MOOER PREAMP X and CAB X2: Demo and Review

[@jcoulter43]

Loved the time signature changes and riffage in the demo song. I always come for the demo songs, but stay for the reviews. These seem like very versatile pedals and a lot of value for the price. God bless and rock on 👍🎸😎

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you!!! Yes, I wanted something like a surprise factor in the demo song...changing riff and time...happy that you noticed it!!

[@Xyrium]

Excellent choice of monitors, those Gennies might be the absolute most accurate, low distortion monitors I've had near my desk. The Focals are nice as well, though they might be out of character in those closed quarters. Thanks for bringing this to us!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome and thank you for sharing your findings!

[@matthewearl9824]

Hey everybody my name is LEY O! I love this channel. :) Good reviews and epic composition/playing. I am kinda blown away by the tone. It is really good.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, really appreciated!!!

[@MRxr400]

wow, Leo, your playing is like smooth buttery liquid like full of emotion. love your playing. pedals sound good too

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much Scotto, this is really a great compliment, that make me happy!!!!

[@jaribu2758]

I believe the latency knob allows you to add latency to one of the cabs (when running two) to add width to the stereo effect.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, yes that's right. Thank you for sharing!

[@cheleskecastanedo3600]

Thank you for your reviews Leo, are great and your songs too.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome, I'm super happy that you like the videos and the songs!!!

[@joseanjs32]

I love your videos, its really usefull to listen the newest gear played your hands, and your 2cents wow, its like a geargurufriend giving an advice.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you so much, I'm really super happy that you are enjoying the videos!!!

[@martijn260571]

Great song and great sounds, well done again 😃👍🏻

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much!!! I'm super happy that you like the song and the sounds!!!

[@FrankJmClarke]

Thanks Leo, the MOOER PREAMP X is very interesting, and not much information available, so this is helpful!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you Frank, I'm happy to have been of some help!

[@FrankJmClarke]

The preamp arrived. The Plexi sounds like early ZZ Top, the Tweed like Neil Young, so I'm very happy with it. I don't know much about some of the high gain amps, but nothing sounds bad. I haven't tried using the app, but overall I'm impressed. So it sounds great, it's compact, simple and cheap. Thanks for the review!

[@FrankJmClarke]

After using the app and loading IRs, I'm impressed, I can get all sorts of plausible amp tones.

[@GoKnee]

Thanks Leo, all your review are always useful and well done! Would be interesting to hear the preamp also with other cab simulators (Cab M+ for instance).

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you Paolo, both for the compliments and for the suggestion!

[@AntonioCavicchioni]

This is one of your best songs...

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you Antonio, really super appreciated!!! I was very happy with the song and especially the solo...I can't get it out of my mind since few days...Thank you once more!

[@August-lc2cn]

Ciao Leo, bellissima intro!! Per il resto devo dire che questo Preamp X non mi ha troppo convinto (suoni, features, prezzo).

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Grazie, mi fa piacere che ti piaccia la song!!! Grazie anche per aver condiviso la tua opinione!

[@JamesJLaRue]

I agree, TRS MIDI jack would be useful and small enough to fit. (Same opinion for Mooer Radar).

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi James, thank you for sharing...and yes, a trs midi jack would be nice!

[@lcmusicbr]

Hi, Leo. Thank you for the amazing channel! About the CAB X2, what about the latency in the signal chain? Can you tell anything about it?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, you are welcome and I'm really happy that you appreciate the channel! Unfortunately I have not tested the latency....I should check it out in order to answer...maybe in the future. Thank you!

[@LeMans512]

Thanks for saving the unboxing till the end.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome!

[@guitarb0y02248463]

Nice! Thank you for your review!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome, I'm happy that you like the video!

[@sabbathkennedy]

Thanks Leo your videos are always great.. If you have an opportunity You should consider reviewing about different frfr speakers that can be used with multi effects pedals in live setting..

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you so much, this is a great compliment that makes me happy! Yes, it would be interesting...the problem is in acquiring the speakers, as they are pretty expensive..and so far gear manufacturer are not sending them to me...we will see. Tank you!

