TINY ALL ANALOG AMP+CAB SIM! HUMBOLDT SIMPLIFIER

The Humboldt SIMPLIFIER- an all analog amp and cab sim, for running direct to the PA or your recorder. For info: www.simplifieramp.com/
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[@shelteredgringo3707]

I went to Guitar Sanctuary last week and told my friend, "If they have a Strymon Iridium, I'm walking out with it." They had one, but that didn't happen. One of these Simplifiers was sitting next to it, so I plugged in and gave it a whirl. I couldn't BELIEVE the sound. The Iridium is nice because it has a reverb knob (like a real amp), but the Simplifier has an effects loop, whereas the Iridium doesn't. At a $100 cheaper, I bought this one instead. Been a game changer for my home recording :)

[@Burkhimself]

Ever gigged or played live (or rehearsal) with it ?

[@user-pt1ye7vd7m]

How do you like it after 8 monthes? I'm thinking of getting one. Thank you.

[@GuitarDaveBenicia1]

Great demo as always! I've had the Simplifier for about two weeks now and if anything I'm more and more impressed with it. The on/off axis stuff works really, really well. Great sounding - clean/mid gain amp tones direct to the board when I need them without it taking over my entire rig.

[@MrQueueBall]

I love mine. Going from an HX Stomp/HX Effects back to a pedalboard with real pedals. But I wasn’t looking forward to lugging an amp around so I picked this one up. Absolutely no regrets whatsoever. Sounds awesome with a Double Barrel in front and a dd500 and rv500 in the loop.

[@garywalker8067]

GREAT demo Pete, the sound from that tiny thing is so cool.

[@alexandervarschavsky3138]

Nice sound Pete, it is good to hear this stuff from Humbolt and DSM which is from Chile, my country. BTW, I went to a Chris Cornell show in 2007 here in Santiago and your playing was superb, such a huge energy in this show, one of the best ever.

[@KSigma11]

#s sw

[@bcjaliu]

Sounds killer! Amazing that that’s all in there in that small box! I love that it’s analog too. Superb playing and that was a very cool song you whipped up.

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Pete, nice! That was a little different demo vidya from you. I like how you smiled after showing us your solo for your friend’s tune. You should be proud. Sounds great!

[@murfmurphy6212]

Great Playing and demo. I'm buying one of these, been interested since I saw it on Andertons, now I can see a place for it on my stereo board. I love that they included the aux in and headphone out as well. Thanks Pete

[@mariodriessen9740]

I love this device. I've seen many demo's of it and they all sound great to my ears. I had doubts. This was going to be a battle between the Simplifier and the Iridium. I think the Simplifier won (for what I seek anyway). Thanks for the demo. The music is great as always!!!

[@jeffroalson1915]

Great demo. I just got my Simplifier this week and it’s so intuitive and easy to use. Less time fiddling with digital menus and more time playing guitar! Truly incredible how much functionality they’ve packed into this tiny enclosure.

[@Supernautiloid]

Does it take pedals well?

[@Tra539]

Best review / demo video out there! Thanks so much man. I was considering the Strymon Iridium as well as some other options, I landed on this and I think it's the perfect one for my board. Appreciate it

[@RikJSmith]

Pete ! You Are Freekin Amazing !! All the tunes you dream up for the Intros to your Videos are sometimes unbelievable. Yea , that's how good they are. Hope you're doing well and staying safe. Cheers. 🎸

[@TesserId]

ME WANT!!! I've been wanting something like this for years. I've been putting cab sims ahead of stereo effects and never felt good about it. Yet, it's a pain to use two boxes and then have to twiddle twice the knobs. I even looked into hacking out a stereo box of my own, but there's no way I could have matched this. Great vid, Pete, as usual.

[@mattgilbert7347]

I've been doing the same. The SImplifier solves all that hassle and...simplifies everything lol

[@mcmillanalex]

Lovely Beatles vibe on that track. I didn't want it to end ✌️

[@TalleyWacker1000]

I prefer this to the Iridium (of which I am a very big fan). Very simple to use - spend most of my time on the MS Britt just breaking up. Played a very big outdoor dig with my pedalboard into FOH and FRFR as backline, it sounded killer! Very punchy, clear, excellent feel IMHO. But, now I've turned to Synergy for everything.

