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  • IK Multimedia AmpliTube 3
    « Average sounding »

    IK Multimedia has released the next edition of their famous Amplitube line - the Amplitube 3. This time, they packed even more features in the application than before. There are more pieces of gear, the application is more powerful than before, it has some added versatility that the other one didn't have and sounds a bit better. They claim it has better feel, but I'll argue that point. The biggest issue I tend to have with all modelers out there is that they still feel and sound like modelers. No matter how hard I try, they still have that stiff and grainy kind of personality. I'm a big fan of the way tube amps sound and feel, and the closest one to a real amp that I've tried was the Axe-Fx Ultra. However, that's an extremely piece of gear. The good news is that Amplitube 3 is very easy to use and set up. There are no issues getting a decent base sound to start recording with. SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE I did have some crashes with Amplitube 3. It wasn't so much of an application crash as much as it was an audio crash. When playing, I like to switch to my web browser and browse the web for a bit. Once I go back to the application, sometimes the buttons won't respond. I'm not sure if an update fixes that as I haven't updated it, but it's something to keep in mind. On the positive side, this application isn't a memory hog, so you can leave it on for long periods of time without really worrying about anything. For those wondering, I'm using a Mac Pro with an Apogee Duet interface to run this device. OVERALL OPINION Amplitube 3 is a decent modeler. It is more versatile than its predecessor, it has more of an amp feel, but in the end, it's still a modeler. It still has that signature modeler sound and feel. Because of that, I can't really rate it higher than what I have it as. So far, Fractal has been the closest company to mimicking that signature tube amp tone, but it's still not perfect.

    by Hatsubai 1 6/19/11
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  • IK Multimedia Sonik Synth 2
    songboy's review

    As with all of my IK Multimedia plugins, it functions perfectly in Logic 9, Ableton 8 and as a Stand alone unit. I have not actually needed to reference the manual for this particular synth. The reason is IK multimedia uses the same interface for the Miroslav, Sampletron, and Sampletank, and I have used those one prior and referenced there manuals. So, if you learn one, you pretty much learn them all. But from what I know from the others, IK multi writes clear and useful manuals. Yes, the general configuration is simple enough. The only thing that threw me at first was figuring out how to run more than one patch under the same Midi channel (you just click on it and drag up or down to get the appropriate number). Other than that, its a pretty simple synth to get used to. Yes, the typical options are right in front of you. You get a few knobs for each tab (env1, env2, lfo1, etc....). SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE I work off of a Macbook with Presonus gear. The software works great with this setup. So far none of my IK Multimedia plugins have ever crashed or lost any presets. The midi mapping works great with my M-audio controllers as well. With all that said above, I give this plugin a 10 out of 10. I have been using this plugin for a few months now. OVERALL OPINION What I like most about this synth is its overall broad functionality. If you were to buy just one IK Multimedia plugin, this is the one you need. It has a little taste of everything. Ironically this was the last IK multimedia plugin I bought but it should have been the first. Some shining points of this synth are the Mellotron samples and some of the electric pianos. The one thing I don't care for in this synth are the "real" piano patches. They are far from real. They are interesting for reggae and some silly piano sounds, but thats about it. I paid a little over $200 for this synth. Overall, I thinks its a pretty good price for the nice size library you get. As for precision and quality, its pretty spot on for most of all the patches. Again, the "real" pianos aren't very good, but everything else has a place. Logic 9 has a pretty similar sound bank, as well as the other IK multimedia plugins. This one holds its own against all of those. Yes, I would buy this synth again, I only wish I bought it sooner.

    by songboy 1 1/15/10
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  • IK Multimedia Sampletank 2 XL
    FP User's review

    Nope nothing missing here. You pretty much have everything you need to really manipulate sounds in this plugin. The effects are great and you get a lot of options for editing samples. Price paid $350 Wasn't really hard to get around after reading the manual but they(IK) should make it a little more intuitive to use. SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE The sound quality is great! Everything sounds great from the bass to the percussions. The brass instruments in my opinion are pretty wack but I don't really incorporate brass into my beats unless they're samples from records. There doesn't seem to be enough synth instruments to get your crunk on but what can you do? Other than that everything sounds great! Especially the bass & strings. It crashes on me a lot but I think that might because of low PC memory or something. I wouldn't recommend getting this plugin unless you have a really well-built computer to run this on. I can't even have two instruments playing out of Sampletank at the same time without it crashing on me. Definitely upgrade your computer before getting this. OVERALL OPINION It's alright. I'm a sample-based producer so I don't really use much of the sounds anyways. The only instruments I really use out of Sampletank is the bass. It's a good plugin but I'm sticking to hardware from now on. I have a Roland JV-1080 on the way as we speak. Originally posted on FutureProducers.com Posted by: I.Q. ( 6-, 2005)

    by FP User 1 10/31/08
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  • IK Multimedia Ampeg SVX
    « Took my bass to a new level »

