The CabZone X still has a very simple UI, although it has been substantially expanded from the CabZone LE.
First of all, the CabZone X has a fully functional XLR balanced output with ground lift, which will come in handy at live gigs. With this option, you don’t need to worry anymore about using a separate DI box to transmit the signal over many meters of cable.
Another important addition is a set of 10 power amp emulations that will let you sculpt your tone even further. The device now allows you not only to emulate the delicate response of a clean power amp but also to add the characteristic harmonic distortion of various overdriven power amp types. Besides, you can now control power amp gain via input volume.
The CabZone X features an updated headphones amp, revised universal power intake (it can now work with Power Bank-type power supplies), extended dynamic range, and improved signal to noise ratio. Impulses are now uploaded via USB, so there is no need to buy a microSD card. The device now also features a sturdy aluminum enclosure with recessed knobs. Best thing is, the CabZone X has become only marginally bigger in size!
Main Features
- A simple and intuitive UI which doesn’t require any external devices to use the key functions.
- 10 stock impulses selected by a single knob.
- Third-party impulse upload via Micro-USB to the internal Flash memory.
- 10 stock power amp emulations for guitar and bass.
- Great sound quality and signal to noise ratio.
- Unprocessed THRU output for sending the dry signal to a different processing chain.
- Fully functional XLR balanced output and Ground Lift switch to eliminate ground loops.
- AUX input for sending audio to headphones only.
- High-quality headphones amp with a separate output (for silent practice or monitoring).
- The possibility to use all of the device’s outputs simultaneously and connect it to up to 4 signal receivers at once.
- Input overload indicator.
- Compact and convenient input and output layout: all audio jacks and their control knobs are placed on the same side.
- Small size and recessed knobs which allow to place the device at any point of the pedalboard (including under the pedalboard with no risk of messing up the settings).
- Universal power intake (9–12V DC) and comparatively low current draw (150–200mA); autonomous work from USB power, including Power Banks.
- Open architecture which allows you to create your own patches and upload them via Micro-USB.