Software Amp Simulation

[johnt]

Using Logic 8 and a Presonus firebox to connect up my ric.
I am looking in to buying some amp simulation software and would be interested to hear what peoples experiences are with whats out there. The possible alternatives are all very expensive - so I need to be sure I'm not going to waste my money! Looking for something that will model an AC30 some fendery types (bassman/reverb) and a roland jazz chorus - and of course lots more!

Possibilities so far are; Native Instruments Guitar Rig 3, Nomad Factory Rock Amp Legends. Any others?

[tmossman]

I use Amplitube 2 and AmpegSVX from IK Multimedia and love them. They (IK) run combo specials several times a year, don't buy until then. Once you are a customer the "add-on" cost of their other products is relatively low.

For now, try these free amp products. I am assuming you are using an Apple computer, I think these all will work but I didn't check them specifically.

http://frettedsynth.home.att.net/

http://www.bteaudio.com/software/Juicy77/Juicy77.html

http://www.studiodevil.com/download/


and
http://www.camelaudio.com/camelcrusher.php

[Dave-B]

Have you tried Mainstage, part of the Logic Studio package? I've found it very easy to dial in some nice 'classic' amp sounds.

[johnt]

I will check these out thanks!

I use Amplitube 2 and AmpegSVX from IK Multimedia and love them. They (IK) run combo specials several times a year, don't buy until then. Once you are a customer the "add-on" cost of their other products is relatively low.

For now, try these free amp products. I am assuming you are using an Apple computer, I think these all will work but I didn't check them specifically.

http://frettedsynth.home.att.net/

http://www.bteaudio.com/software/Juicy77/Juicy77.html

http://www.studiodevil.com/download/


and
http://www.camelaudio.com/camelcrusher.php

[johnt]

I have Logic 8 express - which doesn't come with mainstage - the Express version has built in plugins for modeling guitar and bass amps - they are called "Guitar Amp Pro" and the uniquely titled "Bass Amp" they are OK but not in the same league as dedicated software.

Have you tried Mainstage, part of the Logic Studio package? I've found it very easy to dial in some nice 'classic' amp sounds.

[bottom4]

Have a look at Native- Instrument's Guitar Rig

http://www.native-instruments.com/index ... guitarline