Looks like a seriously good and affordable option as a backup rig! If your pedalboard dies, this has it covered. If your amp dies, this has it covered with its IR's direct to the PA. Very cool indeed, thanks Brett.
Hi again Brett, I ve another question. I m looking for a stomb with IR Loader. I hesitate between this Cerberus and the Amplifirebox that you also tested. I play prog metal, rock, etc... My opinion based only on videos I saw is that the Cerberus seems to sounds more lively while the Amplifirebox seems to be more precise but more cold too. Could you tell me your impressions ?
I just bought the cerberus, I can’t save a different cabinet...when I turn off and then I turn on, it always come with the jc120....do I have to save it in a preset? Thanx for you video!
Where the hell you can download IR`s for this device? I have lot IR packs on my PC, but cannot load any of them as file type is something else and load fails... Help needed.
Thx Brett. Hey do you know if you select a preset, let's say you set one up with delay and vibe, and during a song you want to just switch off delay for a section when playing. Can you go into manual mode and switch off delay in that preset (so tone stays the same between preset and manual mode) , the Nova System if you are familiar with it works like that. Otherwise I guess you'd need to copy a preset to the next spot and save it with delay removed to keep the rest of the tone. Sorry. Hope I articulated that coherently.
113/5000 Hi Brett, super sound!!! And one question... what values do you have for imported IR Celestion impulses, please? 200ms? And is the sound in the headphones distorted? Thanks, Martin
Seems very versatile! I had a quick read through the manual and it's not clear if the USB port acts as a sound device, or is just for firmware updates? In fact the manual doesn't mention the USB port at all from what I can see.
Looks like the manual (PDF dated 2017-06-22) doesn't mention anything about Impulse Response either. I'm beginning to think the manual is a bit of a weak point. Maybe they'll update it.
I'm a bit of a fan of NUX pedals, especially after buying their Time Force and Mod Force pedals for $10 (ten!) each brand new at Aldi Mornington on Nepean Hwy of all places. Prior to that I already owned a Mod Core. All three are stereo which is a big plus.
Hi ! Thx for this vid, I need one now ! lol I have one quesiton : Do the IR that we ulpload stay in the computer o in the Cerberus ? I mean, If I have to play direct in a sono, a bass amp, or else, can I use the new IR I just update ? Or is it only available in the saftware in the computer ?
Hi Brett, really nice review. Could you tell me if it's possible to use both the output of the drive section and mod section in the two inputs of my soundcard for a wet/dry setup (sort of 😉) Thanks for your videos!!
Hi, can anybody explain the ir loader please. I have no Real idea what IT is good for? Can i just download one cabinet simulation? And is one installed already?
Nice review! Did you feel the lack of a master EQ or preamp? Did you set it in any plugin? Or you recorded it flat as it leaves the Cerberus? I'm asking it because I plan to plug it direct to a mixer in some gigs and I want to know if it really sound good despite not having a preamp... Thanks!
The Red Truck isn't nearly as comprehensively appointed, Ben. It's great too, but doesn't have the routing, preset, IR or MIDI capability of the Cerberus. Think about what you need. :)
Looks really impressive. Sorta seems like they dropped the ball not including an amp sim section like the Tech21 fly rig. If it had that, it would be a completely all-inclusive portable rig. Maybe I'll grab one and throw a Joyo American Sound in the loop.
Brett, you should be ashamed of yourself. You make everything sound so great and I am going broke because of it. I just ordered the NUX today too. They will probably lock me away soon
Great video, Brett. However, I want to offer a correction to ua-cam.com/video/VP3gmuTVlO4/v-deo.html . I just bought a used Cerberus this week and have found it does NOT allow saving the CTRL switch's assigned function (Reverb, Boost, etc.) in presets. I emailed their tech support, and parent company Cherub Technology, Inc.'s US Sales office forwarded a response from the Marketing Manager in China saying, "We're developing newest firmware now. It's under testing situation now, we'll add CTRL status store into the newest one." After comparing Cerberus to Red Truck, Black Truck, and cheap combo pedals on Amazon, I concluded that presets and the clean boost set Cerberus apart (Black Truck a close Runner-Up). Those are the features I wanted most in a unit like this, and I'm disappointed that Ctrl status is not saved in presets when seemingly every other function and parameter is. (I gave up my Boss GT-10 for the Cerberus. I spent way too much time programming the Boss and not enough time playing guitar.) The silver lining on this dark cloud is, a fix is on the way!
