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NI has improved the sound of its amp and effects system and made it easier to use. Result
The MusicRadar Team, Mon 3 Dec 2007, 10:33 am UTC
In summary
So has NI reached perfection with this version? Well, it's still really processor-hungry, so it can be tricky to keep the latency low if you're running more than one or two other plug-ins as you record.
What's more, Rig Kontrol is still a compromise as far as using it as a dedicated audio interface goes; it has to sit on the floor, which makes it awkward to adjust input levels, and you'll have to run cables from your playing position, which can be messy.
However, these are minor points, and the new amps and effects mean that pretty much all tonal bases are now covered.
But does it sound as good as the real thing? We can confirm that it does, and this is borne out by the number of big-name players who are already in love with Guitar Rig.
Purists may scoff that it doesn't sound the same as hardware, but we feel this is a redundant argument. The range of high-quality tones available makes this an awesome and essential creative tool.
Guitar Rig 3 offers instant tonal gratification and is a viable option for live use. Great stuff.
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New amps and stompboxes are great. High-gain sounds are particularly good. Easier to use than version 2. Useful LED lights on Rig Kontrol.
No balanced mic input. Still very processor-hungry.
Guitar Rig 3 offers instant tonal gratification and is a viable option for live use. Great stuff.
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