SIM BOX Guitar Effect Pedal Amplifier Simulation - Analog Guitar Amp Speaker Simulator Pedal (Black)

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It will always be fun bringing out your amp for a Jam. But reality is that to do so isn't always the most advantageous and is sometimes limiting. At the end of the day, being able to play more is what is most important and to find a versatile platform that allows you to do that on the fly becomes most valuable.What was this customer looking for?To better gauge if this product is for you, here's a little about what I was needing and searching for. I have tried several amp modeler options in the past...all of which I have been content with. But the biggest issue I had was portability/excessive cables. Returning to the drawing board, I wanted to attempt a one-stop pedal board that is also self contained. In the past, I've had to keep the amp mod, pedals, and other accessories separate due to size. Naturally, it is less convenient to have to carry multiple pieces versus one module. And also, this increases cable mess on stage. I was seeking to minimize that. Furthermore, I was also looking for a more simple and quicker way of manipulating the amp in realtime. Finally, it is hard to pair smaller footprint with an FX loop feature. I'm one of the few that prefers to keep mod/delay/rev effects out of the compressor while running distortion-types in the front.My positive impressions:1) Small footprint - I was able to implement this directly on my pedalboard. In fact, enough space was left that I was able to also affix my wireless guitar receiver to it as well. The pedal board is 19" in width for reference.2) Functional FX Loop - I have a preference for keeping distortion type pedals in front of the amp while running the mod/delay/rev amps after compression. So this was a plus...especially for a unit this size. You didn't usually find fx loops for units even bigger.3) Tactile Amp controls - There are a lot of good amp sims/modelers out there, but an issue I had with some of the more digital ones (screens and so forth) is that adjusting them on the fly and as needed can be more difficult in the middle of a show. At times that meant shuffling quickly through menus to find the settings I need. What I like about this Sim Box is the fact that EVERYTHING HAS A PHYSICAL KNOB OR SWITCH. No knob is "multi-function". So no need to be tripped up by accidentally hitting the wrong setting. However, just note that the trade off is that you won't have the 10s upon 100s of amp/cab/etc types that other more complexed units have. But what they have are solid simulators that work well in most situations.4) High customizability - Though the variety of amps/cabs/ etc is limited, the amount of customizability is exceptional and easy to do. There are three main categories to setup your amp: you can choose the preamp, the power amp, and the cabinet. Each category has independent knobs to further manipulate each of the three components. Furthermore, the sim box has the ability to provide stereo functionality to create the double amp effect. You can also set up microphone placement via the knobs. Finally it has a neat "spreader" effect if you utilize the stereo sound to make your guitar sound even bigger.5) Inputs - Besides guitar related things, you can plug in headphones and there is an aux in to connect it to a phone or some kind of music device.6) Outputs - I was also impressed by the output options. It provides both quarter inch and xls options (I love using xls). On top of that, they have outputs for mono or stereo effect.THE ONLY ISSUE:For me, the only issue I have with the unit is that the headphone jack doesn't output as cleanly as I would have liked. It works and is usable, but does seem over compressed and clippy at times. HOWEVER, when I run the unit into a DAW (during recording sessions) or directly to a PA on stage, I can then listen from the soundboard or out in the audience and it comes out much more naturally. The sound is amazing and to my liking and easy to craft. I have gotten compliments on it, even.In ConclusionI really like this unit. It's provided more than I had even wanted. AND my pedalboard has only two loose cables (the power plugs). My setup has become a lot neater. It is so much simpler also to pull out and work on projects thus saving on setup and allowing for more playing. I like it.

