Amplitube 2 Jimi Hendrix RELEASED this month!!!

[Funkybot]

My life is completely OK.
I seriously don't give a damn about any software announcements anymore.

I'm with you. Now hardware that's a different story. My life would be so much better with an RME Fireface .

[Squids]

Squids, one question regarding the upgrade scheme: I have got an Amplitube Live here (still in a sealed package...), and I wonder wheter registering it and upgrading to Amplitube 1 right now (for 199) will give me Amplitube 2 for free? I *think* this is the case, but the upgrade path isn't described in very much detail at the Amplitube site. Thanks for the info!

TQ

Yeah, I think it will work because your qualification for the upgrade to AT2 is based on your registration of the full version of AT1.

[Sascha Franck]

Just out of interest, Funkybot: Why would you go for the Fireface?
The PCI and PCMCIA interfaces are still running more efficient.

[Hink]

My life is completely OK.
I seriously don't give a damn about any software announcements anymore.

I said that in a thread about what vsts people wanted about 2 weeks before I hit the 10k ticket...but I really didn't have a hard time finding things I wanted...

[Squids]

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Hi Squids,

any comments on the "no dynamics" thing someone said he experienced with AT2 at your booth?


Best wishes, FRitz

I haven't had time to read this whole thread so I missed that one. But, the dynamics in AT2 are phenominal. In particular, I believe there is even a patent pending on the technology IK used for simulating the dynamic saturation response of real amplifiers. So, it is the best sounding amp dynamics I have heard next to a real amp of course.

By the way, I have no love lost for my real amps. They are amazing and always will be. But, AT2 is just such an awesome tool not just because it gets real close with the modeling but the functionality for production is incredible. This part is not even something that is subjective really. Look at what you can do! www.amplitube.com You can take guitar tracks already recorded and mold and shape them with a rediculous variety of character from all of these components. That is incredibly convenient. For me right now, I am producing some demos for a rock album with some guys from various places around the world. I lay the guitar in clean and process it later depending on how the rest of the demo track goes. Maybe I give it more guts or maybe more clean and laid back. It's great to have the flexibility in the mix like that. You'd have to pry this tool out of my hands! I obviously get the plug for free but I would easily pay twice the list price for it or more. Maybe that sounds like bull to you because of my connection with IK but believe it or don't believe it. I have spent much much more on less useful devices in my studio.

[Squids]

Hey Squids as far as requests for MP3s, I'd say go for simple pretty much dry amp sounds found on classic songs. Sweet Child O Mine is actually a great song to test out a Marshall patch with for instance. Everyone knows it, and it's a great tone with little more than reverb (I'm thinking plate). Anything from Hendrix's first album would rock, or if you're feeling really adventurous you could always go for a Voodoo ChilD (Slight Return) sound. Aside from that give me a clean Twin sound, a slightly dirty AC30, and a nice crunchy modern Marshall. Also I'm not a fan, but these kids nowadays all want that super distorted low end Boogie sound. If you need help with clips PM me. I've got a Grace 101 which has a really clean Hi-Z input, and a bunch of guitars I'd be happy to whip up some stuff for you. In fact, I'm gonna go through some new strings on my Les Paul.

You have a Les Paul? I thought money was tight dude? Ah... it just goes to show that when you want something bad enough there is always a way!

Yeah, those are some good suggestions. I don't think it is possible to post the exact licks from those tunes without copyright considerations but something similar at least. Probably personal demonstrations will have someone ripping up some Jimi for you live!

I am personally going to make some presets for the sound of guitarists I like such as David Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Steve Hackett, Steve Howe etc. Other guys who are metalheads and boogie fans will do other presets. There's a killer Supro in there btw. Did you see that one? I used to have a Supro which was the same model used on the first two Zep records I believe. But, I got rid of it because it had to use some really rare tubes that when they went I would have been screwed. That's another benefit of software. No repairs or tube replacement! Actually, a lot of my vintage pedal collection was specifically modeled for AT2 and they aren't as reliable in real life. My CE-1 and Fuzzface are a big gamble for a session but boy do they sound good! The Dynacomp and Phase 90/100 are also some of my faves.

Sorry, this is one of those few products that you can't stop me from gushing about it. It's just too appealing to me and every musician I know.

