mattplaysguitar

simply gives me more options to be confused by, then move on and make music. Looking at GR5, there are so many choices in sound. I hate lots of choices. GR6 is only going to give me more so not really too bothered! But good point. You're probably very right. 

Plus One ;-)

Perfect! Thanks a lot! :)

and, stevec... that BFD Eco deal is going until the end of August. You really should do what you can to snag both. I'm assuming you are into the same type of writing I am and I'll tell ya between GR5 and what BFD Eco purports to do I'll pretty much not have much want for any more software for quite some time. The only thing above those I think I'd be looking at are some of the PC modules and expansion packs for BFD... and those would be luxury items that can wait. Cheers!

 
Ah...  thanks, Beepster!  I was thinking the end of July for all of these sales, so that definitely makes a difference.  I think I know what I'll be getting next month.  
 
Although...  I think I might also qualify for the current Kontakt 5 crossgrade @ $140.   And though I really don't have the cash, but there are so many libraries that run on the full version (I already have the free Kontakt Player) and some of them are pretty inexpensive.   Plus, the delivered content seems decent too.   So with BFD Eco going until the end of August, it's really down to Guitar Rig 5 (and saving $90) or Kontakt 5.    There's no end to it...
 

The best "feeling" amp sim out there is for free. Acme Bar Gig makes it and they give it away. 

http://www.acmebargig.com/product/shred/

I have GR4 (and plan on getting the upgrade, Thanks for the tip!), Line 6 Gear Box Gold (Oldie but Goodie), Amplitube 3 Free with quite a few add-on's from custom shop. Plus other free amp sims. And I have A/B'd these things side by side, and to me the closest thing to my tube amps (I have four different amps) is the ABG software. Don't believe me? Try it. Noof said.

Bothe GR and Amplitube do have strengths, each one different. I do like the Roland Jazz Chorus sound that GR4 has. And the Control Room of GR4 is really nice. But I will upgrade the GR4 to 5. I passed on the Amplitube deal.

Someone mentioned the lack of components with some of the available presets in Amplitube seeming like a "scam" I don't know if I would go that far, but it sure seems to me that it smells a little like that!! 

Thanks, Grem.   Just downloaded Shred and will certainly give it a try!
 

stevec


Thanks, Grem.   Just downloaded Shred and will certainly give it a try!
 

No Problem.


I have used this pug for over 2 yrs now and still just love to start it up and just play for the hell of it!! It is this simple joy that keeps me coming back to this plug time and time again!!

I have used this pug for over 2 yrs now and still just love to start it up and just play for the hell of it!!

 
I would say that's a very good sign...  
 

Steve if you have good monitors, crank the volume up with the gain high and you will get real feedback! And try the pinch harmonics!! You also have to try and play with the Tonal Correction EQ, that thing can sculpt your guitar sound however you want. I love it!

And if you really like to tweak and get your own sound, ABG has a new one coming out soon called Head Case. It has a builder that you can customize the Tubes to respond how you want. Really just too much to explain here.

ABG also has iFace for RedWirez Speaker impluses. Recabinet has a new Speaker plug out now. Use these along with any of the guitar amp sims and they will greatly enhance the realistic sound.

@Grem... Is it 32 or 64 bit?

Beepster


@Grem... Is it 32 or 64 bit?

It's only 32bit. I haven't tried it with X1 64bit as I have been using the latest version of HeadCase. But it does work with the 32bit version of X1 in Windows 64bit. 


And I haven't been able to get HeadCase to work with X1exp through bitBridge. I just started in the "True" 64bit environment, so I am not really sure why Head Case won't work with 64bit Win 7 and X1 64bit. And HeadCase is only 32bit also.


ABG is planing the 64bit version. I just don't know when that will get out. I know it won't be with this release that's coming up.