DSM Humboldt Dumblifier | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 55
In this episode of Golden Age of Gear, Derek and Joey check out a brand-new release from DSM Humboldt — an analog Dumble-style amp simulator designed to capture classic ODS tones in a compact, pedalboard-friendly format.
Known for their Simplifier series, DSM Humboldt takes a different approach here: pure analog circuitry, dual channels, built-in reverb, cab simulation, and direct-out capability — all aimed at players who love Dumble-style amps but don’t love hauling (or affording) a six-figure amplifier.
We dig into:
What makes Dumble-style / ODS circuits feel and respond the way they do
Clean vs dirty channel interaction and gain staging
Power amp feel vs pedal feel
Analog cab simulation (and why most of them miss the mark)
Using this as an end-of-board solution or straight into a power amp
How this stacks up against other Dumble-style pedals and solutions
Most importantly, we talk about feel — how this responds under the fingers, how it handles single coils vs humbuckers, and whether it actually delivers the bloom, sustain, and midrange complexity people chase in Dumble-style amps.
If you’re into Dumble-style pedals, amp-less rigs, analog amp simulation, or pedalboard-based touring setups, this one’s worth watching.
👇 Let us know in the comments
What’s your favorite Dumble-style pedal or amp sim? Have you tried DSM Humboldt gear before? And what should we put into a full ODS shootout?
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