I have lots of hardware synths in the studio and the guys at ikmultimedia have done a great job recreating classic synths. But this is not the case with Ample Guitar M Lite. I use a pedal and it works well for that. Right of the bat I have to say that this plugin is 32bit only, won´t work on 64bit Systems. Emissary by Ignite Amps: Another extremely good heavy sound amp is the Emissary 2.
This application is very complex audio modeling application that contains imposing amount of effects as well as simulations which are aimed at providing state of the art precision in making of the guitar and bass tones. The idea is that you purchase and build your collection of virtual guitar gear one piece at a time. Guitar Rig 5 The first is Guitar Rig Free which I mentioned earlier. Fretted Synth Audio — FreeAmp 3 Full by Joseph DeHelian of Fretted Synth Audio is a Windows-based plug-in that boasts wide ranging tone shaping potential. Amplitube 4 Custom Shop: One thing I don´t like is that you need to register to be able to download it. Gain Staging — First set the input gain so that the meter is just below going into the red and try to keep the output level just below clipping, where the little red lights stay on.
Every ten seconds or so you get a message saying that you have the demo version and it stops processing your signal for a second, then goes back to reproducing it with all the effects that you assigned to it…which is really annoying! Which means that not only are you hearing authentic sounds when you use these programs, also the various controls, knobs and adjustments are accurately modelled, too. Its powerful sequencer-like waveform editing should be immediately familiar to you, making it easy to use it as a sketchpad for new ideas or as a full-featured recording solution on its own. This application provides a wide array of effects oriented towards vintage and modern sounds which are able to work with the synthesizers and instruments. The standard version comes with 12 Amps and 30 effects, while the Pro version comes with 32 amps and 64 effects, plus 10 Studio Rack Processors. Check it out here: SimulAnalog Guitar Suite: SimulAnalog Guitar Suite is a free software that contains a couple of amplifiers and some pedals. An analog circuit's character is never constantly shaped but varies depending on lots of parameters, first and foremost the strength, frequency and harmonic content of the incoming signal. These are great tools for cutting out unwanted frequencies in a boxy sounding acoustic guitar track or levelling out the volume of a vocal recording with a high-quality compressor plugin.
The quality of the recordings in these sample libraries is simply fantastic and has been used by many top composers. All the different settings and plugin options can be a bit confusing to figure out at first, and the same can be said about all the different ways to use the software. Free version limitations: Modeled Triodes — one Tung-Sol. The Audio Units logo is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. It was created by Glen Olander who later went on to create Spectrasonics Omnisphere.
It still has a clean channel which ranges from clean to slightly overdriven tones and a lead channel which is just killer for for any kind of metal tones. Import Files — You can easily import audio files by dragging them onto a track in the recorder view. The rack design makes it easy to rearrange your signal chain with a drag-and-drop action — which can make a significant difference to your sound. I usually have to right-click twice for paste to show up for some reason… 19. I believe they used this compressor on many of the red hot chilli peppers guitar tracks. I am having trouble saving presets i.
Point taken reference the plug-in issue though. The new Cab Room feature is the most advanced cabinet section ever made, giving you a new level of customization and flexibility never before seen in software or reality. There are quite a few inexpensive audio interfaces designed specifically for guitar. Amplitube Reverb Smarteletronicx Ambience Reverb This is a convolution reverb that can compete with some of the best reverbs in the market. The demo version is free with the option to upgrade should you wish to.
And we are passionately proud of it. After downloading and installing the 64bit version Amplitube 4 is now available as a Plugin. Check it out here: AmpLion: Another good option is AmpLion, it works as a Plugin and also works as a standalone program. Another new addition is the Acoustic Sim stompbox. They added to the model two of the most common amplifier mods: Adjustment of the amount of feedback and addition of grid stopper resistors.
You can also make the lists multiple levels deep by saving folders within folders. You can change through the presets which all sounds fantastic. Thanks for the help, Rock on! Other than that, it´s a great choice! You need to sign up for an Ilok 2 account but its worth it. Great for acoustic guitars and drums! It sounds absolutely fantastic, while also giving you the option to add some effects. Quite annoying, since it´s free, but hey…still great plugin! Amplitube can work as a Plugin or as a Standalone program, just like Guitar Rig 5. I could have specified my custom plug-ins folder on installation.
To download the software, you must provide a valid email address. The plugins play well with both Windows and Mac-based systems, they run smoothly, and they sound amazing. It sounds great, you can use it for all kinds of music, to get a blues tone, to make those rock sounds have that little extra bite to them. I have only been in the the guitar sim world for about a month now. Artists such as Mac Demarco, Tiesto, Disclosure and many more are fans of this classic.