Guitar Rig 3 And Other Amp Modeling Software, Is it worth it? Which one is the best? |
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Guitar Rig 3 And Other Amp Modeling Software, Is it worth it? Which one is the best? |
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Apr 23 2008, 04:24 PM |
i was confused between buying a pod x3 or guitar rig 3 but every body told me like podx3 is way better ...cz you can plug it directly to your pc..
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Apr 23 2008, 04:25 PM |
I like GR3. We used it to record all the guitars on our EP that you can hear here if you so wish http://www.myspace.com/voiceofthesouluk
It can get pretty good sounds a lot of the time and makes recording in a home studio a lot easier but will never compete with recording a mic'ed up amp properly. -------------------- Gear Guitars:- Caparison Horus Snowcloud, Parker Nitefly M, Parker Nitefly SA, Gibson SG, Parker P10e, 40 Year Old Spanish Acoustic Amps:- Framus Ruby Riot 2x12" stack |
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Apr 23 2008, 05:42 PM |
If it is for live then get a POD X3 Live. Then you don't need a laptop Good point |
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Apr 23 2008, 08:38 PM |
Hi all,
Nothing further from my intention than using this for advertising me nor my group but I think that it could be a god example of how two of the most recognized amp modeling software sound like. For recording: IK Multimedia Amplitube 2 (http://www.amplitube.com) In this song learning_point.mp3 ( 5.1MB ) Number of downloads: 223 , every guitar (even the bass) is processed through Amplitube 2 (mesa rectifier simulation) and has been recorded directly plugging the instrument in to a laptop line-in (integrated realtek soundcard) Native Instruments Guitarrig 2 (http://www.native-instruments.com/index.php?id=guitarrig3, currently it is version 3.1) In this one track_number_3.mp3 ( 4.91MB ) Number of downloads: 253 , GuitarRig 3 is used (several emulations, for both guitars and bass) but, in this case, the laptop's headphones output was directed to the line-in of a berhinger v-ampire head connected to a berhinger 4x12 cabinet and recorded with cheap mics. For live playing and gigs: Until getting my current rig, I tried several ways to get a decent sound without expending too much money and once also tried to get it out of a laptop with one these simulators. Everything was fine in-house, at low volume levels but, as soon as I tried to use it live, at medium-high volumes, the noise (zums, lot of hiss, the laptop frequencies all around, etc.) I gave it up. Even the settings used for the second song could be used for live performances; we had to manage with a lot of noises during the recording process that wouldn't make us able to use it for a gig. Hope this helped, Alvaro |
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Apr 23 2008, 08:44 PM |
The best amp modeling software at the moment IMO: Revalver. You gotta check it out, Revalver III should be out soon
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-PRS Custom 22 -Edwards Les Paul -PodXT -Ibanez Acoustic Check out my lessons and my instructor profile! My Youtube channel My Last.FM |
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Apr 24 2008, 12:51 AM |
I like REvalver too, but didn't quite manged to figured out all the options it has
Guitar RIg is great, but imo Amplitube2 is better in terms of sound quality then GR2. Haven't tried GR3 tho.. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Feb 6 2009, 11:34 AM |
Almost all my lessons are recorded with Amplitube 2. Really great tool for home recording.
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Feb 6 2009, 11:55 AM |
interesting programs..
can either of these programs be used without additional hardware, and just plug the guitar directly into my soundcard? |
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Feb 6 2009, 12:34 PM |
Yes mate, this is how it's suppose the work. But you need a fast card so that you don't have any latency and you can play in real time.
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Feb 6 2009, 03:49 PM |
That is a high end gamer card, and I think it should work good, I'm not sure. Let us know how it works for you, that info might be useful! Thanks!
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Feb 6 2009, 04:45 PM |
I may be wrong but I think the software version of NI GR3 uses Asio2 for its default audio drivers. If that is the case then the Creative needs to be able to support Asio2. I had a look on Creative's web site but there wasn't any info about this that I could find - I'm pretty sure the Creative will support Asio just not 100% positive.
Cheers, Tony One other thing to think about Zion - if you just use the software version how are you going to interface your guitar and the Creative X-Fi? I doubt that the creative will cope with the impedance of an electric guitar ie it probably doesn't have HiZ input. This post has been edited by tonymiro: Feb 6 2009, 04:51 PM -------------------- Get your music professionally mastered by anl AES registered Mastering Engineer. Contact me for Audio Mastering Services and Advice and visit our website www.miromastering.com
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Feb 6 2009, 07:50 PM |
Least it will be with a demo version mate - so no cost if it doesn't work . Hopefully it will work as NI stuff is very good quality in my experience. Best of luck with it Zion.
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Feb 6 2009, 08:08 PM |
All of my lessons were recorded with Guitar Rig 3, the abolut perfect solution for home recording in my opinion. If you want to try it yourself, make sure to get Guitar Rig 3, it sounds much better and is easier to handle compared to Guitar Rig 2.
-------------------- Guitars: various Gibson Les Pauls / Gibson J 45
Amps: Mesa Boogie Tripple Rectifier / Triaxis / 2:90 Poweramp / Rectocabs Effects: Rocktron Intellifex / Rocktron Xpression Homepage: www.marcussiepen.com www.blind-guardian.com Check out my video lessons! |
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