Bad Cat Purepath Analogue Guitar Simulator and DI

The Purepath Analog Speaker Simulator is a groundbreaking, award-winning solution that redefines direct guitar tone, earning a NAMM 2026 “Best in Show” Award for its innovation. Unlike traditional load boxes or IR-based systems, Purepath is a fully analog, self-powered speaker simulator featuring a mechanical reactive load that delivers the true feel and response of a real amp and cabinet—no DSP, latency, or external power required. Designed for players who demand authentic tone, it provides immediate, organic sound with simple controls, making it ideal for studio recording, silent stages, and live performance without compromising the character of your tube amp.

Features:

• Designed at Bad Cat in Costa Mesa CA
• Up to 150 Watts
• Impedance Options - 4, 8, and 16 Ohms
• Load Selction: Silent or Extension Cab
• Input from Amp
• Output to Speaker
• LEVEL: 0 dB / -20 dB
• A 20 dB pad for very loud amplifiers.
• Use -20 dB if your mixer/PA/interface input is clipping.
• MIC: EDGE / CENTER
• A tonal contour based on common mic position.
• EDGE = smoother, rounder.
• CENTER = brighter, more attack.
• CAB: OPEN/CLOSED
• A low-end contour.
• OPEN = looser, more airy.
• CLOSED = tighter with more thump.
• PKR: CERAMIC / ALNICO
• A speaker character control.
• CERAMIC = more modern bite (think "V30" type response).
• ALNICO = sweeter, more vintage-style top end.
• PRESENCE: 0 / 1
• A presence boost.
• Use 1 if you want more cut in the mix
• GROUND: LIFT / NORMAL
• Use LIFT if you hear hum or ground noise through the PA/interface.
• PHASE: NORMAL / REVERSE
• If your direct sound feels “hollow” when blended with a mic’d cab, flip phase.
• Dimensions: 7.5" (W) x 7" (D) x 4" (H)