Is a separate cab sim necessary when using a FET-based distortions and recording direct? What about when playing through a headphone amp?
We suggest using a cab sim when recording direct or playing through headphones. Without the aggressive frequency shaping of the Condor Cab Sim, the overabundance of treble content will seem harsh and unrealistic. The passive filtering in those circuits is adequate when using them with an amp, since the amp’s speaker picks up where they leave off. The greater frequency response of the sound card input or headphones requires the more efficient active filters as found in the Condor.
