Cs - Ik Multimedia Amplitube 5

Every piece of gear you see grayed out in the list (the famous Slash collection, the Mesa/Boogie pack, the Brian May rig, the Syntronik synths) is a one-click purchase.

The "American Tube Clean" is world-class. It reacts to your pick attack like a real tube amp. If you roll your guitar volume down to 5, it cleans up beautifully. For jazz or pop-punk cleans, this is indistinguishable from the real amp. ik multimedia amplitube 5 cs

However, the beauty is that you can buy only what you need. If you are a metal player, buy the Metal Collection for $49. If you are a blues player, buy the Fender Collection 2 . You never have to pay for the core software. I plugged in my Fender Stratocaster (SSS pickups) and my Ibanez RG (Humbuckers) via a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. Here is the raw truth: Every piece of gear you see grayed out

Using the "British Tube Clean" (AC-30) with the Screamer overdrive in front of it is glorious. You get that chimey, edge-of-breakup tone perfect for The Strokes or U2. If you roll your guitar volume down to

Yes, IK Multimedia wants you to spend money. The Custom Shop is always there, tempting you with a $14.99 overdrive pedal or a $69.99 Dimebag Darrell collection. But here is the secret: you don't need them. With careful tweaking, the free gear is capable of radio-ready recordings.

Go download AmpliTube 5 CS. Spend two weeks learning the signal flow. If you hit a wall where the "Modern Lead" just isn't chugging hard enough, then consider buying the Soldano or Mesa pack. Until then, enjoy the fact that professional guitar tone is now a birthright, not a luxury.