Native Instruments has released Guitar Rig v3.2, a free software update for the digital guitar studio. The update brings full Windows Vista 64 compatibility to all flavors of Guitar Rig 3 including its XE and LE versions, and includes 64-bit drivers for the Rig Kontrol and Session I/O hardware.

Further improvements in version 3.2 include a new MIDI input filter function, new mono plugin variants for AU and RTAS, reduced memory footprint, and various minor optimizations and fixes. The 3.2 update also enables a third amplifier model and an additional effect unit in the LE version of Guitar Rig 3.

The 3.2 update is now available as a free download for registered users of Guitar Rig 3, Guitar Rig 3 XE and Guitar Rig 3 LE.

New and improved features in 3.2:

• Compatibility with Windows Vista 64.
• Windows Vista 64 drivers for Rig Kontrol and Session I/O.
• New MIDI input filter.
• Optional mono plugin variants for AU and RTAS.
• Hotplugging for audio and midi devices under Mac OS X.
• Automatic audio device aggregate under Mac OS X.
• Reduced memory footprint.
• GUITAR RIG 3 LE: Bass Pro and Stomp Compressor enabled.

Fixes:

• External pedal settings recall fixed.
• Snapshot fix for Cabinet & Mics module.
• Loopmachine undo issue fixed.
• Compatibility with Digital Performer 6 PPC under Mac OS X 10.5.
• Various minor fixes.