Help me replace my HD500X with smaller Amp Sim

[scuzzy]

There are more cool pedals/processors out there now than I can keep up with. I run IEM's, direct, and have been using my POD HD500X very happily as my "amp". I still like the sounds, but I'm using my pedal board as well, and it's just a lot of space. Anything that can replace this unit, holding to these preferences?

• Needs an XLR direct out (i don't want to deal with a 1/4" and separate direct box)
• Models of classic GK and Ampeg amps, more is great, but I use those two all the time.
• Smaller footprint to possibly fit on a large board, or be able to fit in a gig-bag pocket.

An HX stomp is perfect, or even a Pod Go, but the lack of Direct out drives me nuts. I know it seems like no big deal, but that's a hill I'll likely die on. The Fractal FM3 is very intriguing to me, but if there is a stomp box that can do this, i'm all ears.

 

[scuzzy]

nothing?

i'm looking at mooer preamp live, GE300, hotone ampero, etc. nothing is captivating me though.

 

[mike buzzetti]

dude just use a 1/4" trs to xlr cable finished ! then buy what you want

 

[mike buzzetti]

 

[scuzzy]

#1 choice is the FM3. There just has to be a more budget friendly solution out there I am unaware of... Right?

 

[mike buzzetti]

#1 choice is the FM3. There just has to be a more budget friendly solution out there I am unaware of... Right?

I took a peek but not really my thing what are you sending the signal to ? the cable I mentioned coming from an active output should be able to drive most inputs with very little noise , you dont need to be balanced IMO

 

[mike buzzetti]

Line 6 POD Go has balanced out just use a balanced 1/4 x 2 - XLR cable simple

 

[mike buzzetti]

https://www.boss.info/us/products/ir-200/