ADA: GCS-5 Guitar Cabinet Simulator / DI

[@mattpacco8659]

I have a GCS-2, and with the right preamp it sounds every bit as good as a loud tube amp. I love what ADA is doing, and I love this demo! Great job man.

[@andre77coelho]

Matt Pacco Hi Matt, could you please tell me what's the preamp you're using?I'am loving the GCS-5, but for my ears something is missing in my sound and I think It could be a good preamp. At this moment i'm not using a amplifier. From my board it's going straight to my PC. Thanks and cheers from Brazil.

[@mattpacco8659]

Hey man! Yea the ADA definitely needs a good preamp in front of it to sound authentic. Like Burgs was using. For me the trick to getting a real tube amp like sound out of a direct setup falls on replicating the natural compression that happens when you get a good amp cranked up. It doesn't have to be dirty, but on the verge of breakup. I like to run a very subtle compressor in the front of my signal chain, then all my other pedals in line just like normal. Then out of my last effect (reverb) into a preamp, then into the cab sim. I have had great luck using a Nobels ODR-1 set clean, though just about any amp-like overdrive pedal can do the trick, some better than others. I didn't like the way the Box of Rock sounded in this application, but the Nobels (specifically a Midnight 30 Upstate drive) seemed to really mimic the sound of a vintage Fender. Cheers!

[@andre77coelho]

Matt, thank you very much for your answer! It's gonna help me a lot!!

[@Tarsan97]

But can you use this box as a replacement for an amp entirely ?

[@andre77coelho]

Tarsan97 not entirely .... The GCS-5 simulates only the cabinet, not the pre and power amp stages of the amplifier. for this you will need a Preamp pedal like those of Mooer, for example, or even an overdrive/ distortion(I already tested and it was very good). The GC-S 5 also serves as a direct box. Take a look at the this link, I think it will help you. www.google.com.br/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.adaamps.com/Media/GCS-5%2520USER%2520MANUAL%252070141x%2520v.0.1%2520a.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiukZO27PXZAhUGHZAKHdqnANcQFjAAegQIABAB&usg=AOvVaw0jj3b9U41RcO_ACdEPeB4p

[@agentwright007]

Thanks so much for reviewing this! I've been waiting forever for a good demo of the gcs-5

[@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

I had two rack versions of these... the MicroCab. One was modded and the other stock. Good units back then!

[@hosoiarchives4858]

Can you use these live?

[@Pedalnerds]

Great demo Brett!

[@davidreid9632]

I was wonder can this be ran directly into a combo amp like a pedal? Im looking to change my amps sound a little but it doesn't have an effects loop on my Blackstar ID260 2X12.

[@ernocantero]

Hello! Great demo. I think this is great option for a cab simulator. One question: Can I use this with a V4 Countess preamp pedal from Victory amps? Like you do in the video with the Mooer preamp. I don't understand if that will work as a regular amplifier. Thanks!

[@Redone600]

Great review, Thanx. Just received my gcs-5. So, I've tried this connection: Guitar > pedalboard (boss MS-3) > gcs-5 XLR output > PA Unfortunately a big noise is coming from the speaker. It's a rustle strangely too loud. Tried the same connection but using the output jack of gcs-5, and the noise almost disappeared (some noise still remains because the PA system) Do you think is it a normal behaviour? What can I check to eliminate the noise? Thanx

[@RadityoPramAdi]

have you tried the ground lift switch?

[@DudeRealCool]

Hi brett Very good review! Can You please comment on the DI quality of the device? I have The GCS-3 and was wondering how it would stand up to my Countryman Type 85?

[@josephbugg7054]

Excellent demo!!! Using my ADA GCS3, which clean channel Mooer preamp is best to run pedals through with my G&L Comanche (very strat-like) in your opinion? I’m torn between clean channels of 009 and 012 unless you recommend something different. Thanks for your time

[@Micah_s]

I have the 004 day tripper. It's great with pedals on both channels. It is made after the vox ac30, so it should take effects well. And it does!

