Ampli-Firebox

A range of amp sims that fit in your hand luggage? Here’s a complete rig in a standard stompbox

- Trevor Curwen

Atomic’s original Amplifire, featuring amp modelling by Studio Devil, became a favourite with many guitarists by offering a more affordable and portable alternative to the established amp modelling hardware rigs. That model has spawned new six and 12-foot switch models as well as the undeniably cute Ampli-Firebox which puts amp modelling and IR-based cabs, plus a smattering of effects, into a compact stomp box with a footprint no bigger than an EHX Little Big Muff.

Sporting dual simultaneous outputs (the standard 6.4mm jack output being complemented by an XLR output) the Firebox has nine fully-programmable presets on board, each based around a specific amp model.