    The Ampeg SVX Plug In comes with 4 modules; tuner, amp, cabinet/mic, and stomp. There are also 6 mic models, 24 bass amp combinations and 8 analog modeled stomps. This is one of the best plug ins that I have ever worked with for my bass. They quality of the amps/models are amazing. This is a must have for anyone who is a producer and engineer for bass tracks. SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE Installing these plug ins where pretty quick and easy the only issue is that I was experiencing some crashing with some of the amps and then Ampeg would not give much support on the issue because they said “They no longer make these plug in”. So be very wary of that, this had me very upset because I feel like they should have at least helped me trouble shoot. I was not sure if the person on the phone really knew what they were talking about or not. I eventually had to uninstall and reinstall everything to get it back to normal. OVERALL OPINION My favorite cabinets are the SVT-410H and the BA-500, these are the two that I use the most and I love the sound they create. These cabinets give me the best bass out of most any of the plug ins that I own or have even used. IK Media also makes another plug in called “Metal Studio” which is also a great plug in, though it doesn’t feel like it has as many options as the SVX plug in does. The price of the Ampeg SVX was very reasonable when it first came out and that was the reason that I purchased it. I ended up falling in love with the sound it gave to my bass tracks, it really helped them stand out in the mix and sound full and rich as opposed to thin and dry. It really took me to another level!

    by stompboxjon 2/11/13
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  • IK Multimedia Amplitube Jimi Hendrix Edition
    « Vintage and Rare Amp Simulation »

    Amplitube Jimi Hendrix is an expansion pack for IK Multimedia Amplitube. With the introduction of Amplitube Custom Shop, individual amp models in this package can be purchased separately rather than as a bundle. IKM Amplitube is a software plug-in that can be used inside a DAW, and can also be used as a stand-alone plug-in. The Jimi Hendrix expansion pack is full of vintage and rare amp models of the same gear tha Jimi Hendrix used while recording his famous guitar sounds. SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE I have listened to a lot of Jimi Hendrix in my life, a learned to play the guitar in part by learning a lot of his songs. However, I am not necessarily a Jimi Hendrix gear-head. I wish there were a few more amp models included in this package. However, I guess its possible that Hendrix didn't use that many different amps while he recorded. Nonetheless, when I think about this expansion pack, I mostly think of it more as a vintage gear package, so if there were a few more vintage amps available then great. I probably should fault IKM for trying to be true to the Jimi Hendrix gear selection. OVERALL OPINION The amp models in Amplitube Jimi Hendrix are some that you will not find anywhere else. The Fender amps are super cool for adding a touch of drive/saturation for blues-rock rhythm guitar work. The Marshall JTM100 is amazing for vintage lead sounds. My favorite part of the bundle is the collection fuzz pedals. The pedals included are perfect for a raw, old-school vibe. Most other amp sim software (Guitar Rig 5, Pod Farm, etc) only include models of Fuzz Face and Big Muff Pi pedals. If you want that real-deal fuzz sound, this collection as some amazing models. My biggest complaint with all Amplitube products is the post-effects. They really need to include some better old school effects models (Pye Compressor and Helios Eq, Plate Reverb, etc.)

    by tarrtime 12/19/12
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  • IK Multimedia AmpliTube Metal
    « Unique Selection of High-Gain Amps »

    Amplitube Metal is an expansion pack for IK Multimedia Amplitube. With the introduction of Amplitube Custom Shop, individual amp models in this package can be purchased separately rather than as a bundle. IKM Amplitube is a software plug-in that can be used inside a DAW, and can also be used as a stand-alone plug-in. AT Metal brings a collection of 'high-gain' amps to Amplitube. If you are not satisfied with the amount of drive/distortion of the amps in AT, the Metal expansion pack is a no-brainer. SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE I really like the amp sounds in AT Metal. However, I don't like many of the cabinet options, even though there are a lot to choose from. I almost always use the same 2-3 cabinets, which is a little bit disappointing. I should mention though that I am not a metal guitarist. I typically play rock music so I like my amp to have a decent amount of gain, but I definitely don't take it to the extreme. Someone that plays more true 'metal' may like the cabinets better. OVERALL OPINION Amplitube Metal has a few unique high-gain amps compared to other software sims. The Randall Warhead and Peavey 5150 are really cool, and have a different voicing and saturation than the typical Marshall/Mesa-Boogie. The choice of the JMP100 is not the typical JCM800/900 and Plexi found in most amp sims, which is a nice addition. The Mesa-Boogie Rectifier amps sound good, but are also found in a lot of other software (Guitar Rig 5, Pod Farm 2, Pod HD, etc). I would have liked to see even more amps like Bogner (although he seems to be pretty cozy with Line 6) and more Peavey amps other than the 5150. Since the release of Amplitube Metal, IKM has released amp sims of Soldano amps and Engl amps. If you want high-gain sound, these amps are a great way to supplement the AT Metal pack.

