The guys from Mercuriall Audio Software have announced the upcoming release of a new guitar amp sim package called Spark that includes four amps modeled after popular Marshall amplifiers. Spark also includes simulations of four cabinets with three different mics. And there are four overdrive/tubescreamer pedals and some effects included as well. Spark is expected […]
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New Lower Prices for Thermionik Amp Sims and Recabinet 5
Kazrog’s Thermionik amp sims are among the best and most realistic-sounding amp sims available on the market, and they just got more affordable. They were already one of the less expensive options and now the prices are even lower. You can get an amp sim for as little as $8.99, and it works out even […]
Free Voxengo Boogex Amp Sim Plugin v2.3 Released
Today Voxengo announced the release of an updated version of their free Boogex amp sim plugin, which includes a cabinet simulator and built-in reverb as well. The update version 2.3 for the Boogex plugin adds a gate module, bypass switch, and a new “Type 2” amplifier that features a softer valve-modeled sound. The Boogex amp […]
TSE X50 Update 2.4.5 Adds New Pedals & Effects, Improves Sound
TSE X50 is one of my favorite amp sims and it just got a lot better. They just released an update, version 2.4.5, that adds some new pedals and effects, along with some new nice-sounding IRs from 3 Sigma Audio. Both amplifiers have been enhanced as well with new re-modeled interconnecting algorithms. The TSE X50 […]
AmpliTube 4 Tips and Tricks Guide
Here’s a list of 20 tips and tricks for AmpliTube 4. Most are getting started tips for beginners but there are some more advanced tips too. Feel free to leave your own suggestions in the comments section. Here’s the link to the review of AmpliTube 4 that I posted yesterday if you want to know […]
AmpliTube 4 No Bullshit Review and Video Walkthrough
Review Date: April 2016 – Software purchased from IK Multimedia Here’s a quick to-the-point, no bullshit review of AmpliTube 4, devoid of the usual regurgitated marketing spiel. At the bottom of the article there’s a video walkthrough that shows all the main features of AmpliTube 4 and includes some getting started tips to help make […]
List of Best Free and Paid Guitar Amp Sims
Below is a round up of the best free and paid amp sims for playing guitar using a computer instead of the old school method of playing through a “real” amp. Amp sims have come a long way in recent years. Their realism and sound quality has improved immensely to the point where it can […]
IK Giving Away Free Gear and Credits for 20th Anniversary
To help celebrate their 20th anniversary, IK Multimedia is giving away some good quality gear along with some free gear credits to spend on whatever you want. The giveaway promotion lasts throughout March 2016. Anyone can claim the free gear and credits; all you need is an IK user account or new users can start […]