[@mattheweastel129]

That is a lovely bit of kit and what a great bit of playing at the end, gorgeous

[@zettepix2009]

I come to see the reviews , get hooked with the playing and hypnotized with the voice :)

[@toast47624]

Nicely done mate! I really enjoyed that. Like the Simplifier too.

[@zxrcam]

Great platform in a tiny box. It's been a great addition to my kit.

[@zoomzoom3950]

Great, thorough and insightful review. Sounds great too!

[@thefuneralparade]

Kickass solo man. Wow excellent use of effects. Tastefully badass.

[@adamscottv]

Nice demo. The solo was really cool. I want this.

[@tmitz73]

Very cool little machine!!! Great stuff Pete!!!

[@ajoepjacob4293]

I really enjoyed the solo you wrote and produced for your friend's song. Phrasing, feel, note choice, effects...everything was perfect. What a great musician/producer you are Pete !

[@alexandreavelar9696]

I really wanted to her the whole song... he should have it linked here, right?!

[@robertiola88]

Great playing and description of the Simplifier. Cool.

[@billroy2780]

Thanks for the video Pete. Thinking of picking one of these up, great demo. Awesome playing too.

[@seanfitzpatrick7878]

I love finding new gear review videos of yours Pete. I love your playing and I can never get enough of your writing. It's like if a guitar player or a band that you really love listening to had great LPs that you listen to very often, had a web page where they released demos regularly. Imagine if Steve Vai did this very thing. That's how I feel about your gear review videos. I get stoked every time you post one. 🤘

[@PeteThorn]

Thank you Sean!

[@receptionenbonnier3980]

Super beautiful song in the end and beggining!!!!

[@TheDarinAmes]

Really good demo of this box, Pete. Best one yet. I have a Two Notes Le Clean, but I think I gotta try this. As always, I love the “deep” chords you throw in.

[@derekchapman5167]

I had the Dumbolt, the Iridium and the le Clean; you're going to be disappointed if you sell your Two Notes... :-)

[@bluesyryan]

This was everything I wanted this demo to be, no non sense and very informative and brief. Another good one Pete, thank you 🙏

[@Benjammin117]

Thanks Pete, great video

[@davemclaughlin2305]

I sure hope this song makes it to the next record! Great stuff!

[@PeteThorn]

Ya maybe! I dig it too.

[@jettramel]

Very nice piece of gear, lot of potential with this pedal.

[@thesphericalguy9018]

Sounds great Pete!

[@stroopwafel6141]

Superb demo! Amazing piece of gear. And that solo you did for Holly Henderson is wonderful. She must be pleased. )

[@PeteThorn]

Thank you kindly!

[@andylyons553]

There is even a bass version of it! It even has a 15 inch cab and an 8x10 on it. Very cool!

[@philhood4604]

Top guitarist. Attended a clinic at Peach Guitars Colchester. Fantastic!

[@reubenkincaidband9781]

Hi Pete! Amazing video as always!

[@tanguydelooz2881]

It's good that it's all analog and small, and stereo !! But I would have liked a foot switch for chanel change (clean/dirt).

[@yanivbenari7905]

Thanks Pete Just the thing i was looking for

[@RikJSmith]

Amazing playing and Demo , Pete. As usual. Hope everything is going great with you and you're staying safe. 🎸🎸🎸

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks Rik!

[@11calman]

@@PeteThorn Mate, I'm 82yrs still playing, I loved your playing in the "British Classic Rock" Show. At my age, I'm as deaf as an old Coot, so all this stuff goes through my P.A for me to hear it, I dare say the neighbors hear you as well... regards Gib

[@marksvideochannel3592]

@@11calman Not bad for an old coot though :) Keep it up mate!

[@josed2828]

Thanks I was thinking whether to buy this one or the DLX but now I see this one is better for me.

[@RobCmusic]

I'd like to hear how this sounds through an FRFR cab like a Headrush FRFR-108. That would be a handy, portable rig. It doesn't sound like a real amp to me, but I like the sound of it - great for clean, recorded tones. A good alternative, but not a replacement. Given the choice between this and any digital modeller I think I'd choose this, especially for the simplicity and size. I already use pedalboard sized amps, in a traditional pedals/amp/guitar cab fashion, so I'm already happy with what I'm using and just as portable (I weened myself off of tubes about 7 years ago now). Great playing as always Pete.

