A: Digidesign Eleven Free
OK, we used the free version, which doesn't have a true AC30 emulation (unlike the full version, which retails at £414 ($595), that has a version modeled on a 66 AC30 Top Boost).
B) Waves GTR Solo
As we mentioned, Waves are giving GTR Solo free for a year, but the full version is going for $480 (TDM) or $180 for host-based systems.
C) Guitar Rig
Since this article was written, NI are giving away a free version of Guitar Rig, called Guitar Rig Go, but the full version retails at $379 (€349) - there's 20% off the Kontrol at the moment, putting it at $449 (€399) - well worth the extra cash.
(I'm playing a gig in a couple of weeks, using my laptop and Guitar Rig Kontrol - let's hope it's stability is good enough for live work - wish me luck!)
D) Guitar Amp Pro
As we predicted, the Garage Band amp emulators found their way into Logic 9, but Guitar Amp Pro is still there
E) Sansamp PSA-1
I'm a big fan of the PSA-1, from the days when it was a $500 plug-in, especially on bass and synths, so can't really complain that it's thrown in with Pro Tools 8..
F) Yes, the real AC30.
Most people I played this to got it right - it was the one you "wanted to hear more of" (and you can hear the noise...)
G) Amplitube LE
We've since acquired the full range of IK Multimedia Amplitube emulators, (discounts available to all our students!), and they're definitely worth a second look. $399.99 (€299.99) for Amplitube 2 (£169 with the educational discount).
H) DI
One person went for this. Seriously? Oh dear.....
I) Garageband
This has found it's way into Logic 9 (admittedly with far more features), under the name of Amp Designer. Upgrade for £139 at Digital Village.
Up next - anyone for a real vs plug-in Hammond Organ and Leslie cabinet showdown? Any requests for settings, let us know.
And for those who missed it, get the wav files here.
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