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The Sim Box is an awesome take on the DSM & Humboldt Simplifier, first edition. It provides three sections: amp, power amp and stereo cab sims, all analog. There's a stereo effects loop, which is awesome because I'm using a Zoom MS-50g for detune, two stereo delays, analog delay and plate reverb (it was the simple answer to a much bigger, more complex pedalboard). There are balanced and unbalanced outputs to run stereo to amp (front or fx return) or PA/board/interface and there's a headphone out for quiet practice. The output also features a little switch that'll create a wider stereo spread for the two cabs.The amp sim section has options for Vox, Fender and Marshall amps with an EQ section of bass, middle and treble (all dynamic and responsive for dialing in your sound), rounded out with gain and level. You can use the level like a master volume and drive that gain if you feel the need. The power amp section has knobs for presence and resonance, also very responsive and powerful tone shapers, and there are options for 6L6, EL34 and Kt88 tube sims. Finally, the stereo cab section has dual switches for 1x12, 2x12 and 4x12 cabs and mic position via knob.I'm using the Sim Box as a "pedal platform," running it just at/below the edge of breakup and my gain options are the One Control Baltic Blue fuzz (great for Santana and beyond), Proco Lil Rat (hr/hm tone), J. Rockett Blue Note Tour Series (light overdrive; clean when backing off volume knob) and the J. Rockett Blue Note Pro Series ("hot" mode for fusion lead tone). The Sim Box helps these pedals shine and do their thing and the stereo effects loop places all my modulation and time-based effects in the right place for very sweet, professional tones.So far, the Sim Box is all pros with no cons for my needs. It's a real gem, an analog amp to complete my portable "fly rig," no latency and low noise (the Zoom is the only pedal that introduces noise, but the ZNR resolves that). Next up: the DMC Micro PRO by Disaster Area Designs to change patches on the Zoom and I'm ready to rumble.

My reason for acquiring this device is different than its intended purpose.Rather than using this device to sound better when going direct into a mixing board, I am using it like a guitar pedal in hopes of making the sound that emerges from the speaker of my AC-15 clone tube amp sound *more* like a real VOX AC-15. As a reference, my amp is a Bugera V-22.I have placed this device at the end of my signal chain; that is, all of my many pedals are hooked up in series before connecting to the input of this device. So far, I have set the controls in way that simulates a VOX: I have not tried any other configurations yet.Review: In short, this box sounds great! My opinion is that it doesn't seem to sound exactly like a VOX amp, but it does sound more like a VOX than my tube amp by itself. I also have a Joyo ACTONE pedal that I think sounds more like a VOX amp than this device does, but remember that I am misusing it by NOT going straight into a mixer with it.In any case, whatever amp it sounds like, the quality of the sound is absolutely great!!o. A big thing that I want from this box is a smooth low-gain tube-like overdrive. I have never heard any pedal that truly mimics a real tube overdrive, but this box does a really good job of it. It sounds at least as good as my Boss Blues Driver. It sounds completely different from the BD because it emulates a VOX amp, but the smoothness is there.o. I like that there is a great deal of flexibility for shaping my tone. For example, aside from the 3-element tone stack, there are also "presence" and "resonance" controls, as well as three speaker box emulations, all of which make large changes to the sound. The 3 preamp, and the 3 power amp settings are also very powerful for shaping the tone.o. The chassis is heavy duty metal, and appears to be quite durable.o. All of the controls are tight and smooth, and it feels like a high-end unit.o. Considering how much this box does, it is tiny! The box is only slightly larger than the typical Boss pedal!o. When I bought this item, the price was in the neighborhood of ~ USD $100. I think this is quite reasonable, if not a bargain.The only thing that seems to be obviously missing is that the amps represented in this box are two channel amps, and only one channel is being emulated here. Ideally, the emulations would include a "clear" and an "overdrive" channel that could be swapped via a foot-switch mounted on the box. However, the box is so small that the layout would not support any additional controls or switches. Most importantly, at this price point, I really can't complain.I would like to see a bypass footswitch added to this box. This would allow it to be used more effectively as a pedal. As it is, I have added that capability by means of a loop switcher pedal. However, this extra pedal takes up more space on the pedal board. Since using this box as a pedal is not what it was really designed for, I admit to inappropriate use, so I really can't complain.Summary: I am favorably impressed with this box, and it has a permanent spot on my pedal board!