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Regarding Tube Amp Factory--

Here is the information that is stated about it on the page:

New Free Guitar Plug-In!!!

For a limited time, Download the new tubeamp plug-in from hardware and software designer Chris Brackenbury (Thomas Music/Wersi gmbh) this was unit was originally built in the 90's .
Just download the zip and paste the .dll into your vst-folder e.g. C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins.
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More info about Tube Amp Factory:

It's not called Tube Amp Factory, it's called the Brackenbury Amp. Not only that, the creator is here at KVR. He uses the name: floridamusicco.com

Here's his tag:
chris brackenbury
tech support
floridamusicco.com
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Ahh Crap! The Brackenbury Amp is already listed. I've been talking to myself. Sorry everyone.

--Sean
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AndrewSimon wrote: Is this the influence of the GTR video bragging about how the amp cleans up at low volume?
No, it has been essential for my playing since years and one of the reasons why I don't use PODs or VAmps live.
I can get the same results with Amplitube and Simulanalog JCM900.
I have tried them both under optimum conditions (excellent DI box with line driver running into an RME card) and I can't say that they're even halfway close to what my real amps react like. Not at all. They do clean up but start to sound "wrong" IMO.
I don't see how this clean up business is useful with high gain settings.
You don't play live often, do you? Because if you did, you'd know...
Seriously, I use that every time, really.
Watch older Van Halen live shows and you'll know that I'm not alone either. ;)
It is only useful with a slightly driven blues type sound where you slide back and forth from clean to slightly dirty by picking soft and hard
Sorry to say so, but that "only useful" is bullshit.
I am someone actually using my guitar volume in addition every freaking time.

All this might not be as essential in a studio situation, because you could track each part separately, but for any sort of live playing (which might apply for the studio as well, if you were recording a band) it's important for a lot of people. It certainly is for me.
OK, that's not bad indeed, and most likely I couldn't get close to that sound with my setup (mostly because my axes aren't made for such stuff). Still lacking some tightness though, IMO.
Care to share what setup you used (guitar and string gauge, input device, amp sim)?

Cheers,
Sascha
There are 3 kinds of people:
Those who can do maths and those who can't.
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What does the term "clean up" mean? I play guitar, but am by no means Van Halen-esque in my skills. What problems do you encounter playing live? (I've only played a handful of shows as a vocalist and rhythm guitar player). Thanks!
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frank001 wrote:What does the term "clean up" mean?
Play an overdriven sound, turn down your guitar volume and the sound will get (almost) clean.
Nice if you aren't into stombox stepdance and just as useful for greater expression.
Many guitars will sound muddier when you turn down the volume, but a small capacitor/resistor cabled between your output and the volume pots input usually helps.
Of course, the amp needs to react properly as well. Usually tube amps are giving the best results.
There are 3 kinds of people:
Those who can do maths and those who can't.
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Sascha Franck wrote:
frank001 wrote:What does the term "clean up" mean?
Play an overdriven sound, turn down your guitar volume and the sound will get (almost) clean.
Nice if you aren't into stombox stepdance and just as useful for greater expression.
Many guitars will sound muddier when you turn down the volume, but a small capacitor/resistor cabled between your output and the volume pots input usually helps.
Of course, the amp needs to react properly as well. Usually tube amps are giving the best results.
Thanks! :)

Just curious, what guitars do you have or have played that clean up well, given the right amp?
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WoJ wrote: I think i'd still opt for an amp sim when recording, just because i want the sound to be straight "in the mix" rather than having to record a speaker and then by the time you've processed it all i doubt many people would be able to tell the difference unless its a lead guitar or right up front in the mix.
Right! If you're thinking of the track as a commodity and you're in the mindset of putting a recorded mix together, you're right. What works here, does not always work for the performer. A good recording system is not necessarily a good musical instrument.

A lot of people seem to think the whole "tube versus transistor" argument is nothing but hype, championed by people who are ignorant or something. But it seems like a lot of them don't understand the problem.
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Sascha Franck wrote:
OK, that's not bad indeed, and most likely I couldn't get close to that sound with my setup (mostly because my axes aren't made for such stuff). Still lacking some tightness though, IMO.
I quite agree, actually. The overshoot and recovery of real loaded tubes is faster. One area that software has not quite totally nailed yet.
Care to share what setup you used (guitar and string gauge, input device, amp sim)?

