EMERGING SOLIDLY FROM ATOMIC’S amp-modeling wheelhouse, the new Ampli-Firebox ($299 direct) aims to deliver the most compact and form-factor-familiar live modeling tool yet. Its success in that realm might just make it a first-call solution for many players in search of a backup amp or all-in-one virtual rig for fly dates, or both. The unit contains the same tech created by Studio Devil for Atomic’s more fully featured Amplifire 12, all packed into a rugged 4.5” x 3.5” x 1.5” pedal with eight knobs, three toggle switches, and two foot switches, with both ¼” and XLR outputs (one 3-way toggle assigns cab simulation to either or both, so you can run a ¼” cable to your backline amp without sim and an XLR feed to front-of-house with sim), input for standard 9V center-negative power supply (included), and a USB out to connect to Mac or PC, where all the deep-dive setup takes place.
Its success in that realm might just make it a first-call solution for many players in search of a backup amp or all-in-one virtual rig for fly dates, or both. The unit contains the same tech created by Studio Devil for Atomic’s more fully featured Amplifire 12, all packed into a rugged 4.5” x 3.5” x 1.5” pedal with eight knobs, three toggle switches, and two foot switches, with both ¼” and XLR outputs (one 3-way toggle assigns cab simulation to either or both, so you can run a ¼” cable to your backline amp without sim and an XLR feed to front-of-house with sim), input for standard 9V center-negative power supply (included), and a USB out to connect to Mac or PC, where all the deep-dive setup takes place.
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