vladasyn
I did not read all replies, but when you install Addictive Drums, there is free Amp Simulation plugin offer pops up.

I did not get this but I already had AD2 from X3PE, I believe XLN currently are giving away Peavy revalver with an AD2 purchase.
 
EDIT if you dont see the pop up go log into XLNs site and you will have a nice link for revalver waiting for you :D

Hypocrita
Hello everyone, and good morning!

I was just curious if anyone happens to know if the proper version of these FX chains/amp simulations will be available when everything is finally released on the 21st? I'm really interested in trying these out when the new line is finally here for everyone, but don't want to get myself sold on a sound with the chance of that sound changing soon after.

I tested the final amp sims with Platinum just to make sure, and sent them off. I believe they will be part of the final release. They are being moved from the core installer to a separate installer (like some of the other effects), because more amps are forthcoming and they don't want to make changes to the core installer every time I send them something new. The next one will be an acoustic guitar amp. 

Greeny
The ones I have right now sound pretty sweet, I'm especially digging the clean ones, real nice, can't wait for the final versions!

You lucked out then, there are some compatibility issues so the sound may be close to what was intended. However I think you'll find the final versions an improvement. One big change you'll notice is that in a couple clean amps, the reverb sounds much more like the spring reverb it's supposed to sound like. Also the vibrato in the Sparkle amp is much better...lots of little things like that.

Hello Anderton!

Thanks for your response, I appreciate it!
Also thanks for the information, if they aren't, it's not a deal-breaker for me. I suppose that they would just be a kind of cherry on top of a rather tasty cake (if you like cherries on top of your cake, of course!)
Now, to wait in anticipation for Wednesday.

Take care!
-Hypocrita

Ok this might be a silly question, but...
 
How do these compare to, say, AmpliTube? Is it time that we can switch over to "what's in the box"? I haven't played enough with these to know, and I don't have the new Sonar yet so can't test the latest. Are people finding they still need something like AmpliTube or similar 3rd party plugins?
 
I find the more I can stick with what comes in the box, the easier it is to maintain my DAW environment. Hate to have other companies lose our business but they need to keep enticing us if they want to stay ahead of the game.