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Unleash your inner guitarist with the Native Instruments Guitar Rig 5, a powerhouse multi-effect plugin that caters to both budding musicians and seasoned pros. This versatile software transforms your computer into a fully equipped guitar studio, offering a vast array of 17 amps and 27 cabinets for an authentic, immersive playing experience. From soaring solos to intricate riffs, Guitar Rig 5 is designed to deliver stunningly realistic tones.

The intuitive interface makes it easy to navigate through its extensive collection of effects and modifiers. With over 54 effects at your fingertips, including modulation, delay, reverb, distortion, and more, you have the freedom to craft your own signature sound. Guitar Rig 5 seamlessly integrates into any music production environment, offering both standalone and plugin versions compatible with all major DAWs.

Whether you're in the studio or performing live, its Control Room Pro feature lets you tailor your sound with precision, using up to eight microphones and allowing you to adjust their placement and levels. This means you can recreate the vintage tones of legendary amps or push the boundaries with fully customized effects chains.

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17 amp models and 27 cabinets for a wide range of tones
Over 54 effects including modulation, delay, and reverb
Control Room Pro for detailed sound customization
User-friendly interface for easy navigation and creativity
Compatible with all major DAWs, available in standalone and plugin versions
Ideal for both studio production and live performances

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Native Instruments Guitar Rig 5 Pro review | MusicRadar

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Guitar Rig 5 Pro blends impressive versatility with user-friendly design, featuring a rich array of presets and newly introduced amp models that cater to various styles. While it excels in flexibility and creativity, some may find its tone less realistic compared to dedicated hardware or competitors like Peavey’s ReValver, which offers sharper clarity. Control Room Pro enhances the experience but can be CPU-intensive. Despite a few lackluster effects, the overall package is a substantial upgrade that stands out in the realm of amp simulators, making it a worthy investment for guitarists and producers alike.

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Kenny Beats

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In the episode of "The Cave" featuring Omar Apollo, music producer Kenny Beats is seen using the music software plugin Native Instruments Guitar Rig 5. During the session, he types "wah" into the presets search bar and selects the "004 - Funky Auto-Wah" preset for a guitar melody, as evidenced in the video by Kenny Beats on YouTube.

Jane Remover

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Jane Remover is seen using Guitar Rig 5 during a Goop House beat challenge livestream.

Noah Sebastian

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Bad Omens

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In the livestream, originally streamed on April 20, 2019, by Noah Sebastian on Twitch, Noah Sebastian is seen using the Native Instruments Guitar Rig 5 plugin. This video was re-uploaded by the YouTube user "Ghost with the most" under the Title: "Noah Sebastian Playing Guitar & Making Beats 04-20-2019."