Introducing CabRig™

CabRig is our next-generation DSP speaker simulator that reproduces the sound and feel of a miked up guitar cab in incredible detail.

Impulse Response (IR) based speaker simulators are a great snapshot of a setup but they have inherent latency and potential phase issues when mixing more than one together.

Our new advanced algorithm simulates a speaker, cabinet, mic and room with incredible detail with effectively zero latency, no phase mismatch and with much more flexibility than a ‘snapshot’ IR.

Precision & flexibility

CabRig allows you to select a cab mic’d up with a variety of different microphones both on- and off-axis. You also have the option to choose which style and size of the room you want to place these cabs in with complete control over how much or little of this you blend in alongside a recording console-style master EQ.

All in one place

CabRig is accessed from our new Architect software which is available for both PC and Mac. It has been developed from the ground up to be compatible with the latest and future operating systems, including Mac OS Catalina and Big Sur.

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Next-generation DSP

Custom designed in Northampton UK by our experienced R&D department, CabRig is unique to Blackstar.

More than an Impulse Response

Complete flexibility with no latency or phase issues CabRig is a professional cabinet simulator giving you more control over your sound than a ‘snapshot’ IR.

Software compatibility

Architect is a completely new software platform designed to be compatible with the latest and future PC and Mac operating systems, including Mac OS Catalina and Big Sur.

St. James – Two Cabinets

The St. James series of valve amps can utilise two different cabinets within CabRig for ultimate control of direct sound in stereo and a truly immersive experience.