{"product_id":"bad-cat-purepath-passive-analog-cab-simulator","title":"Bad Cat Purepath Passive Analog Cab Simulator","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"460\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"114\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBruce Egnater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e–designed Purepath\u003c\/strong\u003e is a new kind of solution for guitarists who want to run direct without sacrificing the feel and response of a real amplifier and speaker. 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The result is the kind of touch sensitivity, responsiveness, and natural amp feel that players expect when their amp is pushing a real speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003eThe integrated analog cabinet-voiced DI is designed to deliver a big, forward, mix-ready guitar tone that sits naturally in recordings or live mixes. Whether you’re running directly into an audio interface, a PA system, or full-range monitors, Purepath produces a more natural cabinet-like response than traditional IR or DSP-based solutions, with immediate attack and convincing dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eOne of Purepath’s biggest advantages is its simplicity. There are no impulse responses, menus, software, or power supplies required. Just plug in your amp and go. 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