$1,299 Tube Amp That Does It ALL?! | Bad Cat Ocelot Amp Demo

Mad Cat!—The 2 X EL84, 20-watt Ocelot can breathe fire when it’s not sounding silky smooth. The Ocelot brings together the warmth of pure analog tube circuitry with advanced digital features, redefining what’s possible in a small-format amp. Whether you're recording at home, gigging, or practicing silently with headphones, the Ocelot adapts to your environment without ever compromising your tone. Channel 1 features sparkling, high-headroom cleans with the ability to nudge into rich edge-of-breakup tones via a Hi/Lo mode switch. Channel 2 brings tight, punchy crunch and full-bodied, high-gain saturation—with articulate response and massive sustain. Each channel has its own volume control, and the amp includes shared Treble, Mid, Bass, and Presence EQ for easy tone shaping. Two Notes Torpedo DynIR integration with six onboard virtual cabinet presets from the official Bad Cat DynIR Pack. Selectable Power Modes – Choose between 20W for full punch or 1W for quiet playing. XLR and Headphone Outs – For silent practice or direct-to-DAW recording, complete with Cab Sim and adjustable Cab Level control. Buffered Effects Loop – Keep your pedals sounding pristine and punchy. USB-C Port – For firmware updates and remote editing via Two notes Torpedo Remote software. MIDI Control – Full MIDI implementation for switching channels, modes, and cab presets on the fly. And thanks to its internal speaker load, you can use the Ocelot without an external cabinet—perfect for late-night jams or tracking in a silent setup.