http://www.amplitube.com/Main.html?AT2Overview
they call it "guitar riffs".
maybe they won´t make it too obvious and therefor didnt name it "demo tunes" or "audiodemo´s" ..
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- TopModernGeezer
- 2679 posts since 14 Mar, 2001 from Stuttgart, Germany
the demos are here:
http://www.amplitube.com/Main.html?AT2Overview
they call it "guitar riffs".
maybe they won´t make it too obvious and therefor didnt name it "demo tunes" or "audiodemo´s" ..
putte
http://www.amplitube.com/Main.html?AT2Overview
they call it "guitar riffs".
maybe they won´t make it too obvious and therefor didnt name it "demo tunes" or "audiodemo´s" ..
putte
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- KVRAF
- 2565 posts since 30 Mar, 2004 from Phoenix AZ USA
http://www.amplitube.com/Main.html?AT2OverviewRiffspdxindy wrote:where are AT2 demos?
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- KVRist
- 66 posts since 27 Nov, 2003 from Boston, MA
Hm, the sounds are actually pretty good, and I'm very pleased that they're just riffs instead of cheeseball "songs". I like the mod cleans the best, though even the heaviest clip is still more "crunch" than "high gain". Squids: if you do your own demos, just some rhythmic riffs through the Rectifier with perhaps a Tube Screamer would be great, and don't be shy with the gain!
Overall, I'm impressed with the sound, but I'm not giving two thumbs up until I hear some more "metal" stuff.
Overall, I'm impressed with the sound, but I'm not giving two thumbs up until I hear some more "metal" stuff.
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- KVRist
- 130 posts since 31 Dec, 2004
i dont like the samples.
i own a podxt and this still wont make me switch. the raw sounds are probably better than guitar rig 2 though.
one thing that greatly annoys me with all the current amp plugins...while the sounds are very hi-fi and the dynamics much better than with previous generation plugins (and probably better than podxt), they all sound overproduced, muddy and have no balls.
i can't see any of this samples fit into a rock mix.
especially the hi gain tones wont do it.
probably better suited for genres where the guitar isn't dominating the mix and tends to be overproduced, like rnb or whatever.
i own a podxt and this still wont make me switch. the raw sounds are probably better than guitar rig 2 though.
one thing that greatly annoys me with all the current amp plugins...while the sounds are very hi-fi and the dynamics much better than with previous generation plugins (and probably better than podxt), they all sound overproduced, muddy and have no balls.
i can't see any of this samples fit into a rock mix.
especially the hi gain tones wont do it.
probably better suited for genres where the guitar isn't dominating the mix and tends to be overproduced, like rnb or whatever.
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- KVRAF
- 2565 posts since 30 Mar, 2004 from Phoenix AZ USA
I wanted to share something with fellow players.
Listen to this demo from AT2:
ftp://www.ikstore.com/pub/iksites/ampli ... h-head.mp3
Do you hear the little spikes in the left channel?
It's like random digital interference.
Anyway I noticed these in my recordings as well.
I was trying to eliminate this noise but I couldn't find its source no matter what I did.
After a year of having this in the back of my mind I finally found the problem and eliminated it.
The spikes are static electricity generated when your hands are touching the pickguard.
It's hard to re-create, that is why it eluded my for so long.
The best way to confirm this is to use a clean sound and play "air rhythm" with your right hand but don't actually touch the strings instead slightly touch the pickguard from time to time.
It's really a design problem, especially with LP's.
This plastic pickguard runs right up to the pickups thus transferring the static noise to it.
My solution was simply to cover the pick guard with cloth tape.
If anybody has a more elegant solution please let us know.
Listen to this demo from AT2:
ftp://www.ikstore.com/pub/iksites/ampli ... h-head.mp3
Do you hear the little spikes in the left channel?
It's like random digital interference.
Anyway I noticed these in my recordings as well.
I was trying to eliminate this noise but I couldn't find its source no matter what I did.
After a year of having this in the back of my mind I finally found the problem and eliminated it.
The spikes are static electricity generated when your hands are touching the pickguard.
It's hard to re-create, that is why it eluded my for so long.
The best way to confirm this is to use a clean sound and play "air rhythm" with your right hand but don't actually touch the strings instead slightly touch the pickguard from time to time.
It's really a design problem, especially with LP's.
This plastic pickguard runs right up to the pickups thus transferring the static noise to it.