[@mCKENIC]

Thank you for a wonderful demo and review Leo. I really adored the slower 'rock' section of the intro demo! The Super Sonic +AC15 demo was wonderful, exactly the kind of tone Im after. If I can ask a very basic question please - with these two wonderful sounding pedals, my favourite OD before the Amp and something like a H9 before the Cab... all I would need would be some sort of FRFR speaker(s) or go direct to FOH? If so, wonderful news for my aging back!!! Thanks again 🙂

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you, I'm really happy that you like the song...I have to say that I also like the slower section especially the solo...it is in my head since few weeks... Yes, you can go to FRFR speakers or to a mixer. The only thing to take into consideration is that the output are not balanced, so you shouldn't be using too long cables, to avoid noise. Thank you once more!

[@ericbrown4496]

Gawwd! I LOVE THIS guy!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much Eric!!!

[@deigonz]

Hi Leo! Great demo once again! Btw, should you add time based effects in between these 2 pedals? or pair them and add the time based effects after the CAB pedal?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Andrei, you can do it in whatever order you want. Typically you put time effects between the amp and the cab...but, for instance, when you record your amp and cab miced, you typically apply the time effects in the DAW...that's the way I typically use... Thank you for your question!

[@deigonz]

@@LeoGibsonGtr Thanks for the answer! we need a future demo of an "ALL-MOOER ampless pedalboard" that includes these 2 new pedals you demoed!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, yes, maybe in the coming weeks...thank you for your suggestion!

[@davorock2974]

Moore PCZ Chrome Pedal Connector could solve your problem with mono input alignment. Though l would never use those type of connector in the first place, as they can cause damage to pedals. A good quality patch lead is best ♌

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

HI, thank you for sharing!

[@kitespongan]

Would this work with a synth or drum machine? I wonder how well it can take line inputs. 👋

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, good point...If someone knows, please drop here a message. Thank you!

[@TBX819]

Dear Leo, found a solution for the alignment of the devices with a hard wiring. Take a look at i.e. "Z type" - rayzm patches. THX for your great work and reviews!! Best BX

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much! very useful. I'm super happy that you like reviews!!!

[@TBX819]

@@LeoGibsonGtr Dear Leo, what is the overall monitoring latency of the cab x2. (not the dial thing between the two channels). Would put it after the AXE ULTRA, but should not get too much latency overall....THX. Maybe you did a measurement

[@newstonebridge8698]

Good morning Leo. Do you know, how much latency the Cab x2 have? I have buy your IRs. Good work

[@draglinedrummer]

What are your thoughts on the Preamp X2 vs something like the NUX Amp Academy for headphone playing at home. Both look like good options but I can't decide.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, the main difference is that the Mooer has the possibility to load profiles, but does not have effects, where the Academy does not allows to load profiles, but it can run effects. So it depends from your needs!

[@ok-tchau]

12:00 the holes are in the right place. They are positioned offset considering the Z connector, just like most mini pedals. By the way, these connectors are terrible for pedals, there is a video about the issue: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXaaiZutfbp6ms0

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing, let me say that I would prefer not to use an angular Z connector, but a straight one.

[@twenty3electronics]

The holes are in the right place for using a patch cable, so you can put them closer together. A solid interconnect should NEVER be used, whether it is straight or Z shaped. Those ruin pedals. Absolute garbage

[@luiztm5798]

Very good job.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, I'm happy that you like the video!!

[@davidtguitar]

Thanks for a great video! How would you compare it to the tc electronic Impulse IR Loader? They are about at the same price

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, unfortunately I don't have the TC unit, therefore I can't tell from direct experience. If someone knows, please drop here a message!

[@MK-oz2lf]

does the Cab X2 have a power amp inside it so I can just connect a different preamp overdrive pedal in front of it, or will I need a separate power amp for this set to work? Thank you.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, it does not have a power amp simulation, as far as I know. Thank you for your question!

