IBBIAZ
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OT - Need a decent amp simulator for heavy metal
So, I've always miked my amp. I loved it - always sounded great (once I figured out how to position my mics, that is).
I now find myself living downtown, in an apartment that doesn't allow me to record with a real amp, so I must resort to recording with a sim. Sigh. I've been using GuitarRig (I think 1, maybe 2), and I hate it. I can see how this sim would work for clean sounds, but the distorted sounds are just awful. The distortion is really clumpy, fizzy, and fake. It's pretty much the epitome of everything that sounds bad in an amp sim.
So I turn to you people for opinions. I've heard decent things about Amplitube and Revalver, but I don't know how trusted the sources of these statements are. What are your opinons, Sonar forums?
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strikinglyhandsome1
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RE: OT - Need a decent amp simulator for heavy metal
2009/01/13 09:30:44
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ReValver is good and it has a demo. Try it and see.
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robert.t
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RE: OT - Need a decent amp simulator for heavy metal
2009/01/13 09:32:53
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Tom F
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RE: OT - Need a decent amp simulator for heavy metal
2009/01/13 11:00:23
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i tweaked some veeeeeery heavy presets out of ampitube....it sounded really good - much better imo than guitar rig or other ampsims...
unfortunbately i have lost those presets - so i cant send them to you
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...wicked
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RE: OT - Need a decent amp simulator for heavy metal
2009/01/13 12:11:46
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I'm a big Amplitube fan myself, though IK stuff sometimes doesn't play well with others. I think they even have a special "Hendrix" module that might help you a bit.
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MetalManiac
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RE: OT - Need a decent amp simulator for heavy metal
2009/01/13 12:54:23
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Amplitube Metal or Revalver MKIII
Both will give you an excellent metal-tone!!!!
Amplitube might need a little boost on the input, though...
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CJaysMusic
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RE: OT - Need a decent amp simulator for heavy metal
2009/01/13 13:45:17
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I use outboard amp sims. Boss GS-10 and ther POD PRO. The Boss is th eone i use the most.
Cj
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IBBIAZ
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RE: OT - Need a decent amp simulator for heavy metal
2009/01/13 14:28:42
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So, I've played around with Apmlitube and Revalver III.
Amplitube is kind of weak with what I've gotten out of it... all the distortions are fuzzy, and you don't have much to work with when toying with mic positioning.
Revalver is pretty damn good, though, from what I've tried. Distortions don't sound half bad. The only thing I don't like is that I can't figure out how to use multiple mics...
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Guitarhacker
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RE: OT - Need a decent amp simulator for heavy metal
2009/01/13 15:23:31
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I have a POD2 from Line 6... bought it cheap on Ebay. I like the distortion, and the models OK.... I use it as my "main amp" for recording. Take a listen to my tunes and tone. I have a Mesa Boogie 22 that is sweet for a live rig, but I prefer to use the POD on recording.... it goes direct really nicely.
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RE: OT - Need a decent amp simulator for heavy metal
2009/01/13 15:50:16
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A few guitars, a couple of basses, a MIDI controller, a mandolin, a banjo, a mic, PodFarm2 Unbridled Enthusiasm My music: www.Soundclick.com/markcourter
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Bob Oister
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RE: OT - Need a decent amp simulator for heavy metal
2009/01/13 23:38:11
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I like the new PODFarm from Line 6.
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Junski
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RE: OT - Need a decent amp simulator for heavy metal
2009/01/14 00:35:39
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SixSixSix
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RE: OT - Need a decent amp simulator for heavy metal
2009/01/14 10:16:56
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I dug out my Digiwreck RP250 multi-effects pedal that I haven't used in a while....and you know what.... I was getting some decent tones (I love Slayer). I plug it straight into my Edirol box.. and it's nice having an expression to boot. ...no pun intended.
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