Already garnering users and fans like Mark Knopfler and Joe Satriani, the SPL Transducer looks like pretty much everywhere, it's going to be hot. It's a speaker cab simulator that simulates without modeling, analog to the bone, and for recording or quiet practicing applications, bears many advantages over your 4x12.

For one, it's not a burden to tote around. Don't get me wrong; I'm nearly seven feet tall, and I can bench press a barbell with two cabinets secured on either side, but I understand that not everyone has been blessed with my herculean physique.

For two, you can access a variety of options like speaker type, mic type, mic distance and more to get the sound you want without bothering the neighbors. Or you can buy your own island, like I did. You know, either way.