Using a Cerberus in the effects loop of my Marshall DSL20HR, connected with 4-cable method. First impression is it sounds much better this way than into the amp input alone, using the Classic Gain (clean/green) channel. Modulation, reverb, and delay effects sound much cleaner in the amp loop. Because the Boost function currently does not work in Preset mode, I'm going to experiment with using my amp Ultra Gain (drive/red) channel for solo boost, with the channel volume set a little louder than the clean channel. So far, however, I'm content to use only the one amp channel and let the Drive and Dist modules handle the gain stacking. The Drive have a nice, full-bodied (but not muddy) bass response that pairs well with the Dist.
Looks like a seriously good and affordable option as a backup rig! If your pedalboard dies, this has it covered. If your amp dies, this has it covered with its IR's direct to the PA. Very cool indeed, thanks Brett.
This is one of the best reviews of the Cerberus I've seen so far! Very nice work! Very well summarized and with awesome playing in between
Wow, really loaded full of goodies!!
if it is compared to mooer red truck, which one is better?the sound quality for instance..
Hi again Brett, I ve another question. I m looking for a stomb with IR Loader. I hesitate between this Cerberus and the Amplifirebox that you also tested. I play prog metal, rock, etc... My opinion based only on videos I saw is that the Cerberus seems to sounds more lively while the Amplifirebox seems to be more precise but more cold too. Could you tell me your impressions ?
Thanks Brett.
I just ordered one of these.
Thanks from Buenos Aires
Top demo for a good multi effect. Congrats! 🤣
I just bought the cerberus, I can’t save a different cabinet...when I turn off and then I turn on, it always come with the jc120....do I have to save it in a preset? Thanx for you video!
Where the hell you can download IR`s for this device? I have lot IR packs on my PC, but cannot load any of them as file type is something else and load fails... Help needed.
Thx Brett.
Hey do you know if you select a preset, let's say you set one up with delay and vibe, and during a song you want to just switch off delay for a section when playing. Can you go into manual mode and switch off delay in that preset (so tone stays the same between preset and manual mode) , the Nova System if you are familiar with it works like that. Otherwise I guess you'd need to copy a preset to the next spot and save it with delay removed to keep the rest of the tone.
Sorry. Hope I articulated that coherently.
Hey, its awesome! Could we change the cab while using manual modes?
Hello Brett. The Celestion Greenback IRs come in many MIC and Gain versions. Which one did you find the most useful?
Thanks for a great review.
So.. if you go straight in to the console you can't equalize the sound right?
113/5000
Hi Brett, super sound!!! And one question... what values do you have for imported IR Celestion impulses, please? 200ms? And is the sound in the headphones distorted? Thanks, Martin
Seems very versatile! I had a quick read through the manual and it's not clear if the USB port acts as a sound device, or is just for firmware updates? In fact the manual doesn't mention the USB port at all from what I can see.
Looks like the manual (PDF dated 2017-06-22) doesn't mention anything about Impulse Response either. I'm beginning to think the manual is a bit of a weak point. Maybe they'll update it.
I'm a bit of a fan of NUX pedals, especially after buying their Time Force and Mod Force pedals for $10 (ten!) each brand new at Aldi Mornington on Nepean Hwy of all places. Prior to that I already owned a Mod Core. All three are stereo which is a big plus.
www.nuxefx.com/uploadfile/2017/1004/Cerberus%20Update%20Manual.png
USB is mainly for firmware update and connect to edit software for IR-loader.
Does this Cerberus pedals' distortion sound better than the line pod distortions?? is it more organic than the line 6 ??
The segnal after logic pro is ear by studio monitor ?
Hi ! Thx for this vid, I need one now ! lol
I have one quesiton : Do the IR that we ulpload stay in the computer o in the Cerberus ?
I mean, If I have to play direct in a sono, a bass amp, or else, can I use the new IR I just update ? Or is it only available in the saftware in the computer ?
Hi
Because the cerberus doesn't have aux input any solution to play along with backing tracks.
Thanks love your videos
Hello, Brett. Great demo. Thanks. One question: Is there any noticeable delay or something strange when changing presets?
Thanks again.
rayosytruenos it’s analog OD and distortion so no, it’s like a distortion pedal, hit it on and it’s there
Hi Brett, really nice review. Could you tell me if it's possible to use both the output of the drive section and mod section in the two inputs of my soundcard for a wet/dry setup (sort of 😉)
Thanks for your videos!!
Hi Brett, great review! Question: Do you read the routing "right to left" or "left to right"?
Right to Left as most pedal signal chain.
What’s a good power supply?
Hi, can anybody explain the ir loader please. I have no Real idea what IT is good for? Can i just download one cabinet simulation? And is one installed already?