[@MetalHeadHippie]

Nice Pedal. Great Demo Pete.

[@sharonlee4773]

Great demo mate,most helpful,thanks.

[@MrPiperian]

you make the prettiest sounds on guitar I've ever heard.

[@lewisknudsen1]

great review and beautiful playing!

[@michelmoe]

amazing product and demo! man would I buy this RIGHT NOW if I could =P wishlist'ed. no words for that track you added, made me very curious to hear the whole song, atmospheric and proggy and kind of melancholic, just the way I like it. thanks for that, I always learn so much listening and watching you play =D cheers!

[@Roddo731]

Been using the STRYMON Iridium, love the 2 balanced outs...no DI BOX. And an effects loop....hum need to get my hands on one and do an A/B. Thanks Pete great Demo

[@savanaviolenta]

You can use the irridium without DI box and it sounds better than this.

[@itowedin]

Beautiful song.

[@pclindholm]

Awesome chord progression, Pete!

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks!!

[@jst601]

Another incredible demo. Wow. Great tones & insight. For me, I truly want to hear a *tube* overdrive pedal such as a Vahlbruch KALUNA or Kingsley JESTER....heck, even one a DEPT 10 Dual Drive, Dual Distortion or TUBE OVERDRIVE tube unit into this SIMPLIFIER unit. Analog high voltage *tube* overdrive into analog amp sim. Indeed.

[@jeremyforges]

That last song needs to be on Bandcamp / Spotify soon ! Now !

[@garywalker8067]

The solo in Hollie’s song by the way is beautiful.

[@PeteThorn]

Thank u!

[@edward4670]

I wish I could subscribe to this channel 100 times! Best reviews ever!

[@charlesycoker]

That solo is freaking awesome

[@keithboddy]

Wow... Sounds like a fun pedal!

[@JoseOrozcoGuitar]

Really beautiful playing in the intro. World-class guitar video as always, Pete, you rock 🤘🏻🎸

[@g.m.1672]

I'm not here for gear, i am here for playing. He is incredible.

[@PeteThorn]

Hey thanks man!

[@cyskinsteinmonster9708]

I must admit i do the same

[@Olican71]

Both playing and sound !

[@g.m.1672]

@@Olican71 Aynen kardeşim :)

[@Olican71]

@G.M. Suhr gitarlari tek geciyoruz birde yanina Styrmor Bigsky

[@RadityoPramAdi]

Aren't we so spoiled these days ?? Cool little gadgets coming out every year! Great demo as usual Pete!

[@walterschock1270]

LOVE this music!!!! Bought Simplifier dlx.

[@osagie2]

Here's wishing you a merry Christmas! Regards from the Swiss Mountains! My favorite Guitar Nerd !💯✌🏿🙏🏿👍🏾🇨🇭 Stay Safe ! And keep warm !😉🎸🥁🍻🎶

[@nickhem12]

Trying to finish off my ampless pedalboard and on the fence between this simplifier , an iridium, and one of those neunaber simulators. People have their gripes with each one, but this one seems to have the best trade offs and price point. Really looking to utilize the headphone out, and plugging straight into my interface. The auxiliary might come in handy running a pocket operator in for some rhythm to play to.

[@garyclements6946]

Google Walrus ACS1

[@duaneanderson6393]

great demo.

[@wgb01001]

This thing looks and sounds incredible. Love the options they provide, plus it’s very easy to use/tweak. Would love to see this compared side by side to the Iridium.

[@derekchapman5167]

I had both, the Simplifier lasted about 5 minutes before it went back in the box, the Iridium about 10 minutes. I also have the Two Notes le Clean, which is more realistic than them both, given that it has an actual valve circuit, and in my opinion it's the "starting" point for a pedal-board amp simulator. The issue with sim pedals is that really they still need to be in the circuit of a tube amp, either front or in the FX, to get the sound we're familiar with, and the solid state stuff doesn't cannot do that, particularly not with clean/spank sounds; high-gain and lead, you'll get away with it, but the the closer to clean you get the more you notice it's "just a pedal".

[@gingataff]

Don't forget the Atomic Firebox.