[@SejaSuaEssencia]

Hi Leo! How are you? About CabX2, Do you know if can I join two 3rd party IRs and mix them into a mono output?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Fred, I'm fine thanks, and I hope you are fine too! Well, interesting question. I don't think it's possible, but I'm not 100% sure: if someone knows, please drop here a message!

[@Neil-Aspinall]

Professional as ever Lao! So are these pedals basically a Moore Radar?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you Neil! Well there are some differences. For instance this have a stereo in and stereo out, where the Radar has only a mono in and mono out.

[@liotcik]

What mark would you gave to Mooer Preamp sound, 0 to 10? (10 being for a KEMPER PROFILER and 1 for a Zoom 2100)

[@matheusribamarfonseca4950]

Can you tell me if it has the same quality as Mooer Radar? I would also like to know if it is better than Flamma fs07.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Matheus, I don't have the fs07 therefore I can't tell. As regards the Radar, these two pedals provides you also with the pre amp part, therefore I suppose you are referring only to the CAB X2. I think the CAB X2 is an evolution of the Radar...it's hard to tell if it sounds better (I have not done a direct comparison), but the app, etc are a step up. Thank you!

[@thiagogomes9429]

Leo é possível desligar o IR no preamp x sem computador digo pelo pedal mesmo ou só pelo editor que consigo desligar o IR?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Thiago, I was able to do it only with the computer app... Thank you for your message!

[@ok-tchau]

Yes. Just hold the second switch and press the save button. The red led becomes blue.

[@samy.freire]

hello Leo, do you have the Lonestar IR for the Preamp X2? I would like Pofile for Preamp X2 if you have it for sale

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, if I remember it well it is already update in the Mooer web site where you can down load profiles...just search for Leo GIbson Thank you!

[@Dezmond2inbox]

What latency of CAB X2?

[@enricofugazzi5206]

Io di questa serie ho recentemente comprato il Looper. Non l´ho ancora testato nel dettaglio ( 30 pagine di manuale... una marea di funzionalita´), ma i suoni di batteria inclusi sono spaziali. La prima volta che ho fatto partire la batteria mi sono dimenticato del tempo e suonato e suonato. Ogni base era un´ispirazione per un riff o un giro di accordi. Peccato non aver preso anche il delay e il reverbero che erano esposti assieme in negozio...

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Ciao Enrico, grazie per aver condiviso la tua esperienza...interessante...ci darò un occhio. Un saluto

[@blanche027]

Greetings. Thank you for your video! If I use the Preamp X2 with the cab x2, will it include the power amp?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, if you mean the power amp to drive a real speaker, as far as I know, the answer is "no", I mean the pedal can not drive e real speaker. Thank you!

[@groundcontrolvisuals1646]

@@LeoGibsonGtr I should have been more clear with my question. If I use a downloaded capture, it doesn't include a power amp sim. Can you add one in the edited?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, as far as I know, there is not the simulation of the power amp alone. Thank you!

[@blanche027]

Thanks Leo, I love your channel! The preamp captures you can download just say that they are preamp only. On the mooer ge 250 you can add a power amp block. Just wondering how to add the power amp to the preamp x2 as it is a big part of a real amps sound. Thanks again!@@LeoGibsonGtr

[@jumpingman8160]

I'm utterly confused. Mooer also has the pre amp live... so what exactly are the diferences between them? If there's not much (except for an app), wouldn't the premp live be more viable? It's even cheaper than these 2 together 🤔

[@wihluca_]

Dude, I have two questions, please. Is it worth me discarding a flamma fs07 and fs06 to just use the mooer preamp x2 or will I lose sound quality? Or another option, I use the mooer preamp x2 with the flamma fs07, but the x2 with the cabinet simulation turned off of course. What is better??? Thank you in advance if you can help me, brother.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for your question! Unfortunately, I don't have the fs07 or the fs06, therefore I can't tell from direct experience. They seem to have similar specs...therefore I think you are gonna end up with similar tone...but as I was saying, not owning the Flamma, I can't tell from direct experience. Obviously, if someone knows, please drop here a message.

[@ylmazyldrm6429]

Can I use the amps I bought from ml studio for mooer preamp x2?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, yes you can. I have not tried yet... Thank you for your message!