    by tarrtime 12/19/12
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  • IK Multimedia Total Studio 3
    « Tons of sounds, and it is easy to use »

    IK Multimedia Total Studio 3 Bundle comes loaded with 5 virtual synths and 3 effects suites. There are about 20 thousand total sounds with this bundle and over a 150 effects. If you are looking for a total instrument and effects bundle this is the one to buy. It cost less than 400 dollars and for all that you get it could easily cost over 500 like some of the other bundles online. You will get Sample Tron, Sample Moog, Sonic Synth 2, AmpliTube 3 and a few other plug ins when you purchase this bundle. SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE I ran Total Studio 3 on my PC running Vista but you can run it on just about any system as long as you have a faster processor and at least 1GB of RAM. OVERALL OPINION My favorite plug in out of the set is Sonik Synth 2, you can purchase Sonik Synth 2 alone for almost the same price as this whole bundle and that is why it is such a deal. Sonik Synth 2 has some great presets and I use them in almost every single song that I make. Sonik Synth 2 has kind of become like my go too synth. Setting up the Total Studio 3 Bundle was easy, it just took a long time because it is loading so much stuff. I would choose this bundle over any other VST bundle except for Komplete 8 bundle. I have also used the Total Workstation XL from IK Multimedia and it is very good as well. IK Multimedia has come out with some great plug ins and workstations over the years and this bundle has never gave me any issues with freezing or crashing on my computer. I I highly recommend this bundle especially if you are just starting out and need a good set of sounds that are affordable to start with and build off of.

    by mrjason 11/24/12
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  • IK Multimedia AmpliTube
    « Great Amp »

    There weren't any kind of compatibility issues with IK Multimedia - AmpliTube. The manual provided by the soft is quite clear and enough to understand the basic functions. The general configuration and setup is quite simple and fast, in just a couple of minutes you would have your own guitar AMP that you can use to get some great sounding guitars or even use on other instruments to get some weird effects. The typical functions are quite accessible and clear and are easy to follow the way the soft works, every preset is well placed to be easily found and use. SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE The software works good and the gear is stable , however sometimes I had my Daw crashing because of this AMP, so keep that in mind to save your project along the way. I'm getting good performances regarding emulating a real guitar sound , you know those Coldplay'ish sounds. I've been using this Amp for a while, I would say a couple of years , and it's a great program. OVERALL OPINION What I like most about it is that it doesn't require a high cpu performance, I also do enjoy the design that is quite amateur but that's the catch, that way the work flow goes much much faster and more pleasant. I like also how much presets it provides and how you can contemplate something really unique and manage to achieve that effect or sound. The price of this product is not very high so it's available to anyone, it doesn't cost much , around 200 $. Precision and quality of sounds as I mentioned are great, this product is one of the top regarding amp emulation. Knowing what I know, I would buy 2 programs , this product and as well Native Instruments Guitar Rig that is quite fun to play with.

    by BeyondR 10/26/12
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  • IK Multimedia Mastering Software 2.0
    « worth it »

    Getting Started with T Racks Mastering Software 2.0 was not difficult at all. I have been using it for 2 years now off and on. I really haven’t used it in a while due to other software that I now own that I feel are better than T Racks. But there is no doubt that T Racks is a great mastering software and you will tell a huge difference in your mastering just by using some of the built in presets. With some general understanding of mixing and mastering you will be able to put out a great complete song in no time. SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE You will probably need a manual to use this if you are a beginner, I am no sure if there actually is a hard copy of a manual though because I have never seen one nor have I needed one. There really aren't too many special things that you can do with this T Racks plug in for mastering. That is one of the misconceptions that I had when I purchased this I was expecting it to be able to do a lot more. One thing that it does great is it runs great on my windows vista computer and hasn’t gave me any issues yet. I absolutely love how fluid it runs. OVERALL OPINION If you are trying to get a good master, you can just open this up and almost instantly get one with out any problems. I do suggest getting more in depth with it though so you can really use it to its full potential. Because if you are going to spend this amount of money on it, you don’t want to just rely on the preset to get you your master. Every song needs a different master on it, so no same preset will work with every song. So understand how to use it and you will love T Racks Mastering 2.0 software.