My solution was simply to cover the pick guard with cloth tape.
If anybody has a more elegant solution please let us know.
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- KVRist
- 167 posts since 2 Apr, 2004
The more I listen to the demos the more impressed I am. I'm really pleased I ordered AT1 to get the free update. Together with guitar rig and my marshall studio 15 I'm going to have all the guitar sounds I need.
I really hope AT2 is as good as the demos because if it is it will be something special.
I really hope AT2 is as good as the demos because if it is it will be something special.
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- KVRian
- 1045 posts since 23 Jul, 2001 from Jersey Is Where America's At
Ok, there we go. I was listening to the wrong clips this morning. These are much more like it! I think I shall be ordering AT1 in the near future. This seems a lot more modern sounding right off the bat than even my Guitarport (same sounds from the Pod XT). I'm all in...
I'm sorry this post wasn't about techno.
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- KVRAF
- 7316 posts since 7 Mar, 2003
I'm quite indifferent to them to be honest. I have a Pod 2.0 and a VOX Valvetronix, and my Vox sounds better than these demo's.
But none of these demo's really demonstrate the sort of tones I want to go for. I get it for free anyway, so I might as well check it out when it arrives.
If it turns out to be shit, I'll sell it. 'Nuff said really.
But none of these demo's really demonstrate the sort of tones I want to go for. I get it for free anyway, so I might as well check it out when it arrives.
If it turns out to be shit, I'll sell it. 'Nuff said really.
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- KVRist
- 227 posts since 27 May, 2003
Checked clips with more gain. Better than GR2, but still not usable for high gain/metal sound, and not up to line 6 stuff. Listened to one cleaner clip, it is ok. I guess people already having Amplitube 1 won't be dissapointed, but metal heads will not like this one, that is for sure. Even if there is a possibility that someone else could dial in settings better, distortion still sounds unpleasent to me in high gain clips.
Overal, it is good product, probably better than guitar rig, but may generate negative response in community because of hype. I guess some people were expecting something that is really great, close to real thing, and same or better than Vox and Line 6 stuff, and this is not quite there, even if it is best software sim on the market according to those demos.
On the other hand, I am a high gain guy, so maybe Amplitube 2 is great for someone else, and will do the job nicely.
Overal, it is good product, probably better than guitar rig, but may generate negative response in community because of hype. I guess some people were expecting something that is really great, close to real thing, and same or better than Vox and Line 6 stuff, and this is not quite there, even if it is best software sim on the market according to those demos.
On the other hand, I am a high gain guy, so maybe Amplitube 2 is great for someone else, and will do the job nicely.
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- KVRAF
- 12977 posts since 29 Sep, 2003 from Ottawa, Canada
It's hard to say. They sound like online mp3 demos to me. It's so impossible to judge anything based on such things. It's easy enough to say: "It's a good amp sim!" but the same could be said about GR, GR2, and AT1. The demos don't give you a feel for whether or not there's anything that gives it an 'extra edge', because that edge can only be experienced, not heard.
I got my TonePort UX2 today, and I think it'll turn out to be the wiser investment, especially since with the remaining money I'll be able to get a MIDI keyboard with sliders and knobs on, finally.
I feel bad for Squids in a way-- because the demos, as someone already predicted, raise more questions than they answer. I certainly appreciate at least having "something" to have heard, but... ah well.
I was also surprised that there's only 14 "base" amps to work from. Even the TonePort starts with 18 (expandable up to... haven't counted, but lots, though they cost extra) guitar sims, plus the preamp and bass models.
Greg
I got my TonePort UX2 today, and I think it'll turn out to be the wiser investment, especially since with the remaining money I'll be able to get a MIDI keyboard with sliders and knobs on, finally.
I feel bad for Squids in a way-- because the demos, as someone already predicted, raise more questions than they answer. I certainly appreciate at least having "something" to have heard, but... ah well.
I was also surprised that there's only 14 "base" amps to work from. Even the TonePort starts with 18 (expandable up to... haven't counted, but lots, though they cost extra) guitar sims, plus the preamp and bass models.
Greg
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- KVRAF
- 7316 posts since 7 Mar, 2003
I'd consider the Toneport UX2, but I have a Pod 2. Do you think there would be any point Lunchy?
Also is it superior over the PodXTLive (the one with the pedal board) and can you get the same addon packs for the XTLive?
I sort of want one... but ummm... not sure if I should. Hehe.
