Vst Plugin Amp Modeling
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Did you know that Reaper had electric guitar 'virtual amp' modelers? I didn't :-P. There are several and they are included with Reaper - in the collection of plugins it comes with. The effect is a 'JS' plugin (short for 'jesusonic'), which is a Reaper-specific plugin.
Anyway, someone on our YouTube Channel was asking if there was a way to plug his electric guitar into Reaper through a regular audio interface (such as a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2), and hear it sound like it was played through 'virtual amps.'
Amp Modelers In Reaper?
At first I didn't know if you could do this with a standard interface. I use a specific interface - the Line 6 Pod Studio - for recording electric guitar. You use that interface (the Pod) along with the Line 6 software, Amp Farm, to access dozens and dozens of high quality virtual amplifiers. This is how I recorded 'That Thing You Do.' See our post 'Cover of “That Thing You Do” – Record a Rock Song on Your Computer' for more on that :-).
For the kind of quality of amp models you get with Line 6, you obviously pay (gladly, in my case). But it turns out that Reaper has some amp models (in the effect, 'Convolution Amp/Cab Modeler') that are FREE! I was shocked. And as I said earlier, it's already part of Reaper out of the box (virtually speaking :)).
Free Vst Amp Plugins
How Good Are These Virtual Amps?
Are they as good as the Line 6 ones? No they are not. But they are pretty cool! For one thing, they are free (I did mention that, right? :-P). But technically the Reaper amp modeler does not try to model the actual physical amplifier. The reason for the name 'convolution amp/cab modeler' is that it is really an 'impulse' of the the amp in a space, rather than trying to make everything sound like it was run through the amplifier.
What does that mean? Well, probably the best way to learn what that means is to check out the article here from Sound on Sound. The point is that the Reaper 'virtual amp' effect is more of an approximation than an attempt to sound exactly like a real amp.
That doesn't mean it isn't cool! See the video below for how to do it and what it sounds like:
As I show in the video, you can add distortion to the sound by loading another JS plugin (called 'distortion,' oddly enough).
Also, you can 'play live' by loading the effects on the track and arming it to record. You will have to switch on the 'record monitoring' button. All that is shown in the video.
So you do not necessarily need to have a paid virtual amp program or a specific guitar interface in order to record a cool electric guitar sound using Reaper. Have fun!
Guitar Amp Classics make extensive use of advanced Yamaha modeling technology. Four amp types with completely different sonic characteristics are provided, CLEAN, CRUNCH, DRIVE and LEAD. Best of all, the version 2 update includes both a DSP-powered version* and a VST 3 version of Guitar Amp Classics. That's a big plus for any guitarist, as the whole recording process becomes more convenient and more flexible. Just record the dry signal while listening to your favorite amp sound without any latency using the DSP version. Once you're done, you can re-amp the recorded track with the VST 3 version, the Amp Simulator plug-in included with Cubase AI or any other modeling plug-in you like.
CLEAN
This amp type is optimized for clean tones, effectively simulating the tight brilliance of transistor amplifiers. The tonal character of this amp model provides an ideal sonic foundation for recording with multi-effects. It also features built-in chorus and vibrato effects.
CRUNCH
Free vst flanger. This is the amp type to use when you want lightly overdriven crunch tones. The CRUNCH model simulates the type of vintage tube amplifiers that are favored for blues, rock, soul, R&B, and similar styles.
LEAD
The LEAD amp type simulates a high-gain tube amp that is rich in overtones. It is ideally suited to playing lead guitar lines that will fit in well in an ensemble, but it can also be set up for crisp accompaniment tones as well.
DRIVE
The DRIVE amp type provides a selection of distortion sounds that simulate the tonal character of high-gain tube amplifiers. From mildly overdriven crunch to heavy distortion suitable for hard rock, heavy metal, or hardcore styles, this model offers a wide range of sonic capabilities.
Vst Plugin Amp Modeling Kit
Six amplifier types are provided. Types 1 and 2 feature relatively mild distortion that allows picking nuances to come through naturally. Types 3 and 4 have more pronounced overtones, resulting in a fat, soft tone. Types 5 and 6 deliver wild, aggressive distortion with a tight attack. The even-numbered amp types have greater presence and range than the odd-numbered types.