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Note: Rem that in order to get one of the free plugins from Plugin Boutique, you have to create an account... either before hand or when u check out as "guest". (So don't blame me if you f*ck it up 😄)

I've been using the BX Rockrack v3 Player for several months and I think it sounds awesome. I was very tempted to buy the full version for $75 but decided to wait. Now it's on sale for only $15 at Plugin Boutique, which also qualifies you for one of the free plugins (I chose the Galaxy Tape Echo). The Rockrack has 8 amp models, 40 great cab IRs, and more. It's not jammed with effects but rather focuses on more precise modeling of the few amps it has. These amps sound and feel very realistic. For me, the Rockrack is the perfect middle ground between the TH3/U and Neural modeling. It sounds & feels more realistic than the TH3 (IMO) yet unlike Neural modeling, it's fairly cpu light. And of course when u need more fx, u can always add them separately. It's on sale until Dec 1. And there's also a 14 day trial if u wanna try it BEFORE u steal the $15 from your ol lady's purse 😁 https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/2-Effects/18-Amp-Simulator/10286-bx-rockrack-V3?srsltid=AfmBOopJWFyaeGRUKRhkWEkiGI4kO61fFmrun6CStNeddJ7rZ49Fw2K7 At 1:30, this video starts with the UI and goes over some of its features. The sound samples start at 6 mins... And the BX/Plugin Alliance Demo... Cheers!

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8UhA7dc/ Quality reporting. She forgot how to count and had the subtitles scratching their heads 😄

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I hear you. I must say that some things are getting better though. Like some of the neural amp modeling. I love the convenience of plugging straight into the box. But the tone and especially the response always suffered compared to a good tube amp. But they're def making strides now with that. The harmonic complexity and even the playing response is getting more & more realistic. But yeah, good analog gear definitely has it's mojo 👍

I believe you! 😄 I def was not expecting that response. You just gave me a detailed lesson in spamming. I don't think chatGPT could've answered that any better. Bravo Sir 👏

That's a good point too. You're reminding me of a Bob Clearmountain interview I saw. He said he spends a lot of time removing plugins from overprocessed songs people send him. And he said when he sends it back, they're blown away by how good it sounds. Then he said they'll ask him what he did to make it sound so good 😄. And he tells them that most of what he did was just remove all the EQs & crap they had stacked on it 🤣

Thanks Wolf. But if you don't mind me asking, what the hell led you to this old thread? 😄

Thanks for the feedback guys. And fwiw, I do understand the subtleties of tone. I've been tone chasing with my guitars & amps since the mid 80's. I understand how component variations can affect tone & response. However, there's a lot of snake oil with that too. For instance, the tube industry makes a ton of money based on all the tube brand hype. When it's a fact that the transformer and speakers are WAY more important to tone. But of course the tube industry has no incentive to set that record straight. Just the opposite, they help perpetuate the hype because it generates more money for them. As far as plugins, esp eqs & compressors, I personally believe there's a lot of hype & BS with it. Plus, these companies aren't stupid. They know that most of their customer base is addicted to shiny new software (like drug fiends looking for their next fix 😵‍💫 ). I believe a lot of home musicians keep convincing themselves that the latest hyped up plugin will inspire them more and will equate to better music making. I'm actually very familiar with this way of thinking from teaching guitar for decades. I'd say that about half of my students were this type. They kept thinking that the next amp, next pedal or next guitar would magically make them sound better and would inspire them to want to practice more. But almost without fail, those were the same guys who rarely became good musicians. And no matter how much I tried to help them shift their priorities, it was almost always a waste of my breath. It was clear to me that their drug was mainly in aquiring more cool equipment and just holding onto the dream of one day getting better. My best students were the guys who's main focus was growing at their craft. And to this day, they can play a cheap guitar thru a cheap amp and make it sound good. Btw, Don't get me wrong, I like nice plugins too. But when I find something that works for me, I have no desire at all to keep looking for the next best thing. And you will never, ever, ever catch me spending $300 on a f*cking EQ plugin (even if you tell me it came straight from a unicorn's ***** 🤣). In fact you won't even catch me buying one at all. I'm very happy with the few free eqs I have. But hey, to each his own. If someone gets their kicks from buying expensive plugins, more power to them. That's def not me though. Besides, I'm confident that if Quincy Jones had made Thriller using all stock Cakewalk plugins, it would still be a great sounding album. Having good ears and knowing how to really use the equipment/software that you already have is SO much more valuable than having expensive plugins. But I know you guys already know that. Cheers 🍻

"Metronomically" 🥳 ...I'm giving u props just for using that word in a sentence. Bravo Larry 👏

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