[@mitahapsari4960]

Great to spot a Genesis fan lurking here

[@wgb01001]

@@mitahapsari4960 You know it!

[@videovuer]

Looks like that would be great for travel. Thx for the cool demo, Pete!

[@shoseinen]

Now i see your board in this video, thank you!

[@shoseinen]

So you keeped the Unit67, but aren't using the Big sky. Is the mini Crybaby comfortable?

[@0672638903]

whaou j'adore le morceau d'intro est magnifique

[@MarsGuitarOfficial]

Pete, Killer demo once again! Wonder how it compares to the Strymon Ir? Thank you.

[@SimonCLees]

Love your videos, Pete. Just wondering, when this gadget sounds so good (and it clearly does) why would you bother with regular amps & cabs? If you were starting from scratch would you buy a Simplifier or the heads/cabs or both?

[@harleyhexxe9806]

Now THAT is a very useful pedal for my pedal board builds. I'm going to look into that one to see if it can also be used simultaneously with an amplified setup.

[@danymeeuwissen5973]

You can use the trs output as a direct thru (copy of guitar input signal) or the same signal as the XLR outputs (full processing).

[@harleyhexxe9806]

@@danymeeuwissen5973 Can both of the 1/4" outputs be used as Thru jacks, or just the left one? I use two amps, that's why I ask.

[@jerrynepomuceno5544]

Harley Hexxe both can be used as ta HRC jacks.

[@zynthio]

I've had this on my board for a while now, maybe a year and a half to two years? It has been really nice especially for live use, it's super simple to set up and use - the only thing is I just can't ever seem to get it to sound quite right plugged directly into my desk interface... Again, on a stage going into the front of house I've never had issues, and even plugging my IEMs straight into the back of the pedal it sounds fantastic. It's just straight into the interface where I have problems, it seems to clip in the interface constantly - despite padding the input and turning the gain pretty low Not really sure what to do about that haha. I never really thought about trying to just have a loop from a looper pedal going constantly so I can just focus on tweaking everything and dialing it in like Pete was doing here, so I''ll do that until I find a setting on the interface and the pedal that is the sound I'm happy with

[@DouglasComical]

I’d be interested to hear how this would sound with one of those tube pedals in front of it to give real tube character/saturation to it

[@theorchestra]

Awesome. I've wanted this for years. Thanks for the excellent review. Hey @Pete Thorn - what is the make of that clip / deskstand(?) you're using for the Simplifier?

[@dediibanez]

Nice tone

[@pierreandferb]

if pete thorn is demoing it i'm gonna buy it

[@AnthonyJamesArtist]

Wow this pedal sounds great but you are amazing

[@PeteThorn]

Hey thanks Anthony!

[@squareeyedgit]

Sounds great, not least because of your amazing playing - definitely one of the best guitar players I've heard on the Toobz! So nice to hear something a little different to standard blues/metal most guitar videos seem to be. TBH you could probably play anything and it'd sound amazing, the hallmark of a great player. Nice one!

[@PeteThorn]

Thank u!

[@olastrandh2977]

Thanks for a great video! What is that amazing clamp/holder/stand thing you're using to hold the box? Best visible at 12:30

[@markkopernicky3489]

Hi Pete, Long time viewer..first time leaving a comment. I'll keep this short....thank you for this demo. ..after recording with several different setups...I think I've found a solution to my recording set up. Thanks again for these types of videos. They are extremely valuable. Mark Anthony K Projekt Gemineye

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks Mark!

[@tarZenization]

I need an expert opinion on this. My unit has the 1x12 and 2x12 cab options behaving in opposite ways for the left and right channels. On the left channel, whenever I switch between these two settings, the 1x12 is consistently warmer and thicker, while on the right channel, the 1x12 is consistently thinner and brighter. This is regardless of all other settings. Is this correct behaviour?

[@kodykindhart8230]

As always you prove how killer you are no matter the tools or circumstance... obviously no one is perfect but you always play so humbly but with great conviction and it’s so convincing and that what music is all about at least playing it 😎😎😎. Thanks Pete 🤘

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks so much!

[@kodykindhart8230]

How would you compare this to the strymon or the gfi can Zeus??? All have their quirks but just as far as ease of use and getting quality fast?