Cheers,
Sascha
Not at all...it will be a fairly short description. What you are hearing is simply a fairly uninspiring DI'd guitar signal being processed through Alien Connection's Revalver. The original source file was/is part of the Amplitude demos off IK's site. I basically use them for programming aids to lash together patches of various styles in order to show guitarists I work with what is possible with software re-amping. When you start talking amp "simulations" to accomplished players who know their thing, you have very little time to solidify your position. :hihi:

Anyroad, here is the raw DI'd file for that first example, Sascha...

http://www.headroomproductions.com/Audi ... gga_DI.mp3

And, if you are interested, here are some more examples with their DI'd counterparts for comparison, all done just using Revalver.

http://www.headroomproductions.com/Audi ... Rythmn.mp3
http://www.headroomproductions.com/Audi ... hmn_DI.mp3
http://www.headroomproductions.com/Audi ... nLuvin.mp3
http://www.headroomproductions.com/Audi ... vin_DI.mp3
http://www.headroomproductions.com/Audi ... icking.mp3
http://www.headroomproductions.com/Audi ... ing_DI.mp3
http://www.headroomproductions.com/Audi ... _Heavy.mp3
http://www.headroomproductions.com/Audi ... avy_DI.mp3

Once you figure out how to come at this particular amp sim it is very powerful and flexible. The modular approach, and the relatively free way in which you can arrange your processing stages, filtering etc. gives you a huge tone palette to explore. Many folks down this sim. I can only conclude that they never really got the hang of programming it...and of course, bad presets do not help much either.

Funnily enough, I originally got this sim because I liked it on organ sounds. Even used it on the real deal occasionally, blasphemous though it may have been. :hihi: It is also very good on electric bass.

Normally I would run any DI'd guitar lines through a good valve pre/eq before any re-amping. I like using TL Audio's VP-1 from their Classic series. It does wonderful things to your sound. It's just a great pre.
Last edited by kilroy on Sun Aug 14, 2005 9:24 pm, edited 1 time in total.
To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders - Lao Tzu
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Hi!

I've hosted Tubester 1+2 here:

http://www.7thorns.dk/temp/tubester1_setup.exe
http://www.7thorns.dk/temp/tubester2_setup.exe

Polarity retain full copyright, but the plugins are free for everyone to enjoy and distribute!
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kilroy wrote: Not at all...it will be a fairly short description. What you are hearing is simply a fairly uninspiring DI'd guitar signal being processed through Alien Connection's Revalver.
Interesting. I allways thought Revalver was kinda aging.
I basically use them for programming aids to lash together patches of various styles in order to show guitarists I work with what is possible with software re-amping. When you start talking amp "simulations" to accomplished players who know their thing, you have very little time to solidify your position. :hihi:
;)
Well, seriously, even as a somewhat "accomplished" guitarist, whenever possible I allways try to go for an amp simulation, regardless whether it's hard- or software. It's hard to beat the comfort.
Unfortunatly, as you admitted, regarding some aspects, software isn't just there yet. I really wish it was any different.
Anyroad, here is the raw DI'd file for that first example, Sascha...
Thanks. And thanks for the others, too. Will give them a carful listen tomorrow (not even thinking about turning on the music machine and/or speakers right now, just had a kickass gig and the guitar sound was really pleasant this time - amazing how it varies all the time, even if I'm using the same setup all the time).

Cheers,
Sascha
There are 3 kinds of people:
Those who can do maths and those who can't.
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frank001 wrote: Just curious, what guitars do you have or have played that clean up well, given the right amp?
All PRS guitars do. All active ones as well. Most Telecasters do (some even cut the bass too much). My G&L did fine from the start as well, most of my others have a resistor inside, too, so they are doing the job fine as well.
There are 3 kinds of people:
Those who can do maths and those who can't.
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Sascha Franck wrote:
kilroy wrote: Not at all...it will be a fairly short description. What you are hearing is simply a fairly uninspiring DI'd guitar signal being processed through Alien Connection's Revalver.
Interesting. I allways thought Revalver was kinda aging.
Ah yes...but an aging diamond, it is...though in the rough, as it were...hidden in fertile ground, just waiting to reward those who don't mind getting dirt under their nails. :wink: My impression is that this particular ampsim was never really thoroughly explored before being passed on. Real pity, that.
...just had a kickass gig and the guitar sound was really pleasant this time - amazing how it varies all the time, even if I'm using the same setup all the time).
Aaah...therein lies the true charm of hardware, Sascha...always some little surprises to keep the love alive. And by the by, what I have heard of your guitar playing sounds very good. Very nice tone.

Glad your gig went well for you. Always a great way to cap a weekend off.
To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders - Lao Tzu
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Just added the new Helian series from FrettedSynth, as well as links to the 2 Tubersters :) thanks very much to arturmeinild for mirroring those links for us :). Enjoy everyone
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FrettedSynth has just added 2 new Bass Amps to the Helian Series...see http://207.218.248.76/~fretted/ampsims.html#1stBass
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