VST Amp sims

James Collett · Post by **James Collett** » 1 Jan 2008 1:03 pm

Anyone tried any decent ones?
I'm looking for the easiest possible way to record steel and 6-string electric, and I think an amp sim is the way to go. Ive triedSimulanalog, the JCM900 surprisingly sounded more "steely" than the Twin, but not quite what I'm looking for.
Thanks much,
James Collett

James Collett · Post by **James Collett** » 13 Jan 2008 3:57 pm

Bump...

James Collett · Post by **James Collett** » 5 Feb 2008 4:44 pm

Bumperoosky

Gary Shepherd · Post by **Gary Shepherd** » 13 Feb 2008 4:51 pm

Native Instruments Guitar Rig.

Steinar Gregertsen · Post by **Steinar Gregertsen** » 13 Feb 2008 6:09 pm

I've heard very favorable things about the new Amplitude2, there's a free demo on their website,-
http://www.amplitube.com/Main.html?prod_ATLive

Steinar

Joe Yednasty · Post by **Joe Yednasty** » 15 Feb 2008 3:32 pm

James, it's a little pricey but probably worth the quality if you're really into it.

http://www.waves.com/content.aspx?id=93

GTR3 has some hardware so you can connect your guitar to the computer thru a 3rd party.

Once you're connected you can basically use virtual models of many classic amps. It also give you enough room to manipulate settings to achieve the sound you're looking for.

I do have this program but I haven't tried my Steel on it yet, but it does look to have enough options for even the pickiest pedal steel player (steel players are very picky!)

James Collett · Post by **James Collett** » 16 Feb 2008 11:38 am

Cool, thanks!
I'll take a peek at all suggestions.
I just want to eliminate all unnessesary processing between guitar and computer- plus, I can alter my sound if I don't like it!

Terry Gann · Post by **Terry Gann** » 25 Feb 2008 10:53 am

Sweetwater currently has the software only version of Guitar Rig 3 for $199.
Great review and comparison to GTR 3 in a recent Guitar Player mag.
I've messed with Guitar Rig 2 before and it was great.