[Squids]

.. olla squidsney .. .. do you have any insight into IK´s bass plugin? would be sufficent if you could tell us IF its going to be released some day ..

the thing that still let me wait patiently for AT2 is that i am still happy with AT1.
though, their marketing strategy (announcements) is terrible.
that´s why i think that its okay for me to spread my sarcasm about it ..

putte

Hey Putte!

Long time no see. Yeah, well you know how development can be if you are really trying to make something great. It is not a "strategy" to announce something and make people wait longer than expected. It can just happen. Hard to predict when something will be done. But, NAMM is the time of announcements usually. That may change though as it has for various companies. I don't think any company likes to make anyone wait... trust me! But, of course, I expect there to be all kinds of opinions or sarcasm about it here! After all this is KVR! What ELSE is there to talk about?

To answer your question about Ampeg, it is coming not long after AT2 as it is "powered by AmpliTube". I have an early version of it that sounds really great. However, I saw a version that is closer to the final and it is REALLY awesome and I want it very badly. I think more information on it and screen shots will be posted in not that long. Then AT2 audio examples will come first and after that Ampeg. I know it is frustrating waiting but to me it is worth the wait for something that is going to better quality than just slapping it together and rushing it out the door.

[DotNoir]

Meh, meh... now you made me interested in Ampeg... Dang you

[fritzman]

Come on Squids,


shut up and play yer guitar! And don't forget to hit the record button. Then make it some mp3s ...
And don't post it on the porn site! Man, I imagine my 15 year old daughter coming to my computer and say: "Daddy, why are you watching porn stuff?" or my 10 year old son: "Don't you love mummy anymore?"

Come on kids, it's only about a plugin ... "Yeah a plugin! We heard about this plugin stuff, we're old enough ..."


Best wishes, FRitz

[AndrewSimon]

I will go now and pull out my Vamp2 and hook it up to the computer for the first time. (I was just using it for practice with headphones when everybody in the house sleeps)

Yeah, try it out. Careful with the bass, that's where it lacks clarity, plus there's too much of it. I often end up with bass settings close to 0.
In any other aspect it's way better than the POD 1 IMO. Ok, there's one sorta vox-ish sound on the POD that I can't get out of the VAmp, but that's about it.

OK I see the big advantage of the dynamic reaction.
It's a lot of fun and hard to go back....
I also got a few nice tones out of it but it's still not an ideal solution.
The noise level also spoils everything. (I am fanatic in this field)
If Amplitube2 will have a great dynamic reaction like Vamp2 we will have a lot of fun.

I am suddenly very optimistic about Amplitube2

[A3ntar]

I am suddenly very optimistic about Amplitube2

I am not. I think for the while of being overexcited, i am now just passivly waiting to hear and see. Bah, will it come out in the announced time, frankly, I do not care no more.

[Watto]

The funny thing is, those who want it will probably give in and buy it anyway, and those who don't won't... so the marketing strategy (while highly annoying) probably won't affect their sales overmuch.

Comes down to the product, really, which is why I wish Squids (lovely fellow though he seems) would either put up or shut up...

[donbarzini]

Squids,

Are you familiar with pretty much all modelers, software and hardware, being fizzy & buzzy especially with higher gain metal settings? I was wondering how you would compare the higher gain settings with AT2? Thanks.

[Funkybot]

You have a Les Paul? I thought money was tight dude? Ah... it just goes to show that when you want something bad enough there is always a way!

Well it's an Epi Les Paul I bought used and cheap from a friend after he got the real deal. After having played with both extensively though, I find the biggest difference between the two is just the weight. Soundwise I couldn't tell em apart, and the necks feel the same.

Now I've got a '72 Telecaster Deluxe reissue I just picked up a few months back and Rhodes as well as one of the modern Fender Twins, those are my prize pieces of gear. They were all under a grand, but still quite pricy. But now I'm working full time (as opposed to being a full time student when we first started interacting here on KVR) so every so often I allow myself to splurge on something big after bonnus time rolls around, and I'll indulge in a few plug-ins here and there the rest of the year.

[Funkybot]

Just out of interest, Funkybot: Why would you go for the Fireface?
The PCI and PCMCIA interfaces are still running more efficient.

I want something with lots of inputs, that's flexible as far as what I can do with those inputs, has really good ADC's and that has solid drivers. As far as I hear and can tell, the Fireface fits the bill the best out of most modern interfaces (PCI or otherwise). In fact it's about the only one I'd purchase at this point, but that's gonna have to wait until next March when I get my next bonus(see above post).