NOOBY QUESTION (sorry) AMP+CAB block VS Amp block AND Cab block

[anthoninhosantos]

Sorry if this was asked before but is there a difference between using a single AMP+CAB block rather than a separate Amp block and Cab block? I'm currently using separate blocks but I want to free up a block to use a mod effect or something. Thanks in advance !

[Schmalle]

Both sound the same.

 

AMP+CAB is convenient (one block only, can be saved and named as Favorite).
Two blocks provide options (dual cabs, cab split to FOH etc).

[surfsup1955]

Some like to load time based effects, gains, etc in between the blocks so separating them allows for that.  I've done it and typically like the results when I do.

[theElevators]

I use both.  Same identical sound if you use the same settings.  amp and cab = amp block + cab block.  

 

I figured out that I can run a compressor between the amp and cab, and I do that sometimes.  So that's the only time I will use 2 separate blocks, when I need to put something in the middle.  

 

The compressor to me is not suitable for every situation.  But sometimes it really makes fast playing a lot easier, for all the shreddy solos, or really fast aggressive palm muting.  It also makes clean solos sound like they are supposed to--compressed, bold, not whimpy.  When placing the compressor there, I always turn down the ripple of my amp, otherwise there's a low frequency hum that appears. 

 

However at the same time the compressor adds a certain amount of "harshness" and depending on the signal chain can even make my preset develop certain artifacts, such as pops.  So I use this trick sparingly.