    by theaudioandvideoguy 7/24/12
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  • IK Multimedia SampleTank XL 2.5
    H2m's review

    The installation of IK products was never very easy before they created the '"authorization manager." Otherwise, no incompatibilities. SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE Today, W7 64 on an I7 processor. Before, XP 32 on a dual-core machine. It has worked perfectly with PT6LE, PT8LE and PT10. OVERALL OPINION I bought it in 2005. I always use it, although with other signal sources. I chose it at the time to get acquainted with software samplers and to have an "acoustic" sound library that was as varied as possible, knowing that I had a synth. Regarding the sampler, you can do certain things with it, but it's a bit cumbersome. The GUI is more than limited, it's not Kontakt. When it comes to the sound library, its variety is definitely its main strength. I have since then gotten better quality sound sources, but you can nevertheless find good ideas, sounds you might have never thought of. Its value for money is all right. Now, when it comes to whether I would buy it again...it's been 7 years since I have it, and IK has made a modest evolution from V2 to V2.5 in 8 years... Which makes me think that IK will have to update it to more current standards. I have never seen a software that doesn't change... Maybe for the 10th anniversary?

    by H2m 5/12/12
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  • IK Multimedia T-RackS 3 Beyond Mastering
    « Excellent Mixing Application »

    I installed this application with no issues, the manual was very easy to understand in fact the manual isn't needed if you understand the basics of EQ,Compression and other essential mixing tools etc. I run this on a windows 7 setup with no issues. Sorry I can't speak on the other operating systems. SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE Every feature works flawlessly, presets are easy to access and use not to mention you can create your own presets which I strongly suggest doing because stock presets get old and they don't work well on your style of music it kind of keeps you in a box which is something you do not want to be in. You want to be able to mix projects save the presets and then use the presets on more/other projects that you'll do in the future. For example lets say you're creating a beat for Lil Wayne you mix it and later on down the road Wayne or an artist wants a similar beat (Dynamic wise) it will be very easy to replicate that mix because you are already have the settings OVERALL OPINION What I enjoyed most about T-Racks was it worked perfectly for what I needed (polishing my mixes). I've tried other mixing suites mostly the ones that come with DAWS such as Logic, Pro tools, Sonar, Cubase etc. I've even tried WAVES and to be honest T-Racks was just easier to get my head around and do exactly what I needed to get done. T-Racks is well worth the money spent if I had to start over and pick a mixing/mastering bundle software I'd go with T-Racks it's just easy straight for and very easy to use. Not that this has anything to do with it's quality but it allows you to change it's skin thus giving it a different look. Another great thing about T-Racks is everything is non destructive many if you push the EQ or the compressor you can always remove it without ruining the audio.

    by vsavagellc 12/19/11
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  • IK Multimedia AmpliTube 2
    « Slight upgrade but nothing special »

    Amplitube 2 brings even more effects and sounds that the original one did not have. It's more versatile than before, and you can program in more tones. To get it up, you get some sort of mic pre or interface, plug that into your computer, then plug your guitar into your computer. You can load it up as a stand alone application or in your favorite DAW for recording purposes. I never experienced any compatibility issues, so no problems there. I never read the manual, so I can't comment on that. Everything is pretty easy to use, so getting started up shouldn't be too much of an issue. There are some quirks in the program, but you should be able to figure out everything within a few minutes of clicking around. SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE I had some stability issues with this software, just like I had with the original. It would crash and cause some bizarre things to happen when I'd put it in the background. That's a big thing for me because I like to just sam with something in the background while I'm messing around with the web or something. Going back and forth seemed to cause some sort of glitch. It took a decent chunk of memory, but it was never anything too major. The biggest issue with this is that it doesn't sound all that great. The treble was harsh, and it felt just like a regular modeler feels. That's a big no-no for me as feel is the most important thing when it comes to playing. I couldn't get into using this program at all. OVERALL OPINION The effects and amp sims are decent, but decent is about as good as it's going to get. They're far from stellar, and there are better modeling solutions out there. If you're willing to try out some of the free programs, I recommend giving them a try. Just get some sort of impulse loader, and you should be good to go.

    by Hatsubai 6/24/11
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