Malakidreams
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Guitar amp simulator VST
Hi everyone. I hope all is well. I was wondering if there are any really good amp simulator vst that are free or inexpensive. I record guitar direct in and want it to sound like a real amp guitar recording.
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57Gregy
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Re:Guitar amp simulator VST
2012/11/21 21:19:02
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I don't know if they're good, but Voxengo has a good reputation here and they have at least 2 amp sims on this page: http://www.voxengo.com/group/free-vst-plugins/ Remind us of what software you're using; most versions of MC include at least 1 amp sim.
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Re:Guitar amp simulator VST
2012/11/21 22:51:39
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Freeamp is pretty good. I believe FA3 is the current version of it. It's free and has some good amps and effects.
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Malakidreams
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Re:Guitar amp simulator VST
2012/11/22 00:42:13
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Malakidreams
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Re:Guitar amp simulator VST
2012/11/22 00:44:22
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thanks for the quick reply. I will check it out
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Malakidreams
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Re:Guitar amp simulator VST
2012/11/22 01:50:56
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Maybe Im thinking about a Cab simulator. are there any good ones?
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Re:Guitar amp simulator VST
2012/11/22 08:28:08
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try the Acme bar gig amp sim.... I'm not a big sim fan... I prefer a hardware solution for guitar. The ABG Shred 1.0 is totally free: http://www.acmebargig.com/ From the looks of this site, they have cab and mic simulations and more stuff coming. I believe one of the folks involved in this company is a regular here in some other forums.
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Re:Guitar amp simulator VST
2012/11/22 09:47:29
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Malakidreams
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Re:Guitar amp simulator VST
2012/11/22 15:30:40
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now, would I be able to plug directly in with my pedal. I was doing this before and found a distortion I enjoy. I just dont want it to sound fake or digital I guess. I like the sound though. I have a digitech effects pedal. mainly distortion I am worried about. I can use the chorus and flange,reverb or what ever included with mc4.
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Re:Guitar amp simulator VST
2012/11/22 16:06:30
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the simulators have nothing to do with the input signal, so you can plug your FX pedal into the soundcard just like before.
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Malakidreams
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Re:Guitar amp simulator VST
2012/11/22 17:34:30
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what do the simulators actually do?
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Re:Guitar amp simulator VST
2012/11/22 20:58:54
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Aloha Kevin. Good to see you around.
That's one of those simple questions that asks a lot.
In general, amp sims attempt to mimic the characteristics of various head/cabinet combinations or units that have a particular sound.
Many have options for mic placement in front of the speaker(s) as well as stomp box effects.
To an extent, your Digitech pedal does some of the same things. I have an older RP80 that I like to use in front of an amp sim. I have used it straight in, but often it doesn't quite get there, soundwise.
The amp sims allow you to play with cabinets, etc, to flesh out the sound.
I used to really like FreeAmp2, but sadly, it doesn't work with the newer Cakewalk products. It has something to do with the underlying code. I never got into the FreAmp3 setup, and started looking in other directions. You might want to try it, just to see if it suits you.
I like Nomad Factory Rock Amp Legends, but it's a little pricey right now. I got it during a crazy cheap special. You might want to keep an eye on it, in case a deal comes up.
I've just spent a little time with ACME BarGig Shred, and I really like what it brings to the table.
Definitely check it out. I believe it may offer what you are looking for.
You can choose your cabinet and play with room acoustics.
Most importantly, it doesn't seem to have the problem with that fizziness that can appear in many sims and is noticeable with some presets on my RP.
Hope that helps.
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Malakidreams
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Re:Guitar amp simulator VST
2012/11/23 00:10:15
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ok, thanks a lot for your help. I will check these out. rock on
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