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Old 10-20-2018, 11:39 AM
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I currently have Guitar Rig 5 but am considering upgrading to Amplitube or similar. Any thoughts on a good amount simulator?

Also, thoughts on these amp Sims versus micing your own amps?

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Old 10-23-2018, 06:58 PM
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Check out Scuffham S-Gear. It's on my short list. I hear great things about it.

I've used Amplitube and it is pretty good, but I hear too much 'amp simulation' going on.
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Scuffham is the only one that sounds real to me.
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Scuffham is the only one that sounds real to me.
Thanks for that confirmation, and that is essentially what I've heard from people using it - sounds more like a real rig than anything else.
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I listened to quite a few demo and shootout videos. I chose Amplitube when it went on sale late last year. I kept waiting for Guitar Rig 6 but finally decided to try something different. I don't play electric guitar a lot, but so far I am happy with Amplitube. It seems like there are a lot of good choices out there now.
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bias is really good. very versatile.

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Another vote for Scuffham S-Gear, I love it.
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After much debate, I decided to go for the Amplitube Max download. I wanted something that will also work with bass guitar. Downloading is taking a while...
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Old 10-29-2018, 05:37 PM
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Don’t overlook analog hardware amp sims, like the Tech 21 line. They are amazing and you don’t have to bring your $2000 laptop to every beer-soaked gig. I can recommend from experience with both the Liverpool Deluxe and the Blonde Deluxe.
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