KVR Audio

gemada · Post by **gemada** » Thu Jul 01, 2010 11:33 pm

You can download Amplitube 2 DUO (2 guitar amps.2 cabs, 2 stomps, 2 mics included) by registering for free at Obedia (that's how i got mine):
http://www.obedia.com/Amplitube.cfm

NI Guitar Rig 4 Go (1 amp, 3 stomps and more included) at:
http://www.native-instruments.com/#/en/ ... /?page=754

There's also Amplitube X-Gear Free (2 guitar amps and 1 bass amp) at:
http://www.ikmultimedia.com/Main.html?g ... /index.php
This one is just a standalone version but i think that after install and register it you can download any version available in your IK Multimedia user area, uninstall X-Gear Free and install the "new" version...it will become available as VST/AU...(don't forget to keep your serial number and authorization code from X-Gear Free, that's all the information you need).

batgab · Post by **batgab** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 3:27 am

I've been pretty happy with Wurr Audio's GreenMachine Amp II: http://www.greenmachine.pwuq.de/Wurr_Au ... nload.html

PurpleCatfishBettie · Post by **PurpleCatfishBettie** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 6:07 am

For an interesting free 'distortion box,' the Compact Distortion from Slim Slow Slider is cool.

It's got some filtering controls on it, which are interesting.

The Compact Distortion isn't 'state-of-the-art,' but it sounds really good for being a freebie; and it makes for a lot of tonal possibilities.

It sounds pretty good in regular mode, and even better in oversampling mode, but with a bit of a CPU hit.

rectus_dominus · Post by **rectus_dominus** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:15 am

Waves Offers a one year free license for GTR Solo. It's a great practice amp, for the price

(10 amps, 13 stomps, 10 cabs)
http://www.wavesupport.net/content.aspx?id=4136

GeorgeZ · Post by **GeorgeZ** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:53 am

^^ I tried it, but it was really full of... erm... shit tbh. It had issues installing properly on Vista, and once I got it going it was quite buggy and really a pain to work with. Had issues with it? Or was it smooth sailing?

stimresp · Post by **stimresp** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:07 am

I spent yesterday testing several of the recommended amps, as well as some of the commercial options.

I'm sticking with FrettedSynth's FreeAmp (I'm using 2SE)- I'm no guitar virtuoso - I just record simple rhythmic licks, but this gives me all the sound-shaping I need, has everything on one page, and is free.

I want to try FreeAmp3, but Frettedsynth's webpage seems to be down. Anyone?

sorohanro · Post by **sorohanro** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:20 am

stimresp wrote: I want to try FreeAmp3, but Frettedsynth's webpage seems to be down. Anyone?

Here:
http://www.vst4free.com/free_vst.php?vs ... tor&id=580

rectus_dominus · Post by **rectus_dominus** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:24 am

GeorgeZ wrote:^^ I tried it, but it was really full of... erm... shit tbh. It had issues installing properly on Vista, and once I got it going it was quite buggy and really a pain to work with. Had issues with it? Or was it smooth sailing?

Nay, works fine here; for me the only issue now is the integrated line input

Steplton · Post by **Steplton** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:48 am

gemada wrote:You can download Amplitube 2 DUO (2 guitar amps.2 cabs, 2 stomps, 2 mics included) by registering for free at Obedia (that's how i got mine):
http://www.obedia.com/Amplitube.cfm

edit: AmpliTube 2 DUO download link is inaccessible now...
Download HERE and register your copy on a ikmultimedia site

GeorgeZ · Post by **GeorgeZ** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:52 am

rectus_dominus wrote:
GeorgeZ wrote:^^ I tried it, but it was really full of... erm... shit tbh. It had issues installing properly on Vista, and once I got it going it was quite buggy and really a pain to work with. Had issues with it? Or was it smooth sailing?
Nay, works fine here; for me the only issue now is the integrated line input

Weird... can't see why it flaked out on my system

It's a "standard" PC, no "exotic" bells or whistles. Aw well, guess it was just not meant to be

gemada · Post by **gemada** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 3:14 pm

Steplton wrote:
gemada wrote:You can download Amplitube 2 DUO (2 guitar amps.2 cabs, 2 stomps, 2 mics included) by registering for free at Obedia (that's how i got mine):
http://www.obedia.com/Amplitube.cfm
edit: AmpliTube 2 DUO download link is inaccessible now...
Download HERE and register your copy on a ikmultimedia site

Weird...it's working here.

FrettedSynth · Post by **FrettedSynth** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 3:36 pm

stimresp wrote:I spent yesterday testing several of the recommended amps, as well as some of the commercial options.

I'm sticking with FrettedSynth's FreeAmp (I'm using 2SE)- I'm no guitar virtuoso - I just record simple rhythmic licks, but this gives me all the sound-shaping I need, has everything on one page, and is free.

I want to try FreeAmp3, but Frettedsynth's webpage seems to be down. Anyone?

glad to hear they are still of use to people. You can DL all my plugins at http://rekkerd.org/fretted-synth/ will link frettedsynth.com to this page over the weekend

sorohanro · Post by **sorohanro** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 3:42 pm

FrettedSynth wrote: glad to hear they are still of use to people. You can DL all my plugins at http://rekkerd.org/fretted-synth/ will link frettedsynth.com to this page over the weekend

ARE YOU JOKING ?!?!?!
Of course people still use them. They have just one reason to do that, THOSE ARE AWESOME PLUGINS !!!
Also, I would love to host them on my website if that would be ok with you

GeorgeZ · Post by **GeorgeZ** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 6:53 pm

Ye, i have to say, I also have a soft spot for F.S. ... and make sure you get FS2 and FS3, they're completely different beasts!

rectus_dominus · Post by **rectus_dominus** » Sat Jul 03, 2010 7:09 am

GeorgeZ wrote:
rectus_dominus wrote:
GeorgeZ wrote:^^ I tried it, but it was really full of... erm... shit tbh. It had issues installing properly on Vista, and once I got it going it was quite buggy and really a pain to work with. Had issues with it? Or was it smooth sailing?
Nay, works fine here; for me the only issue now is the integrated line input
Weird... can't see why it flaked out on my system It's a "standard" PC, no "exotic" bells or whistles. Aw well, guess it was just not meant to be

Mine is a bit more than a standard. As it is old, it requires heavy operating system optimization and setup to make it work properly. I'm always proud when someone thinks I've got a dual core; cause of the workflow and it's speed.
Basically I just strip it off from unnecessary and dangerous things with tweakUI, xp-antispy, regedit, and so on... No need of IE, Media Player and god knows what else

I'd also reccommend Win7 over Vista anytime.

But to be of some use, I think you should contact the devs about your issues. They need to know and fix them

Best free guitar amp simulators please?