[@kodykindhart8230]

Seeing you go through the controls is making me love this thing... seems to be a winner for many purposes

[@jacobpittman1996]

I am curious. How would you describe the “feel” and how it responds to drives in front and being boosted? … it’s tough to remember what you heard/felt a year ago.

[@deluxairhead]

Hi ya Pete, I really love that tone @ 11.45, you think its possible to achieve this in Logic 10.5, most of the drive tones are quite saturated to say the least yeh ?

[@Healcraft]

Apparently the 1x12 and 2x12 are inverted on this batch on one of the switches, probably why it sounds weird when he has those engaged

[@tricko2286]

Almost perfect but missing 2 things: 1) Cab pan controls for stereo spread. 2) Room/Reverb sim would have made this an all-in-one solution. Loadable Cab IR's would be icing on the cake.

[@przemyslaw1235]

Just wow.Your playing always 😮😊amazing.👍all the best ,and your demos always the best👍

[@praiseandworshipguitarist658]

Is it possible to add an impulse response pedal to an old line 6 flextone 3 amp? I actually like the amp because the effects (with the exception of the reverb sounds) are really great. I am running it direct at church and if I could just get a little better cab sound, I think I could make it work. However, I am not really sure where to put an IR pedal for something a situation like this.

[@tioposer]

I use this unit in front in my tube amp for fine tuning of your tone shaping, and you can transform your amp in a different animal (in a good sense)

[@sk8erdawg25]

I’ve been trying to confirm this. Thank you. So you can run it into the input or the effects return on an amp from what I understand and you flip a switch depending. Is that right? Also it retains its functionality and you can still sculpt the sound using the simplifier right?

[@chuckbennett1872]

@@sk8erdawg25 Not the OP but I own one. You’re correct, you can put it either place, but there isn’t a switch on the unit to differentiate where you’re using it. It does retain its character either place. I use mine as the preamp/cabinet sim on an ampless pedalboard setup to go straight into a PA. Works great for that too.

[@abhinavlitkar]

@@sk8erdawg25 Another very cool way of running this along with a combo tube amps is via Boss LS2. You can switch between preamps of tube amp and simplifier and use simplifier power section for recording and amp's power section for fun/practice. Basically can send anything anywhere :D

[@t.cole_2]

Here is my question....please help. Can you run your pedalboard into the simplifier (4 cable) then into a Seymour Duncan power stage or pedal baby ending into a cab to get the amp sound you want? I mean is that a proper use for it?

[@jasonstallworth]

Dude, I had to pause in the beginning at 00:19 to get a closer look at your pedalboard! I'd love for you to do a video of that at some point if you don't mind! And that's some really beautiful tones you produced in this video!

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks! There’s a couple vids on this board... when it was being built, when it had just been finished etc

[@jasonstallworth]

@@PeteThorn Thanks, I'll look those up!

[@sexyguitarboy69]

A perfect piece of gear for display haters who want to keep it simple without compromising on sound quality.

[@stevekorbel2010]

great demo! what speakers/PA are you using ?

[@kevinwatts701]

Hi Pete. Fellow Canadian here. Just wondering if you had a choice, which pedal of similar nature would you choose for yourself. Simplifier, Strymon Iridium, or a separate ir loader like two notes Cab M or mooer radar with a separate preamp pedal to go direct? Thanks

[@glorideefaithperez2858]

Huge volume drop when switching to the Fender model. What's up with that?

[@benjaminproducciones3983]

SUBE UN VIDEO MOSTRANDO COMO HICISTE PARA SINCRONIZAR EL LOOP DE FX EN ESTEREO CON TU CONTROLADOR MIDI POR FAVOR !!

[@osx86touch]

Wow another insane video by Pete. Incredible playing as always. Could I ask for your opinion on the relevance of getting this vs. UAD plug-ins if I already own an Apollo? I know you have experience with both and would love to hear your thoughts on how they compare. Thanks in advance!

[@PeteThorn]

If you’re mainly recording and are happy with your setup now, you’re probably all good!

[@L.Scott_Music]

Great demo. Wondering if you can bypass the pre-amp section to use the cab sim section and get stereo out only?

[@fabrocal]

Yes you can use the returns as your input thus bypassing the preamp

[@Micha925]

Suhr Ace vs Simplifier - which would you prefer and why?

[@banoffee6495]

is this better than the iridium?