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Which amp sim should you buy? Justin Waterfield from Long & McQuade Toronto answers all your burning questions about amp simulators and helps you pick the amp sim that's right for you. In this video, Justin covers a wide range of options, from budget-friendly headphone amps to high-end digital modeling units like the Line 6 HX Stomp and Neural DSP Quad Cortex. He explores the pros and cons of each type of amp sim, including portability, sound quality, versatility, and discusses when to choose an amp sim over a traditional guitar amp.

00:00 Intro
02:40 What exactly is an amp sim?
03:57 Why would you use an amp sim?
06:26 When should you use an amp sim?
08:23 When should you use a real amp?
09:21 What kinds of amp sims are there?
10:20 The Amp Sim Lineup Today
10:48 Vox AC30 amPlug3
12:33 Catalinbread Sabbra Cadabra
13:44 What is a speaker simulator?
14:34 Hughes & Kettner Amp Man Classic
17:31 Tech 21 SansAmp GT2
19:50 Boss IR-200 Amp & IR Loader
20:45 What is an IR?
23:16 Walrus Mako ACS1
27:40 IK Multimedia ToneX
31:58 Line 6 HX Stomp
33:37 Using other effect pedals with an amp sim
36:45 Neural DSP Quad Cortex
40:38 Honourable Mentions
41:48 Wrap Up
43:25 Sign Off

Amp sims used in this video:
➤ Vox AC30 amPlug3: https://www.long-mcquade.com/367262
➤ Catalinbread Sabbra Cadabra: https://www.long-mcquade.com/177572
➤ Hughes & Kettner Amp Man: https://bit.ly/40NyQCK
➤ Tech 21 SansAmp GT2: https://www.long-mcquade.com/326
➤ Boss IR-200 Amp & IR Loader: https://www.long-mcquade.com/252366
➤ Walrus Mako ACS1: https://www.long-mcquade.com/224136
➤ IK Multimedia ToneX: https://www.long-mcquade.com/318416
➤ Line 6 HX Stomp: https://www.long-mcquade.com/118692
➤ Neural DSP Quad Cortex: https://www.long-mcquade.com/214715

Other gear mentioned in this video:
➤ UAFX Amp/Cab Sim Pedals: https://bit.ly/3AG7VxT
➤ Hughes & Kettner Red Box 5: https://www.long-mcquade.com/21798
➤ EHX Flatiron Fuzz: https://www.long-mcquade.com/123101
➤ Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer: https://www.long-mcquade.com/2997
➤ Earthquaker Devices Dispatch Master Delay/Reverb: https://www.long-mcquade.com/135468
➤ Fender Tone Master Pro: https://www.long-mcquade.com/344946
➤ Strymon Iridium: https://www.long-mcquade.com/161312
➤ Line 6 Helix: https://www.long-mcquade.com/61680
➤ Line 6 HX One: https://www.long-mcquade.com/354511

Other gear used in this video:
➤ Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Les Paul Standard VOS Reissue: https://www.long-mcquade.com/141332
➤ Sennheiser EW 112P lavalier microphone: https://www.long-mcquade.com/111871
➤ Sennheiser MKH 416 shotgun microphone: https://www.long-mcquade.com/101656
➤ Yorkville EXM Mobile: https://www.long-mcquade.com/97309
➤ Zoom H6 recorder: https://www.long-mcquade.com/185700

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➤ Fender Tone Master Pro:    • Is the Fender Tone Master Pro GOOD fo...  

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