EST. 2012

Tag: Amp Sim

Brainworx Rockrack V3 Review
What is BX Rockrack V3?

Bx_rockrack V3 is a comprehensive guitar and bass amp simulation plugin developed by Brainworx (distributed through Plugin Alliance). This impressive sounding plugin consolidates eight carefully modelled amps and studio gear into a single interface. This is a fairly simple plugin; it doesn’t overwhelm you with “options paralysis”, but what is on tap is top drawer! Throughout this in-depth Brainworx Rockrack V3 review, we’ll discover some nifty key features such as:
- 5 renowned amplifier models, including the original Metal BX 666, Engl® Marshall® and Mesa® inspired amps, plus a “Modern Rock” amp
- 40 high-quality impulse response (IR) cabinets recorded in Germany and Los Angeles
- 40 complete mic/cab configurations for different tonal options
- Perfunctory, dependable onboard utilities like: Noise gate, vintage delay, and shaping filters
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June 29, 2017
Softube Volume 1 Review
What is Volume 1?

Volume 1 is Softube’s first bundled collection featuring sixteen multi-award-winning plugins designed to address crucial music production tasks. The bundle includes effects like tape emulation, compressors, EQs, and even amp sims. This deep-dive Softube Volume 1 review will introduce you to all 16 plugins and overview noteworthy, nifty features.

Included Plugins:
Summit Audio EQF-100 EQ

Summit Audio TLA-100A Compressor

TSAR-1 Reverb

TSAR-1r Reverb

Trident A-Range

Vintage Amp Room

Bass Amp Room
Summit Audio Grand Channel

Drawmer S73 Intelligent Master Processor

Fix Flanger

Fix Doubler

Tube Delay

Modular (synth)

Heartbeat (drum machine)
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June 13, 2017
AcmeBarGig Head Case BIG Review
What is Head Case?

Head Case is an amp simulation plugin. It’s essentially an all-in-one tool for musicians and home producers who want a responsive, believable guitar tone in-the-box — one that naturally compresses and distorts based on how hard they play, giving a more organic feel compared to static amp simulations.

Key Features:
- Dynamic response: The plugin reacts to your playing dynamics – when you play louder, it adds more distortion; when you play softer, it produces less distortion
- Sound character: Described as “rugged,” “solid,” and “robust” – reviewers note it’s not trying to emulate a specific real-world amp but has its own strong character
- Curve Designer: Includes a tool for shaping the plugin’s response curve
- Standard installation utilities (Install Head, Uninstall)
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March 9, 2013
Kuassa Vermilion Review
What is Kuassa Vermilion?

Vermilion is a bang-on combo amp emulation plugin – available for both MAC and PC. This one scores highly owing to its straightforward layout and authentic vintage tone reproduction. In this Kuassa Vermilion Review, we’ll see how it is particularly appetizing to guitarists who want classic combo amp sounds. Vermilion eliminates the hassle of mic-ing physical equipment, or dealing with full-suite ‘options paralysis’.

Here’s what it offers:
- Emulates classic vintage guitar combo amplifiers
- Three different amp types with two channels each (clean and lead)
- Designed for “rootsy” guitarists seeking authentic vintage tones
- Tremolo with BPM synchronization (can produce subtle pulses to spinning rotor sounds)
- Analog-modeled spring reverb for added dimension
- Noise gate and limiter
- Five matching cabinet models
- Four microphone options
- Fully adjustable dual-miking in mono or stereo configurations for realistic recording-room feel
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February 7, 2013