This is an emulation of the Ibanez Tube Screamer, which is often used in the real world to tighten the bottom end up in the same way. However, this was quickly cured by inserting Guitar Rig’s Skreamer overdrive unit before the amp. By running the same drop-tuned, DI’ed guitar parts through both pieces of software, there was no doubt that the Peavey version could achieve tighter note definition and greater clarity out of the box – GR5 was slightly muddy in comparison.

Speaking of which, we took the opportunity to compare the 5150 emulations of Guitar Rig 5 Pro and Peavey’s ReValver. Native Instruments Guitar Rig 5 Pro Shoot-out! This is quite unlike both the real hardware and Peavey’s official 5150 emulation in their ReValver software. Surprisingly, there’s little difference in tone when switching between the rhythm and lead channel of the Van 51 once both pre-gain knobs are set to give similar drive. The Hot Solo + provides an authentic mid-boosted AC/DC-style rhythm crunch, while soaring, shredding solo tones are effortlessly had with the Van 51. We found that these two new amps can be used together to great effect. Joining the pre-existing 15 amps are the Van 51, which is clearly a Peavey 5150 emulation, and Hot Solo +, which appears to be a Soldano imitation, judging by the logo – the knob style and labels hint at Soldano’s Hot Rod 50 model. Initially, it might seem excessive that over a third of the GUI is given over to the (hideable) browser panel, but in our opinion, the most effective way of getting familiar with Guitar Rig is via the presets.Ī lot of time has been put into these, and famous tones such as those of Satriani, Van Halen, Rammstein, ZZ Top, Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, and AC/DC are all on hand. It runs standalone or as a VST/AU/RTAS plug-in. The software comes as part of Komplete 8, too.

We’re reviewing the software-only version here, but don’t forget that there’s the Kontrol edition too, bundled with the Rig Kontrol foot controller. With this latest version, there are two new amp models, Control Room Pro for advanced mix-and-match cab/mic combos, six new effects, and a few crafty functional extras. Guitar Rig is easily one of the most feature-packed guitar/bass amp sims on the market, yet it remains one of the most user-friendly. Real guitar gear is known for its so-easy-a-guitarist-could-use-it simplicity, and yet virtual amp simulators continue to grow in complexity and capability. Native Instruments Guitar Rig 5 Pro Can this jazzed-up amp sim’s tonal output match its flexibility?

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