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Walker · Post by **Walker** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 6:11 pm

Hey Squids,

I don't like posting about competing products, but as I'm sure you know, a plug-in competitor is releasing (surprise) their own amp simulation program. It's called GTR...

I just hope the IK guys will "fine-tune" Amplitube 2, so that it will blow that other plug-in effects company's effects out of the water!! That other company seems to have a big name producer (I don't know him though) unofficially endorsing it.

It would be a waste if they released a less realistic amp plug-in at the same time as their competition...I'd rather buy IK all the way!

Walker

kovacs · Post by **kovacs** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 6:28 pm

There are so many plugins that it is inevitable that people will choose their favorite. I have PodXT as well as Amplitube and they each have their strengths and weaknesses...

Mr. Tunes · Post by **Mr. Tunes** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 6:45 pm

FYI the price of the other company's product will go as high as $1,200 if you use TDM.

harmony gardens · Post by **harmony gardens** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 7:08 pm

I'm guessing we will get AT2 for a lot less than that, through the upgrade price.

kovacs · Post by **kovacs** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 7:30 pm

harmony gardens wrote:I'm guessing we will get AT2 for a lot less than that, through the upgrade price.

I'm sure it won't be a cent over $999!!!

Squids · Post by **Squids** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 7:57 pm

Amplitube 2 is much less than that. But, will sound better for sure (and look better). I do like products from that company for other things though but this one, I am sorry, is one of IK's best things they've ever had. AT2 will be unmatched in software for amp and stomp boxes. Just my opinion of course.

Kingston · Post by **Kingston** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 8:03 pm

Didn't we hear you sing the same song about a year a go?

Mr. Tunes · Post by **Mr. Tunes** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 12:23 am

Kingston wrote:Didn't we hear you sing the same song about a year a go?

maybe half a year ago? it was only announced by the end of january 2005. we're about 6 months away from january 2006, so half a year.

Squids · Post by **Squids** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 1:38 am

Kingston wrote:Didn't we hear you sing the same song about a year a go?

I don't think so. I am not a very good singer.

Walker · Post by **Walker** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 3:17 am

Squids,

Believe me, I was one of the first people on the "grassroots Sampletank bandwagon"! When I saw the first Sampletank ad in a mag, I called Sweetwater, and none of the sales reps even knew about it yet. I told them that the "software workstation" or ROMpler thing was exactly what I needed. (true story...my sales rep will confirm it!)

Anyway, after trying Sampletank 1 Free, then buying Sampletank 1 L, buying Sonic Synth 1, then upgrading to Sampletank 2 XL, and wanting EVERYTHING IK/eSoundz, I look with a new heightened anticipation for the release of Amplitube 2!!!

Squids...I truly respect your opinion and value it, thank you!

Peace,

Walker

Squids · Post by **Squids** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 4:24 am

Thanks Walker. We always appreciate hearing people say nice things... who wouldn't?

To clarify (because I get in trouble sometimes) you probably meant IK/Sonic Reality. I know it is darn confusing because I am affiliated with this, that and the other but Sonic Reality is a sound developer and esoundz is an online soundware retail outlet. The sales activity on that site supports us being able to have this forum and because it does so well I can justify to all of my associates how it even makes business sense for me to spend as much time as I do here... even though secretly I also just enjoy it. shhhhhhh.

Mr. Tunes · Post by **Mr. Tunes** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 8:58 am

Squids wrote: The sales activity on that site supports us being able to have this forum and because it does so well I can justify to all of my associates how it even makes business sense for me to spend as much time as I do here... even though secretly I also just enjoy it. shhhhhhh.

yes what company could possibly want to have such a devout following as you guys do? word of moot means a lot- i hope your associates value that.

Mr. Tunes · Post by **Mr. Tunes** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 9:00 am

Walker wrote:I told them that the "software workstation" or ROMpler thing was exactly what I needed. (true story...my sales rep will confirm it!)

I dont buy it, I'm hooking you up to the Sonic Lie Detector

Trojan Badger · Post by **Trojan Badger** » Thu Aug 11, 2005 11:29 am

I suspect one of the other strongest things about AT2 is that it won't use PACE.

And now that BFD 1.5 has appeared this is now officially my most longed-for upgrade...

Johnny_FX · Post by **Johnny_FX** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 8:33 pm

The one thing that interests me about GTR , is the fact that it's two plugins. That and how clean the effects lay out within that plugin. I think the effects in amplitube 2 would be great on not only guitar but having to load the whole plugin for that would be hard on cpu. Any chance a separate effects plug like waves have done?

As for BFD 1.5, it's in public beta now for download for registered users .

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