Hi nice video, what about use cerberus and a real amp with ir on a direct record, sounds good like a torpedo cab?
This sounds great . Nice demo Brett . Do you know who is stocking them here in Australia ? Price ?
Thanks, Steve. That would be www.artistguitars.com.au
How much did you IR file cost? What do you recommend for free IR files? THANKS!
Nice review! Did you feel the lack of a master EQ or preamp? Did you set it in any plugin? Or you recorded it flat as it leaves the Cerberus? I'm asking it because I plan to plug it direct to a mixer in some gigs and I want to know if it really sound good despite not having a preamp... Thanks!
I have the same question. Did you have an answer ?
MichaelBxl unfortunately not :(
Ok thanks :) I will write if I get the chance to try it
MichaelBxl thanks!!
Or you could plug in a clean preamp pedal in the loop of the nux, without any cab sim in the preamp pedal, if you want to use the ir
Really bummed this didn't come with a compressor.
Would you feel that it is missing some sort of amp?
HEY BRETT! hope you are doing well how to you compare this with the RED TRUCK you just demoed?.
The Red Truck isn't nearly as comprehensively appointed, Ben. It's great too, but doesn't have the routing, preset, IR or MIDI capability of the Cerberus. Think about what you need. :)
The Red Truck is like an old school multi-effects unit. Very simple, but also is relatively cheap, though probably overpriced.
how does it sound in mix live on stage? if I use it straight into the line (mixer ->PA)
similar to what you hear now, it will change a bit depending on the PA system and acoustics of the area
Where i can find this cool thing in Indonesia?
Harrie Vitto udah dpt bro?? enak gak?? banyak yg jual ini..
Is this better than a tech 21 tonally?
Looks really impressive. Sorta seems like they dropped the ball not including an amp sim section like the Tech21 fly rig. If it had that, it would be a completely all-inclusive portable rig. Maybe I'll grab one and throw a Joyo American Sound in the loop.
Hey I have one of those and the NUX. You mean in the loop of the NUX?
I love that joyo american sound, it sounds very convincing with my 335 running through that and into a PA.
Better than mooer ge 200??? Can anyone compare and tell it?? Mainly the drive and distortion sounds
can you Change IRS on the fly or switch IR by midi ??
with the new firmware update you can save an especific IR to any preset.
Have you tried this through frfr?
That's what this is.
can i get you IR lionk download please. TT. thank you
This or the fly rig please?
It's pronounced like New Ex?
WHAT'S the price?
Brett, you should be ashamed of yourself. You make everything sound so great and I am going broke because of it. I just ordered the NUX today too. They will probably lock me away soon
Haha. Sorry, Art! Glad I can be of some assistance, however tempting, though. Cheers, Sir!
Brett, where do you get other IRs? Thanks
my drive and dist cannot work ,,if i go clean theres a signal , but when i push drive chanel is like mute what happen ? tthanks
Great video, Brett. However, I want to offer a correction to ua-cam.com/video/VP3gmuTVlO4/v-deo.html . I just bought a used Cerberus this week and have found it does NOT allow saving the CTRL switch's assigned function (Reverb, Boost, etc.) in presets. I emailed their tech support, and parent company Cherub Technology, Inc.'s US Sales office forwarded a response from the Marketing Manager in China saying, "We're developing newest firmware now.
It's under testing situation now, we'll add CTRL status store into the newest one." After comparing Cerberus to Red Truck, Black Truck, and cheap combo pedals on Amazon, I concluded that presets and the clean boost set Cerberus apart (Black Truck a close Runner-Up). Those are the features I wanted most in a unit like this, and I'm disappointed that Ctrl status is not saved in presets when seemingly every other function and parameter is. (I gave up my Boss GT-10 for the Cerberus. I spent way too much time programming the Boss and not enough time playing guitar.) The silver lining on this dark cloud is, a fix is on the way!
Nu-X? I thought it was Nucks
Using a Cerberus in the effects loop of my Marshall DSL20HR, connected with 4-cable method. First impression is it sounds much better this way than into the amp input alone, using the Classic Gain (clean/green) channel. Modulation, reverb, and delay effects sound much cleaner in the amp loop. Because the Boost function currently does not work in Preset mode, I'm going to experiment with using my amp Ultra Gain (drive/red) channel for solo boost, with the channel volume set a little louder than the clean channel. So far, however, I'm content to use only the one amp channel and let the Drive and Dist modules handle the gain stacking. The Drive have a nice, full-bodied (but not muddy) bass response that pairs well with the Dist.
wtf you did not demonstrate the different cab models, just blabla
Sounds better used this way.