Speaker Sim Advice Desired!

[charley]

Hi all,

I am building a hybrid rig, and really want a DI that has speaker emulation. My setup will involve a tube preamp and a Matrix GT1000fx running into a Telonics TSNEO12 loaded 1x12. It is my "middleweight" rig, and sits in between my Quilter Tone Block and Boogie MK1 RI on the amp spectrum. I will mainly be using it for small/medium clubs and outdoor venues.

I need a decent DI with speaker emulation, so as not to depend on mics. I love the DI on the Tone Block, and honestly, a good DI will be the deciding factor for this new rig. If I cannot find a decent stand alone DI with speaker sims, I will most likely scrap the hybrid rig idea and just stick to my other 2 amps.

The DI will also have to sit in the empty space in back of my rack. I do not want more than a 4RU rack, preferably 3RU. The preamps I am considering are all 2RU, and the Matrix is 1RU. If the setup grows too big, I'll never use it. SO, portability is a factor. I don't want anything to take up any additional rack space.

Also, a big bonus would be a headphone out for silent practice, but that feature isn't a make or break.

Usually, I will be running a guitar cab on stage and the DI will supplement the stage volume, not replace it.

So far I am considering:

H&K Redbox
Radial JDX
Mesa Cabclone
Two Notes CAB
A/DA GCS2

I do not need a ton of cab sims. I will basically be using the cab sim to try to match my stage sound, which is my take on a big, loud,clean Twin Reverb. As a result, I am mostly considing options that can make an IR of the cab I am using (such as the Radial JDX).

Please let me know your suggestions and experiences!

Thanks!!!

 

[djd100]

Two Notes Torpedo CAB (or LIVE if you want 1U), tube power amp sims (very important for you with a tube preamp!), real-time adjustable cab sims, MIDI, software editor, includes IR capture and mix software, and their DAW plugin included I believe?

All the rest are basic analog filters which are extremely limited in scope and sonic accuracy to any mic'd cab. The T_CAB is the only one that is convolution based, so it's the only one that can use a custom IR of your rig.

That said, if you'd prefer one cheaper less-accurate generic sound then any of the others listed might get you there, though you'll need to try them with your rig to know.

 

[ltkojak]

The Logidy EPSi does what you're asking for with a relatively affordable price tag.

http://www.logidy.com/?pid=1

HTH,

 

[Lele]

The Logidy EPSi does what you're asking for with a relatively affordable price tag.
http://www.logidy.com/?pid=1
HTH,

Or the AMT Pangaea CP-100, that is a very similar product, but it's even more flexible because you can also place it between your power amp and the cabinet.
http://amtelectronics.com/products/...0-compact-ir-player-cabinet-emulator-and-eq-/

 

[oldhousescott]

Two Notes CAB, AMT Electronics CP-100 Pangaea, or the Lodigy EPSi. None have an XLR out, so you'll need a cable adapter to go from 1/4", or use a basic DI.

 

[djd100]

Since you're using a solid state power amp, I'd strongly recommend the T_CAB as it's the only solution with high quality tube power amp sims (excepting the more expensive Amplifire or a computer etc).

Tube power amps are an important part of tube amp tone.

 

[AdamSH89]

One thing to note about the torpedo cab: it had a balanced 1/4 output. That means you don't have an XLR out like a standard DI, however if you just use a TRS to XLR cable adapter it will accomplish the exact same effect. I did that all the time with mine running it at the end of my chain.

Also: make sure it's level output is set to "line" when doing this.

 

[AtomicBlaze]

The A/DA GCS-3 is the newer model and has additional options such as headphone output http://www.adaamps.com/Products/ada-GCS/GCS.htm I just ordered one instead of the Torpedo CAB because I prefer simplicity, and it is suppose to be high quality.