Mesa

, many manufacturers have turned their attention to creating load boxes that feature onboard cab-sim impulse response (IR) files that replicate the sounds of various speaker cabinets. We’ve reviewed several here, including Universal Audio’s OX Amp Top Box, the Suhr Reactive Load IR, and offerings from Two Notes and Audient. For several years, Mesa Engineering has put its wealth of experience into the Cab Clone, which offers analog cabinet simulations. The new Cab Clone IR+ steps up to the power, versatility and realism of high-quality digital IR simulations, while the “+” adds an output attenuator that lets you reduce your amp’s output to a traditional cab for live use