The Drive preamp option is pretty fuzzy, but at a low setting and with high Compression, we also achieved some slightly edgy tones. We managed to push things much further, though, combining the EQ and Graphic EQ to conjure up more twangy sounds.

Also, as mentioned, you can switch out the amp completely and use the cabinet DI patch for some true amp-free sounds.Ĭerberus' 14 factory presets provide a small selection of beefed-up, reasonably clean tones that all sound surprisingly different.

We particularly like the fatness of the FET option, with its strong third-harmonic distortion. The Valve setting delivers primarily third and some second harmonic distortions, while the Drive setting creates multiple higher harmonics. Nonetheless, Cerberus's three preamp types bring a welcome variety of flavours to the party. Bass in the placeīass amps differ considerably from guitar amps in that their primary concern is clean amplification and tone shaping, rather than drive, dual channelling and effects. The Master knob and Power switch pertain solely to the amp head, and you can switch out the head to use the cab sim on its own.

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