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IK Multimedia AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix Edition £159
This could be the perfect combo of guitar and computer - via the sounds of the world's greatest ever guitarist.
The MusicRadar Team, Tue 23 Oct 2007, 12:12 pm UTC
Manufacturer's description
The first authentic software recreation of the complete guitar amp and effects rig of Jimi Hendrix
Includes models of extremely rare and collectible vintage stomp boxes, amp heads and cabinets
A legendary sound that has marked the evolution of modern rock guitar and has influenced some of the greatest guitarists of our time
Powered by the award-winning AmpliTube 2 engine featuring proprietary techniques such as DSM™ (Dynamic Saturation Modeling) for achieving the most accurate emulation of guitar amps and effects
5 separate modules: tuner, configurable stomp pedal board, amp head, cabinet + mic and rack effects
4 Amp models
7 Cabinet models
5 Microphone models
9 Stomp Effect models
4 Rack Effect models
High-precision Tuner
2 Guitar rig chains
Jimi Hendrix song presets immediately recall the entire rig used
Plug-In and Standalone version
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User comments (1)
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Works as i expected, but still pricey
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MusicRadar rating
Pros
Superb modelling of some classic amps and effects.
Cons
Lacking some studio effects.
Verdict
We miss that delay but AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix Edition is otherwise an excellent package. It may even appeal to a wider audience than just Jimi freaks.
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Specification Show
AmpliTube Jimi Hendrix Edition
- Price:
- £159
- Additional Information:
- Automated control of parameters within a sequencer, presets based on specific album tracks
- OS Requirements:
- Apple Mac OS X 10.4 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
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