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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. 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. 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. 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. The software comes as part of Komplete 8, too. It runs standalone or as a VST/AU/RTAS plug-in. 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. A 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. 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. We found that these two new amps can be used together to great effect. 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. 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. This is quite unlike both the real hardware and Peavey's official 5150 emulation in their ReValver software.

FL Studio, also known by its previous name, Fruity Loops, is editing and sequencer audio software focused on the music production world. Developed in 1998 by Image-Line Software, this download is a comprehensive audio tool with several functions that enable you to create professional sounding music. It offers very advanced systems, and its presentation is impeccable, with a very appealing visual. FL Studio is a comprehensive tool because it is not only a complete audio editor and manipulator, but also a synthesizer designed to create loops, and songs. You will be able to automate the entire interface to create a workspace best suited to you. It is a wide-ranging package ready for you to start composing, even to execute live performances. Create music with virtual instruments. This audio studio is full of synthesizers, samplers and sound generators, with the goal of making it free to create original sounds. With regard to recording capabilities, you will be able to record multiple tracks at the same time, depending of your audio inputs. The latest version of FL Studio includes more than 20 changes, including a new interface mode, new functions and plugins. Compose your drum pattern and create loops Compose your drum pattern and create loops How to use This program is organized in to five main work areas: Step Sequencer, Piano Roll, Playlist, Mixer and Piano Browser. Step Sequencer allows you to assemble patterns and short segments of music. Piano Roll is a music storage medium, in matrix form, where you can add notes by pitch and beat. Playlist is the window used to add samples or patterns to create music. The Mixer is the place where recording audio, applying effects and balancing levels takes place. Sample Browser offers quick links to plugins, presets, samples and files. You will be able to automate the entire interface to create a workspace best suited to you With FL Studio, you will be able to record loops and music from controllers, drum pads or keyboards. Edit these segments with precision, cleaning up any noises and changing parameters such as the pitch, harmonization, audio warping, beat detection and time stretching. Mix pieces and sequence music with patterns. Regarding automation, FL Studio allows you to automate some functions such as recording, multipoint, data or HD video effects. FL Studio can be hosted in some Digital Audio Workstations (DAW), as a Virtual Studio Technology (VST) or connected via ReWire. To live performances, you can optimize Performance Mode using a touch screen, a MIDI controller, a typing keyboard or even a mouse. It includes multi-touch functions, 199 playlist tracks and the improvement of controller conflicts with new feature that memorize the MIDI input. FL Studio 12.1.2 Features Below you can find the main features of FL Studio 11: Piano Roll and Step Sequencer are the two tools through which this program has become extremely popular. The sequencer works based on Patterns and Tracks, even simultaneously The Patcher is one of the most revolutionary features of this download, and it is a combiner or linker with which the user can create chains plugins in an animated, graphic and tactile map, or to save combinations of effects VFX Key Mapper and VFX Color Mapper allows creative note inputs and to visualize the notes in MIDI channels Synthesizers. It offers more than thirty synthesizers including the new Groove Machine Synth (GMS) and Effector, to create multi-timbral and dynamic changes. BassDrum is ideal to customize your percussion sounds Mixing, adding effects and mastering. FL Studio offers more than forty effects. Add up to eight effects to each track, mix them with accuracy, chain effects, route each track to any output of your interface Supporting common plugin effect’s standards. Mix with the application or plugins you want, be it a ReWire, Buzz, VST or DX Updates. This download updates automatically as a free service to users

The Peavey Rage 258 Guitar Amplifier is a shockingly hard-hitting ultralight amp, weighing in at only 16 lbs. Unique among practice amps, it gives you 2 channels, 3 radically different voicings--Stack, Modern, and Vintage--for a huge palette of tonal flavors. Pre and post gain knobs, and 3-band EQ make it jam-session ready while the headphone jack and tape/CD input are perfect for solo practice. The little guy with the big punch! FEATURES 25W RMS 8" super-duty Blue Marvel speaker 3-band EQ 2 channels Tape/CD aux input/direct out Pre and post gain knobs Master volume Stack/Modern/Vintage voicing switch Headphone jack 16 lbs.