[@antonioc.3220]

Complimenti sempre bravissimo,due oggetti molto belli ma soprattutto dal prezzo basso rispetto a iridium che costa tre volte tanto poi sul preamp x puoi usare anche la profilazione di ge labs peccato che non può profilare era chiedere troppo Ciao ♥️

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Ciao Antonio, grazie mille, sia per i complimenti che per aver condiviso la tua opinione!!

[@justinforder2835]

Regarding the CAB X2 latency control - in the "MOOER CAB X2 Official Tutorial Demo" video at about 1 minute into the video it says "Adjust latency to get stereo-feeling sound". That's in the context of using a mono input into two different cabs on the stereo outputs - my guess is that it is adding a delay on one channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y56VdpmaZsmihbc

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Justin, thank you for the info! Yes, I hear a slight delay when I apply it, I wonder even if the quality of the IRs is gonna decrease when using at 0...but maybe not Thank you!

[@justinforder2835]

@@LeoGibsonGtr If it is just to improve the stereo impression I wouldn't expect any drop in quality of the IRs

[@guitarfuntastic150]

Data l'ampia scelta di pedaliere in casa mooer faccio veramente fatica a capire il senso di far uscire questi due prodotti a quel prezzo. Secondo me per essere competitivi sul mercato dovrebbero costare la metà di quanto costano attualmente. Cmq grande Leo come sempre.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Grazie!!! Credo siano disegnati per chia ha già un rig di effetti e vuole completarli in un amplesso set up. Per me la feature principale è la possibilità di caricare profili nel preamp...credo sia una cosa carina. Grazie ancora!!!

[@neutronstar7803]

Great but hard to figure out the contribution of the pedal to your sound considering that your using a top notch expansive Suhr guitar. If I use the pedal with a 700$ guitar, I am pretty sure that I won't get the same sound

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Well, I don't think that a great guitar with a crappy pedal is going to sound great...

[@manfredworner8528]

If this is good like I heard on other vids iam buying it Only thing is if this pedal gets just 95% of the True Tone then why buy an tube amp I can see a down fall maybe ? It will maybe bring them down in price Or if technology keeps this up the tube amp manufacturer be less Maybe iam right maybe iam wrong But thats just my opinion you may disagree or not and is totally fine 😁

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

😀 I think that modellers are impacting sells of amp industry. Maybe it's gonna be like digital photography... I mean it required some years and then the analog photography was totally out of the market or maybe the real amps are gonna stay for ever...who knows...In any-case...we are lucky ... because we can choose.

[@manfredworner8528]

@@LeoGibsonGtr hi 👋 Well I have preamp x2 and it’s amazing 🤩 I got it 2weeks ago I been experimenting with it in lot of ways the normal way and I’ve been using it as a stomp box I can get metal zone to blues breaker governer etc…. And everything in between into the tube amp and I’ve also using just the cabs as a pre eq with amp sim shut off using different cabs into the clean section and high gain section of the tube amp It doesn’t disappoint it’s the best thing I’ve bought in a long time very versatile Love your channel like always great work 😎🤟🏻🇨🇦

[@TheLuigigi]

Ciao Leo. Boh... non riesco a comprare la IR. Non ho paypal, ma con la carta dovrebbe essere uguale. Riprovo più tardi

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Ciao Luigi, funziona solo con PayPal...per attivare le carte c'era una procedura che non sono riuscito a fare. Mi spiace. Un saluto

[@TheLuigigi]

@@LeoGibsonGtr ok. grazie. me la farò scaricare da un collega

[@Slavetskiy]

It's all about a money))

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

😊

[@knowitall1694]

The sound is OK but considering the amazing cheap modelers out there, I personally wouldn't buy any of these units. For those who have ancient rack gear and pre-amps that don't have cab simulation 'outputs', the cab X2 would be invaluable. Leo, I note you have the JMP-1 sitting in the background. Running the JMP-1 through the X2 might give this preamp a better sound.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing! Yes, that is a very old JMP-1...and it should work amazingly with the X2...I should give it a try....thank you!