Marc Cormier

It's upwards of 15 - 17% on my system, Zo, but I'm not running a particularly advanced system so I expect this out of Neural plugins. I gotta say this one is definitely different when it comes to high gain tones - I keep thinking I've got both the OD and Distortion pedals activated when neither actually are. It's a ton of fun and when I realized I forgot to turn off the overdrive, the clean tones became, well, very clean. Effects are awesome as usual. I wouldn't shell out this much cash for a relatively narrow amp suite, but it is SO tempting.

This thing is a beast. No pure clean tones which is a deal breaker for me but I've not heard gain like this in an amp sim before. The lead amp actually pairs nicely (and much differently!) with all three cabs. Going to dive in more over the weekend. This is my first full weekend at home since Thanksgiving so I have a ton of catching up to do.

I emailed him last night about helping price some of his software and have not heard back. ? We're keeping him in mind at my house having recently lost my dad last month quite quickly, too.

And 32X oversampling. There's going to have to be another color beyond red in my resource meters.

Announcing AmpCraft by Shane McFee January 14, 2021 Kazrog is proud to announce its forthcoming amp modeling plugin line, AmpCraft. Each AmpCraft plugin will emulate a specific guitar or bass amp, along with a collection of pedals, cabinets, and mics. As with all Kazrog plugins, each plugin will support Mac and Windows operating systems, and VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugin formats. Standalone app versions will also be provided. First to be released in the series will be AmpCraft - 1992, an emulation of one of the most celebrated high gain amps of all time. While this release is focused on the modern high gain player, subsequent AmpCraft plugins will emulate a wide range of amps spanning all eras and styles of electric guitar - including some rare and vintage amps that have never been emulated before. While the amp modeling space is increasingly crowded, AmpCraft has several core priorities that set it apart from other modelers: Touch sensitive dynamics - AmpCraft models are highly detailed, and respond to the pick attack and dynamic nuance of the player. Versatile tone controls - All controls of each real-world amplifier are emulated. Detailed pedal emulations - Sculpt your tone with a variety of modern and vintage overdrives. Extensive cabinet IR library - Each AmpCraft plugin will include an IR library with a wide range of cabinets and mics represented, for more tonal variation on tap than is typically found included with an amp modeling plugin. Additionally, AmpCraft offers: Noise gate Adjustable input and output level adjustment Preset A/B functionality Up to 32x oversampling AmpCraft builds upon Kazrog's core legacy in guitar software products, which began with the critically acclaimed Thermionik and Recabinet. AmpCraft - 1992 is slated for a Q1 2021 release. Subsequent AmpCraft plugins will follow throughout 2021 and beyond. Specific pricing and more details will be announced soon, but rest assured, special upgrade pricing for Thermionik and Recabinet owners will be honored. https://kazrog.com/blogs/news/announcing-ampcraft?fbclid=IwAR0u5W0-nzdwCH2XcrqC0chu3qwEMxL5-T6KWQM8BXzurcPFTv0qmBfDm3s Hurry up already!!!!

Thanks a ton for calling this out. Didn't even think to see if Klang are sold through Plugin Boutique. I'll gladly take Carbon Electra while feasting on Klang Freeze.

LOVE the Klang libraries. I'm having an existential crisis over here as they're only 5 euro and I'd much rather grab one of those that I know I'll use vs. something for $5 just to get Carbon Electra, which I don't know if I'll use. It might not be a lot of money but it all adds up...both the $$$ and the Gb.

Sorry if it's been asked already but can vouchers be used to pay activation fees? If so, I'd be willing to put any unused voucher to use...

Nothing here. Spent more in ‘20 than previous years, too.

Picked up the Brainworx Friedman BE100 $19 at the bell. Holy cows, does it sound good. Their amp sims have gotten better over time but still some silly UX improvements desperately needed like a workable delay (if they still insist on including one) and rebuilding their signal chain browse that currently makes AT4's look like a walk in the park. At least with the Friedman, you can disable the signal chain in lieu of outside IRs with one click.

It's a huge leap between V2 and 5.X - that seems like a crazy good deal to me if you have an older version. I'm sticking with 4.6 but you've got a TON more to gain with that updated, Husker.

Just worked for me - ENGL Savage 120 for $14.99.

I ran into a huge spot of good luck scoring K12 Select upgrade to K12U CE for $320 USD this fall and it updated to K13U CE for free!!!! That price alone is most of the "why" but in reality, I was just shopping for Kontakt 6 and couldn't justify NOT pouncing on the listing when it showed up while browsing KVR. Came with original receipt AND the gentleman shipped me the hard drive. That was the best...until Amplitube 5, which I will surely use more often than the 5.5% of what I'll use that comes in K13U CE.

You know, I TOTALLY overlooked that, having so much fun with VIR. Could sound even better! Thanks for the reminder!

Aside from last year's IK Group Buy (the buy one, get over dozen free software maelstrom) I would have to agree with you!

We're neighbors! I'm in Livonia! Somehow the rest of the Forum triangulated our locations so I could send in the SWAT team when you went dark in the summer. Actually, it was kind of nice during those weeks to not make up stories for why I needed plugins I clearly had no long-term plans to use. As soon as you came back, though, I immediately set out to buy more hard drives. Merry Christmas, Larry!

Best wishes to all from the Detroit. It's been a thud of a year but I know so many folks that lost much more than most. Grateful for this awesome forum, the helpful and humorous, and the engine behind the spending, King Larry.

Sorry if you tried this already, Soundwise, but I've run into the same problem Larry (and maybe others do) where you have to actually click in the output field in settings, as if you're going to change your selection, and then it magically starts to work.

It's a GREAT update, Mesh, and for someone who didn't use AT4 much to start, AT5 is all I want to reach for right now and nears the top of the heap for me both in terms of flexibility AND sound. You should read the thread when you have some time to hear how so many different tastes have found something to like or really love about the platform. I was (and still am) a THU and Neural devotee, but AT5 has so much flexibility, so many varieties for crafting tones, that I don't see myself spending much time anywhere else TBH. I'm floored at how good it is and floored at how floored I am. Floored, I say.

2.4 Gb...that's quite an update. Looks like most - if not all - of my First-World complaints are addressed here.

L.O.L.

Here's the detail about versions that carry VIR tech, Zo - CS doesn't, but SE and above does. This brings up a good point about what are the default cabs/IRs in CS??

Yeah, some of the preset levels are still wonky!!! Be careful!

I don't think it's optional, Zo - its part of the cab section now. When you turn off the internal cab feature, there's no discernible reduction in CPU load for the couple of patches I've tried this evening.

No problems in terms of tonal variety, but I have yet to see where or how this impacts where an amp sits in the mix. Probably won't get to that part of the fun until the weekend, Zo. Without the added interplay with other speakers or the floor, the more traditional mic placements sound pretty darn good. If you're a fan of the Orange amps, I would update for those on their own.