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Rammstein's Native Instruments Rammfire plug-in - Behind the scenes

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By Matthew Parker published 14 December 2010

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The amps

The amps

Rammfire is a new software plug-in developed by Native Instruments and Rammstein guitarist Richard Z Kruspe to emulate the latter’s Mesa/Boogie-powered chugging guitar tones. Click through for behind the scenes images – including a robot microphone arm – and a video interview with the guitarist.

Native Instruments Rammfire audio

Hear the plug-in put through it's paces below by TG Reviews Editor Stuart Williams and check out Total Guitar issue 210 (on sale 24 December - 20 January) for a full review of the software.

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The cabs

The cabs

Rammfire is a new software plug-in developed by Native Instruments and Rammstein guitarist Richard Z Kruspe to emulate the latter’s Mesa/Boogie-powered chugging guitar tones. Click through for behind the scenes images – including a robot microphone arm – and a video interview with the guitarist.

Native Instruments Rammfire audio

Hear the plug-in put through it's paces below by TG Reviews Editor Stuart Williams and check out Total Guitar issue 210 (on sale 24 December - 20 January) for a full review of the software.

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Page 2 of 9
The pre-amps

The pre-amps

Rammfire is a new software plug-in developed by Native Instruments and Rammstein guitarist Richard Z Kruspe to emulate the latter’s Mesa/Boogie-powered chugging guitar tones. Click through for behind the scenes images – including a robot microphone arm – and a video interview with the guitarist.

Native Instruments Rammfire audio

Hear the plug-in put through it's paces below by TG Reviews Editor Stuart Williams and check out Total Guitar issue 210 (on sale 24 December - 20 January) for a full review of the software.

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Page 3 of 9
Rack effects

Rack effects

Rammfire is a new software plug-in developed by Native Instruments and Rammstein guitarist Richard Z Kruspe to emulate the latter’s Mesa/Boogie-powered chugging guitar tones. Click through for behind the scenes images – including a robot microphone arm – and a video interview with the guitarist.

Native Instruments Rammfire audio

Hear the plug-in put through it's paces below by TG Reviews Editor Stuart Williams and check out Total Guitar issue 210 (on sale 24 December - 20 January) for a full review of the software.

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Page 4 of 9
Microphone robot (close-up)

Microphone robot (close-up)

Rammfire is a new software plug-in developed by Native Instruments and Rammstein guitarist Richard Z Kruspe to emulate the latter’s Mesa/Boogie-powered chugging guitar tones. Click through for behind the scenes images – including a robot microphone arm – and a video interview with the guitarist.

Native Instruments Rammfire audio

Hear the plug-in put through it's paces below by TG Reviews Editor Stuart Williams and check out Total Guitar issue 210 (on sale 24 December - 20 January) for a full review of the software.

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Page 5 of 9
Building the 'bot

Building the 'bot

Rammfire is a new software plug-in developed by Native Instruments and Rammstein guitarist Richard Z Kruspe to emulate the latter’s Mesa/Boogie-powered chugging guitar tones. Click through for behind the scenes images – including a robot microphone arm – and a video interview with the guitarist.

Native Instruments Rammfire audio

Hear the plug-in put through it's paces below by TG Reviews Editor Stuart Williams and check out Total Guitar issue 210 (on sale 24 December - 20 January) for a full review of the software.

Page 6 of 9
Page 6 of 9
Microphone robot

Microphone robot

Rammfire is a new software plug-in developed by Native Instruments and Rammstein guitarist Richard Z Kruspe to emulate the latter’s Mesa/Boogie-powered chugging guitar tones. Click through for behind the scenes images – including a robot microphone arm – and a video interview with the guitarist.

Native Instruments Rammfire audio

Hear the plug-in put through it's paces below by TG Reviews Editor Stuart Williams and check out Total Guitar issue 210 (on sale 24 December - 20 January) for a full review of the software.

Page 7 of 9
Page 7 of 9
The microphones

The microphones

Rammfire is a new software plug-in developed by Native Instruments and Rammstein guitarist Richard Z Kruspe to emulate the latter’s Mesa/Boogie-powered chugging guitar tones. Click through for behind the scenes images – including a robot microphone arm – and a video interview with the guitarist.

Native Instruments Rammfire audio

Hear the plug-in put through it's paces below by TG Reviews Editor Stuart Williams and check out Total Guitar issue 210 (on sale 24 December - 20 January) for a full review of the software.

Page 8 of 9
Page 8 of 9
Richard Z. Kruspe

Richard Z. Kruspe

Rammfire is a new software plug-in developed by Native Instruments and Rammstein guitarist Richard Z Kruspe to emulate the latter’s Mesa/Boogie-powered chugging guitar tones. Click through for behind the scenes images – including a robot microphone arm – and a video interview with the guitarist.

Native Instruments Rammfire video

The man himself explains a little about the development process behind the plug-in in the video below.

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Watch On

For more gear news and information check out our Guitar News section and check out Total Guitar issue 210 (on sale 24 December - 20 January) for a full review of the software.

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Matthew Parker
Matthew Parker

Matt is a freelance journalist who has spent the last decade interviewing musicians for the likes of Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, MusicRadar, NME.com, DJ Mag and Electronic Sound. In 2020, he launched CreativeMoney.co.uk, which aims to share the ideas that make creative lifestyles more sustainable. He plays guitar, but should not be allowed near your delay pedals.

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