Peavey Revalver MkIII
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This software contains basically of 15 amp models, 9 preamps and 5 power amps, stompboxes, 11 effects and 150(!) speaker configurations. (through real-time convolution and membrane modeling) It also features 7 "utilities" that is except for the tuner additional modules that can be inserted in the signal path whereever it's desired. Modules cointaining a tube, a basic EQ, a splitter (to get two independent signal paths, which allows the software to run two different amps at the same time), frequency analyzers and more. It has two modes, normal and the 64-bit with oversampling, which actually makes a difference, the tone gets sweeter, but it takes 5 times the processor power. | This software contains basically of 15 amp models, 9 preamps and 5 power amps, stompboxes, 11 effects and 150(!) speaker configurations. (through real-time convolution and membrane modeling) It also features 7 "utilities" that is except for the tuner additional modules that can be inserted in the signal path whereever it's desired. Modules cointaining a tube, a basic EQ, a splitter (to get two independent signal paths, which allows the software to run two different amps at the same time), frequency analyzers and more. It has two modes, normal and the 64-bit with oversampling, which actually makes a difference, the tone gets sweeter, but it takes 5 times the processor power. | ||
| - | The interface is simple and reminds me about Amplitubes, but in addition Peavey has made explanations for every module that can be inserted of what it actually does etc. Good! Another thing that differs the product from other simulators is that it has a plug-in slot, which let You put other VST/RTAS-plugs wherever You like in the signal path. | + | The interface is simple and reminds me about Amplitubes, but in addition Peavey has made explanations for every module that can be inserted of what it actually does etc. Good! Another thing that differs the product from other simulators is that it has a plug-in slot, which let You put other VST/RTAS-plugs wherever You like in the signal path. The software model's of course Peavey's own amps but others like Mesa/Marshall/Fender are also included. |
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| + | What is the most interesting with this software is a little button with a "+" -sign on it. By the first look, the simulator works most of the other one's, but if You press this button, people like me is transported directly to amplifier heaven. On every module in the software there is additional parameter behind this plus-sign. In the amps You can switch tubes, change the configurations and much more. It is like "the SIMS" for amplifiers. Actually You can build Your own virtual amp with this piece of software, the possibilities is just endless... | ||
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| + | Otherwise it seems that Peavey didn't miss a thing in this software, except for maybe a metronome/recorder. In order to support the software, they have presets that can be downloaded from their site, which is not really necessary since there are a lot of presets included. | ||
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Revision as of 14:50, 23 October 2009
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General Information
Original Author:
Weapon: Computer Guitar Amp Simulator
Make: Peavey
Model: Revalver MarkIII
Price: 249$
Introduction
The hardware amplifier/instrument company Peavey has alway's been known to make good product's at reasonable prizes, starting with the "Bandit" back in the seventies. But during the last 30 years they have been producing high-end instruments/amps as well. It may seem a little strange that a hardware company make's software that are emulating their own products, since if people buy the software - they don't need to buy the hardware. Probably Peavey is looking ahead/or tries to market their hardware amps through this software version. The software has been around for some years, and MarkIII was released in 2008. I figured out that especially metal-players tends to like this software, and it's quite easy to understand why.
Product description
This software contains basically of 15 amp models, 9 preamps and 5 power amps, stompboxes, 11 effects and 150(!) speaker configurations. (through real-time convolution and membrane modeling) It also features 7 "utilities" that is except for the tuner additional modules that can be inserted in the signal path whereever it's desired. Modules cointaining a tube, a basic EQ, a splitter (to get two independent signal paths, which allows the software to run two different amps at the same time), frequency analyzers and more. It has two modes, normal and the 64-bit with oversampling, which actually makes a difference, the tone gets sweeter, but it takes 5 times the processor power.
The interface is simple and reminds me about Amplitubes, but in addition Peavey has made explanations for every module that can be inserted of what it actually does etc. Good! Another thing that differs the product from other simulators is that it has a plug-in slot, which let You put other VST/RTAS-plugs wherever You like in the signal path. The software model's of course Peavey's own amps but others like Mesa/Marshall/Fender are also included.
What is the most interesting with this software is a little button with a "+" -sign on it. By the first look, the simulator works most of the other one's, but if You press this button, people like me is transported directly to amplifier heaven. On every module in the software there is additional parameter behind this plus-sign. In the amps You can switch tubes, change the configurations and much more. It is like "the SIMS" for amplifiers. Actually You can build Your own virtual amp with this piece of software, the possibilities is just endless...
Otherwise it seems that Peavey didn't miss a thing in this software, except for maybe a metronome/recorder. In order to support the software, they have presets that can be downloaded from their site, which is not really necessary since there are a lot of presets included.
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