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=== Amp/Cab Replacement ===
Modelers typically incorporate cab/mic simulation. This allows it to replace a guitar cabinet as far as tone is concerned. This eliminates the requirement of a mic'ed cab for live and recording purposes, as you can go straight from the modeler to the mixing board (and thus into the house PA speakers) or DAW. For rehearsal or jamming purposes, the modeler is just replacing the tone of the cab, not the actual generation of sound waves. Powered FRFR speakers are still required to hear your playing, although these can come in a wide variety of formats, from headphones, to studio monitors, to stage monitors...you can even use a consumer stereo system(just be sure to disable or turn down the subwoofer and tweak the EQ). This setup requires no extra gear at all - you can plug directly into the modeler from your guitar and out the modeler into the DAW/PA/FRFR speaker. If desired, you can add additional effects in front or behind the modeler.
=== Cab Replacement ===