[@465marko]

Probably a stupid question, but if you were using the GCS-5 by itself, does it produce much crunch/distortion? I'm thinking you'd need to get that from the pedals in front of it, just not 100% sure

[@andresvelazquez2360]

The GCS-5 only provides cabinet simulation, so if you plug directly into it you'd be essentially plugging your guitar into a speaker. Any preamp/Poweramp flavors must come from either your amp or pedals. Hope it helps! :)

[@brubakersflatcakes9755]

I prefer a modern British 12 inch if I'm honest. 😀 Great demo. Thanks so much! 🍻

[@garyclements6946]

Could I take my pedal board into this then straight to the board at Church?

[@rodgervanraalte3953]

Yes! And it sounds fantastic - the sound guys love it. Try the GCS-6 if you want stereo.

[@twnndpodcast]

So, can you run say a 100 watt Laney AOR in this silently for in home practice?

[@user-rb3ey4gh3g]

+Brett Kingman Hi Brett is there a speaker simulator that can replicate Speaker break up (Speaker Distortion) because I going straight to a pa and i use a wampler Marshall type pedal and i wanna use the Speaker simulator to get the Sound of That speaker Distortion..

[@jairguitarrologia]

Brett, is possible to use a tube amp head direct on GCS and then to a mixer console?

[@andre77coelho]

jair b' take a look at the GCS-5 manual, it helped me a lot!! Cheers! www.adaamps.com/Media/GCS-5%20USER%20MANUAL%2070141x%20v.0.1%20a.pdf

[@zulmochammad1960]

how if use the ada with this routing ( input ADa - speaker out from head , thru - link TOcabinet and the ADA XLR OUT - mixer ? it works or not?? somebody please give me answer 😣😣

[@adaamplification2105]

Yes, it works! But you have to have the 20dB PAD engaged.

[@adaamplification2105]

Thank you for your question. Our GCS-5 cab sim was specifically designed for this setup. Connect the SPEAKER OUTPUT on your amplifier to the GCS-5 INPUT (with 20dB PAD engaged); connect the GCS-5 PASS THRU to your SPEAKER CABINET for onstage monitoring (this is necessary, as it provides a load for your amplifier); connect the GCS-5 OUTPUT to a mixing console, PA, DAW ect. Set your levels on the cab sim using the LEVEL control and you are good to go!

[@kevinbuttry8135]

@@adaamplification2105 or perhaps a safe and compatible "dummy" load?

[@scottlurken9667]

Nicely Done!

[@JohnnyFeiMusic]

Why my GCSE-5 have a lot of noise .? I try it on many pro power supply.sometime I can hear the radio in it . I will try battery soon .

[@andre77coelho]

Hello Johnny, in last days I have also observed a noise increase in my ADA GCS-5. It is almost impossible to get a clean sound. Did you get any success using battery?

[@JohnnyFeiMusic]

André Coelho Hi I found a solution ,use a rechargeable power supply. Hope it solve your noise troubles.

[@OhBHayes]

Hey Brett! Which would you recommend for an ampless rig - this box, or the Tech 21 Blonde Deluxe?

[@chosen_1montellano80]

sounds very good

[@rockwriter9054]

Hi can I go into the ADA unit then into my computer interface for recording? Thank you

[@adaamplification2105]

Yes! You can plug your pedal board into the input of the GCS-5 and go direct to your interface for recording. For more information please download the user guide from our website. www.adaamps.com/Downloads.htm Thanks!

[@RunRisk69]

Can anyone tell me how good this is as an end of pedalboard headphone amp?

[@kevinbuttry8135]

Well, isn't that exactly what he is doing in the video?

[@AleLoy]

You could have compared the ADA with the Mooer cab simulator

[@BrettKingman]

I could have had steak instead of cereal this morning too. Or eggs or sushi or pancakes or ...

[@AleLoy]

Exactly, cereals are awful lol

[@andre77coelho]

👏👏👏👏

[@kevinbuttry8135]

Dang. I thought you were Eric Clapton at first glance! lol

[@ryansexton2499]

Modern. American. 10’. Open Back. Mmmmm.... articulation for days.

[@bdobberstein]

3:55 - "American vs British... or American OR British, I should say..." 😂😂😂