Speaker IR processors (maybe modelers, too)

[BoogieMKIIA]

I’m thinking of a lighter rig and utilizing mostly what I already have if possible. Perhaps a speaker IR pedal would do the job, but open to options.

1. Use my current pedal board into a Saron Revelation preamp (super clean). I have done this through a solid state SLA-2 power amp into guitar speakers and it sounds great. The IR box would replace the SLA-2 and speakers and then go to the board (live).
2. A modeler could replace it all, just don’t want to spend $$$ for one. Are there are some geared to live playing and under $500 that are decent? 

[Jimbilly]

How complicated do you want it to be?, how much programming do you want to do on a computer screen?  I'm in the 'as little programming/tweaking' as possible, and I'm pretty happy with the Tech21 RK fly rig: I have it on a pedal board, with a Wampler plexi drive deluxe in front, and a mxr chorus pedal after the 1/4 out (di to the house, mxr chorus to the amp.  My band leader uses the regular Fly Rig just as an IR, with the 'blonde' (amp simulator) turned on, and nothing else, just as a DI/IR 'amp simulator' after his pedalboard.

I had a Nu-x Amp Academy pedal, it was pretty cool: switch between two different amp models, each with an A/B, so you could have 4 sounds out of one pedal.  It was more programming than I wanted to do, and I'd have to add a delay into the loop (trs/Y cable needed), which would not have been a big deal. I had it while having the Fly Rigs (I've got both the regular and the RK) and I kept reaching for the Fly Rig, so sold the Nu-x. It took months to sell the Nu-x for $80 on FB marketplace, - that Nu-x stuff is a super bargain. 

 The Strymon Iridium looks cool, but doesn't have an xlr out, which seems weird. The Nu-x nss-5 (Solid Studio) looks pretty similar to the iridium, but has an xlr out, and is much lower cost. That might be more of what you're thinking of?   link to one fs on reverb:

 

https://reverb.com/item/84791646-nux-solid-studio-i-r-and-power-amp-simulator-pedal?bk=

[BoogieMKIIA]

Thanks. I don't mind a little programming to get things set but would not want to get into that while performing.

Something like the Nux Solid State would align with my first idea. May not need amp models but good to have. Cur

The Tech21 and other Nux devices are worth a look. Good to hear Tech21 takes a pedal well. That is a concern if I use my current pedal board with a modeler. I have a Lovepedal Tchula always on, then stack an overdrive. Then an overall volume boost at the end of the chain. Tube front ends handle this without a problem.

[RobB]

The TONEX pedal seems to be a good choice. Hell, even their mini pedal punches way above its weight. 

[mathman]

The digital version of Tonex sounds great.  I hear good reviews of the pedals..  There is a new mini version I think.

[tbonesullivan]

If you just want power amp and IR modelling, a used Two Notes Cab M+ might be a good option. It has been replaced by the Opus Amp Simulator, which has more stuff on it including effects.

[BoogieMKIIA]

Thanks for the responses. I’m wondering if I should get the Sonicake pedal from Amazon cheap just to prove the concept?   If it does the job, great.

[JGale]

Did someone say a used Two Note?

I have one!