# Getting a realistic tone from amp sims Try using a Tube Screamer or preamp pedal before an amp sim to round off digital harshness.[^1] [[PowerSag2]] may make for a good stage before an amp sim too, to simulate a pushed power amp on a heavily distorted amp. Follow an amp sim with a cab impulse response. See [[Electric guitar EQ guide]] for addressing hiss. Follow that with [[Saturn 2]] or [[SDRR2]] doing tube saturation or another tube saturator. [^1]: [How To Make Amp Sims Sound More Realistic. - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HueP0DAuM8)