Scuffham S-Gear

Mike Scuffham, ex-Marshall Product Designer who worked among other projects on the JMP-1, is about to launch S-Gear, a guitar amp simulator for Windows (standalone and VST).

Specs:

Pre and power amp tube models

Tube power amp dynamics

Classic tone stack and filtering configurations

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Dual 64bit convolution processor

Built-in cabinet impulses by Redwirez

'Z’-control tube amp impedance modelling

Import mono or stereo impulses in .wav format

Fine tune with shelving EQ

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Two delay character modes: Analogue and Tube

Mono and Stereo operation

Modulation and Tone controls

Tape delay and BBD simulations

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Organise your tones into Presets, Banks and Sets

Import and Export of settings

MIDI control of presets, banks and parameters

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Standalone Application and VST plug-in

One click online activation – No USB dongles

Deactivate online and migrate your licence

Two simultaneous activations per licence

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S-Gear Requirements

Hardware:

Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz (or better) min 2GB RAM.

ASIO compatible sound card or audio interface.

Supported Operating Systems:

Windows 7 (32 bit or 64 bit)

Windows Vista (32 bit or 64 bit)

Windows XP (SP2 or later)

S-Gear currently runs under Microsoft Windows only. A MAC version will be available soon, and existing S-Gear customers will be entitled to this. In the meantime, S-Gear will run under Windows XP with BOOTCAMP on the MAC, although the company says they cannot provide full support for this platform.

Available Amps:

The Duke

According to the manufacturer:

“The Duke’s tone stack has a subtle mid-range scoop and warm treble lift, giving the amp a sweet tone even when driven with a bridge single coil pickup. Three voicings on the overdrive channel (Normal, Thick and Bright) provide extra versatility.”

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The Stealer

“Don’t be misled by the gold front panel – the Stealer is a very versatile amp. Back in my days at Marshall Amps, we had an old red Park 75 Head that sounded like no other amp you have ever heard – like an un-teathered wild horse with screaming tones and a great dynamic. My memory of this Park amp serves as an influence for the Stealer.”

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The Jackal

“A take on the modern high gain amp. I guess the purple tolex is a nod in the direction of Mike Soldano’s classic amp of the 80's. The Jackal flies the flag with super crunch and outrageous liquid leads.”

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Pricing & Availability

S-Gear will be on sale from the 25th April 2011 for $75 (excl. sales tax)