GEAR REVIEW
GFI SYSTEMS CABZEUS STEREO SPEAKER EMULATOR AND DI | Michael Hodge
KEY FEATURES
• Impulse Response Algorithms of
Speakers, Cabs, Mics & Rooms
• Independent Stereo Ins, Outs & Thru
OUT OF THE BOX: jack. TRS to XLR adaptors are available as
Cabzeus is somewhat non-assuming in its an accessory.
simple, sturdy Beige & Brown pedal sized
metal case. It’s a combination analog and Cabzeus also comes with CabsLab Emulation
digital hybrid. software for both Windows and Mac.
On Top are three knobs. In the middle, a silver IN USE:
Speaker selector with eight presets with LEDs I downloaded the Cabslab software on my Mac
and two brown side knobs that independently laptop. It installed and updated the Cabzeus
adjust speaker mic placement going from edge firmware flawlessly via USB. There are three
to cone. In the front are two 1/4 input jacks for Tabs on the software: Dashboard, Tone Chart,
either pedal board or amplifier, and two Thru and User Guide. A lot is going on with the
jacks to go to a speaker or load box if you are GUI, and they did a pretty good job of making
using it with an amp. Also on the front are two it user-friendly. There are two main modes:
mini input pad switches with three positions Stereo Cabs and Stereo Mics. Stereo Cabs
-20dB, -30dB, and 0 dB. On the Back are two emulates two guitar cabinets with one mic on
TRS jacks that connect to your DAW inputs or each. Stereo Mics has a close stereo mic and
PA, a Mini Headphone jack with Volume Knob, a room mic with many placement options like
MIDI jack, USB jack, and a 9v DC BOSS type room size, delay time, mix and color. There
• Functions as a Guitar or Bass DI
• MIDI and Software Based Editor Via
USB
Cabzeus is the creation of Henry Widjaja, pedal
guru from Jakarta, Indonesia.
I met Henry at Winter NAMM and was
impressed by his products. Cabzeus is an
Impulse Response based speaker emulator
with a ton of IR responses and options.
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January 2019
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