Metal guitar legend Dave Mustaine has joined forces with Zoom to bring you the ultimate metal guitar effects pedal. The G2.1DM incorporates patches personally designed by Mustaine that span his remarkable career. From heavy, driving distortions to his distinctive lead tones, the G2.1DM lets you play like a metal icon. Just press on the accelerator! * The package includes specially designed pick, post card, and replica backstage pass from the "Peace Sells... But Who's Buying" tour! * This unit has the same functions as the G2.1Nu. The G2.1Nu With 30 models of amazing amplifier sounds with mind-blowing realism and inspiring expressiveness, a USB audio interface for direct recording using DAW software, and a rhythm machine, looper function and more, the G2.1Nu gives you everything you need for live performance, studio session or productive practice. Get premium performance in an all-in-once pedal. New drive sounds Zoom's completely redesigned drive sounds use the most technologically advanced spectral analysis, impulse response and frequency response data, making all the new settings offered on the G2.1Nu the most realistic models Zoom has ever created. There are 20 models of legendary guitar amps and stomp boxes, with accurately fine-tuned sonic aspects like gain setting, range and harmonics character. In addition, you can choose from 10 original sounds created by Zoom, designed for excellent clarity and presence, capturing your dynamic range adjustments and picking nuances that give you that truly expressive tone that you crave. USB Audio Interface The G2.1Nu operates as an audio interface, letting you record directly to a computer connected via USB cable. All your sound settings used during rehearsal or a live performance can be recorded onto your DAW software. Its direct monitoring capability eliminates any latency problems, assuring realistic studio conditions and hassle-free operation. Direct mode optimized for recording All 30 drive sounds have a special modeling algorithm designed specifically for line recording. Simply turn on the DIRECT key on the top panel and enjoy dynamic amp sounds that recreate the ideal speaker cabinet characteristics over a flat response audio system or headphones. Of course, this mode works perfectly for direct recording to a DAW application via the USB audio interface. Edit and share Zoom's Edit & Share software is available through a free download and allows you to use your computer to intuitively create, edit and save your own, personalized amp and effect settings. Use "radar charts" to show a visual representation of the tone characteristics of each preset patch. And amp/effect type sorting helps you quickly find the tone you are after. Using drag and drop to rearrange patches makes editing easy and fun, and you can even download the latest patches online. You can even share your patches with others or download a cool patch someone else created. Smooth tube distortion models made possible by ZFX-3 processor To recreate the rich blend of harmonics in the upper frequency ranges that are unique to tube amplifiers, you need a powerful, fast processor. Thanks to its high-resolution signal processing using 96 kHz sampling and 24-bit A/D/A conversion, the advanced ZFX-3 sound engine implements complex digital modeling technology to convincingly recreate those subtle tube amp characteristics. Large LCD One of the most important and useful new additions to the G2Nu/G2.1Nu is its large 1.9 inch display. This new screen makes creating your own sounds a breeze. But Zoom has also simplified the interface with three large control knobs to make changing your tone similar to a stomp box, making the overall operation easy and intuitive. "Collectors edition" of 83 guitar effect types Ranging from standard to advanced, nine modules with 83 high-quality effects provide unsurpassed flexibility and tonal variation. Choose effects like the MXR Dynacomp, famed for its peculiar compression, Vox Crybaby and other renowned wah pedals, four types of chorus with great depth and ambience and six types of reverb providing transparent clarity. Or let your tonal imagination run free with dynamic flangers, tremolo with selectable modulation waveform, harmonized pitch shifter, multi-tap delay, reverse delay and many more. Studio quality 6-band graphic EQ on-board The frequency bands of the built-in 6-band graphic equalizer were designed specifically for electric guitar. In the crucial midrange, which determines a great deal about tonal quality (400 Hz, 800 Hz, 3.2 kHz, 6.4 kHz), peaking type characteristics are used. The low end (160 Hz) and high end (12 kHz) are adjusted with shelving type curves. This gives you the complete tone control capability normally found on high-end studio gear. Auto-chromatic tuner with LED indication The LCD display and LED indicators make its auto- chromatic tuner easy to use on a dark stage. Its mute tuning capability is also very useful on stage. Drum machine with PCM sound sources Choose from 40 different rhythm patterns including 8-beat and 16-beat as well as 4-beat, shuffle and many other variations. The intuitive tap key makes it easy to directly set the tempo. Start a jam session anytime, anywhere. Looper function Use its 5 second looper function to record, playback and overdub guitar phrases that can be controlled with your pedal. This ''sound-on-sound'' feature lets you lay down phrases in real time, and during a live solo, you can use the looped sound as backing. Ultra low noise Specifications such as a signal-to-noise ratio of 120 dB and noise floor of -100 dBm provide a level of performance that is unsurpassed. Background noise is effectively eliminated, and ZOOM's proprietary ZNR noise reduction also removes unwanted noise. Even the tails of sustained notes come out beautifully, with natural release. Extremely fast patch change With its amazing patch change speed of only 5 milliseconds, the G2Nu/G2.1Nu allows you to never miss a beat. Change from rhythm playing to a solo in an instant by simply pushing the switch and start playing the solo phrase at the same time because the muting interval when switching patches has been reduced to an absolute minimum. Expression pedal The G2.1Nu has a built-in expression pedal and a dedicated PEDAL ASSIGN key which makes it easy to select the effect you want control on any patch setting. Effect on/off switching is also possible by pushing the pedal fully down. Whether you're into thrash, power, shred or speed metal, Dave Mustaine and Zoom have designed the G2.1DM for you. FEATURES 30 types of redesigned drive sounds USB interface allows direct recording to a computer Large 1.9-inch LCD panel supports new intuitive interface 96kHz sampling and 24-bit A/D/A conversion 100 preset guitar sounds + 100 user patches 20 patches designed by renowned guitarist Steve Vai 83 high-quality effect types 6-band graphic equalizer Auto-chromatic tuner with LED indication Integrated drum machine with PCM sound sources Looping function records 5-second phrases Ultra-low noise design: signal-to-noise ratio of 120dB and noise floor of –100dB Extremely fast 5 ms patch change speed Built-in expression pedal Edit & Share software available through free download Heavy-duty construction and slim size Runs on AA batteries, AC adapter (included) or USB bus power Included Accessories AD-0016D AC adapter