Soundwise

Room mics need to be turned off to save some CPU cycles.

Makes sense. NI GR5 includes GR4 mode. Also, original Amplitube and Overloud models are still there. Digitech multi-fx (RIP) used to include a digital model of their 2101 tube-based rack preamp-processor. So, it's mostly up to original manufacturers/developers to offer such models in their next-gen modeller. But I can see why it's a good practice to avoid using older models in new hardware multi-fx units.

Some info can be found here: https://stevenslatedrums.com/trigger-2-platinum/#trigger-free

It won't take long till they start modelling other modelling boxes, like Pandora, first Pod, etc.

Also checked the Celestion Speaker Shaper. Great plugin. Very detailed and precise, yet, since it's on par with WoS and AT5, it brings nothing new to the table. I'd buy it was heavily discounted and if there were more speakers and mics available. Otherwise it's just another interface to what I already have. Yes, you get very creative with this and process your signal through 8x24 Neo Greenbacks. Just ain't the droids I'm looking for.

Not an instant "goodizer", but definitely a must-have plugin. Purchased without demoing. Can't go wrong at this price, right?

Indeed. My workaround is to record the real fretless bass, which is a lot easier than programming MIDI if the bass is well written and no rearranging is required. In all other cases I'd prefer a VI over the real thing.

... as well as glissando/portamento articulations.

I wouldn't say so. It used to be better than AT4 cab module, though. If you still have AT4 it's worth taking time to dial your perfect cabs in WoS plugin. With AT5 you're all set.

Second that! It's arguably their best amp-sim.

Thanks for the explanation.

Maybe it's not relevant to metal and drop tuning players. I don't notice aliasing when playing riffs either, but can't stand that constant whooshing in the background when playing solos. Not familiar with that notorious KVR thingy.

Must admit that I'm genuinely impressed with the quality of these plugins. Last time I checked it was something absolutely useless called Bulldog or whatever. These (I've tried AHM and BlackSun) switch oversampling so seamlessly, I thought this functionality was not implemented. But it is. And it solves that dreaded aliasing problem, that plagues most high-gain amp models. Still not sure whether I really need yet another 5150 style ampsim, but heck, it's only $8 and bundled IRs are excellent!

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I have the entire collection and to my ear these sound awesome.

There you are. Unfortunately, I can't share commercial IRs so imported bank will have only two presets with just one publicly available IR each, but this will give you an idea how I build my preset collections. MCabCPlus_demo.mpresets

This one goes to 27!

Not at my DAW ATM. Feel free to remind me of this, if I don't upload preset(s) by the end of the week.

Or you can have mine if Larry's voucher is already gone.

Been waiting for prices to get reasonable. Now's the time to get their amp(s).

I can share some of my MCabinet presets to show how I use their R and W settings, whatever they mean. Definitely! AT5 runs circles around AT4 in cab simulation. In fact, cabs in AT4 were the weakest link in the otherwise solid product. Overloud's SuperCabinets is one very powerful IR loader. Hopefully, you won't be disappointed.

Looks great on paper, though I still wonder why no one has released a convincing demonstration of dynamic IRs advantages over normal, static IRs. FWIW, TwoNotes claim that their virtual cabinets are dynamic. Maybe it's true, but each time I try to use the Wall of Sound plugin, it eventually gets replaced by other options. Also worth noting that AT5 cabinets are now beyond excellent, second to none. Overloud's SuperCabinet has got Z-Curve which is kinda sorta emulates speaker dynamics. AFAIC, it works with user IRs as well. Considering all available options, SpeakerMix seems overpriced. And with its CPU performance, need for further investments as well as not apparent benefits of so called "dynamic IRs" I don't see it being a hit in the already crowded cab sim market.

MCabinet is awesome. I've converted my Celestion IR and Ownhammer collections into MCab presets and use it almost exclusively.

So much for AT5 Petrucci bundle high hopes.