DSM & Humboldt Simplifier MkII vs Friedman IR-X
The DSM & Humboldt Simplifier MkII and the Friedman IR-X are both pedals. The DSM & Humboldt Simplifier MkII leans analog warmth. Current prices: $329 vs $447.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.38% — somewhat different
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$329via Reverb
$447via Reverb
The DSM Humboldt Electronics DSM-SIMMKII is the SKU code designation for the Simplifier MKII zero-watt stereo amp and cabinet simulator from DSM and Humboldt Electronics. Delivers second-generation improved preamp and cabinet simulation with three preamp voicings (AC30, Blackface, Plexi) and three cabinet profiles. Four simultaneous outputs, stereo effects loop, headphones out, and aux in. Zero-watt design for direct recording and ampless live performance.
The Friedman IR-X is a preamp and impulse response (IR) loader pedal from American amplifier maker Friedman, delivering high-gain preamp circuits with built-in IR cab simulation for direct recording and live use without a traditional amp and cabinet. The IR-X contains Friedman-voiced preamp channels with high-gain distortion and cabinet IR loading for studio-quality direct tones. MIDI control and multiple channel switching.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Electronic
- analog warmth
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Live
- Silent Recording
- Silent Stage
- Studio
- Live
- Silent Recording
- Silent Stage
- Studio