Also is it superior over the PodXTLive (the one with the pedal board) and can you get the same addon packs for the XTLive?
I sort of want one... but ummm... not sure if I should. Hehe.
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- KVRAF
- 12977 posts since 29 Sep, 2003 from Ottawa, Canada
The same add-on packs can be had for the XTLive, and the XTLive already features amps that the UX2 does not. I'd say if you have the money to spend, the XTLive is still the wiser investment in your guitar; however, for flexibility in recording, plus the bass and vocal capabilities, the UX2 presents a good bargain.
There are drawbacks, though, which I definitely carefully considered before deciding I wanted one. Some deal-breakers for some people include:
-24/48000 true resolution, though it 'emulates' 96k mode.
-USB 1.1 will kill it for some people right there
-buss-powered only, which is good for some but I wish there was the option
-fairly flimsy construction. All plastic instead of the sturdy metal that POD owners are accustomed to
-drivers not fully mature yet
-some weird 'popping' issue with powering on and off
It's not the ideal solution, period, but it IS the ideal budget solution IMO.
The models are the PodXT generation of technology, so they're supposedly better than 2.0's models, but if you already like the 2.0 I don't imagine you'll experience "earth-shaking" differences.
One thing I liked is that they include a bit of trickery in the form of the "ToneDirect" monitoring system, whereby instead of going through the entire soundcard chain, you can monitor the sound as quickly as the CPU processes it, reducing latency in the monitor signal to a negligible amount. I don't know the exact maths behind it, but I imagine the latency is half what your ASIO latency would be.
In sum:
-PodXTLive is the current flagship of the line, for guitars only
-All Pod and TonePort products can theoretically have the same number of add-ons, but the Pod line comes with more to begin with
-UX2 is the best all-arounder since it includes: audio interface, multiple signal types accepted, portable and buss-powered, vocal + bass + guitar.
Greg
There are drawbacks, though, which I definitely carefully considered before deciding I wanted one. Some deal-breakers for some people include:
-24/48000 true resolution, though it 'emulates' 96k mode.
-USB 1.1 will kill it for some people right there
-buss-powered only, which is good for some but I wish there was the option
-fairly flimsy construction. All plastic instead of the sturdy metal that POD owners are accustomed to
-drivers not fully mature yet
-some weird 'popping' issue with powering on and off
It's not the ideal solution, period, but it IS the ideal budget solution IMO.
The models are the PodXT generation of technology, so they're supposedly better than 2.0's models, but if you already like the 2.0 I don't imagine you'll experience "earth-shaking" differences.
One thing I liked is that they include a bit of trickery in the form of the "ToneDirect" monitoring system, whereby instead of going through the entire soundcard chain, you can monitor the sound as quickly as the CPU processes it, reducing latency in the monitor signal to a negligible amount. I don't know the exact maths behind it, but I imagine the latency is half what your ASIO latency would be.
In sum:
-PodXTLive is the current flagship of the line, for guitars only
-All Pod and TonePort products can theoretically have the same number of add-ons, but the Pod line comes with more to begin with
-UX2 is the best all-arounder since it includes: audio interface, multiple signal types accepted, portable and buss-powered, vocal + bass + guitar.
Greg
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- KVRAF
- 7316 posts since 7 Mar, 2003
Hmmm.. well my mixer already had direct monitoring, so I already don't have to monitor from the soundcard (good for when you just want to jam without even turning the computer on)
USB 1.1 kills the Toneport for me. I can't use it at that speed, just doesn't make sense to implement 1.1 when USB2 is so common now.
Thanks though man, I think the PodXT is the one for me. Just got to figure out how to pay for it
USB 1.1 kills the Toneport for me. I can't use it at that speed, just doesn't make sense to implement 1.1 when USB2 is so common now.
Thanks though man, I think the PodXT is the one for me. Just got to figure out how to pay for it
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- KVRAF
- 12977 posts since 29 Sep, 2003 from Ottawa, Canada
Well, the thing is, the OTHER limitation (the resolution issue) makes 1.1 a reasonable choice anyhow. You can only have stereo channels of 24/48. That's well within 1.1's capabilities. Or, in other words, having it be USB 2.0 would be a placebo unless the TonePort were capable of higher resolutions, at which point it would change from placebo to necessity.
Still, if you have the money for it, the Pod is still a 'better' product in most ways.
Still, if you have the money for it, the Pod is still a 'better' product in most ways.