The Guqin is often known as "the instrument of the sages" and here Sound Magic has based their modelling on a design dating from the Tang Dynasty 1200 years ago. It sounds magnificent.
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The new MG-300 Modelling Guitar Processor from NUX is packed with an insane amount of features, and could give other budget multi-FX units a run for their money.
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Neural Networks amp modelling is being teased by Mercuriall Audio in their latest video for a new mystery software amp plugin.
The best of both worlds? The Diezel VHX amp head mixes tube tones with digital IRs and DSP control, adds in a ton of features, modern technology and some serious valve amp pedigree. Whew!
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Using their magical second-generation spectral modelling engine Sampleson has analysed the Fender Rhodes Suitcase 73 and squeezed it down to a 35MB virtual instrument.
If you're looking for a multi-role modelling amp that covers lots of scenarios, Thomann has a proposition for you: a full €100 off the highly successful Boss Katana Artist 100-watt combo.
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The new Vox Cambridge50 emulates some classic amp tones using 21st century technology like NuTube and VET, delivering 50 Watts, more than enough for smaller gigs - and the price is competitive, too.
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Mooer's new Hornet White is based on its existing Hornet amp, just in white and with different amp models. How will this well-priced 15W practise amp handle the competition from IK, Blackstar et al.?
The physical modelling in Xhun Audio's ResonHeart is based purely on the mechanical components of clockwork, air pumps, motors, pneumatic valves and complex resonators. It's a mechanical synthesizer.
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IK's "Next Level" Hammond B-3X organ analog modelled virtual instrument developed in partnership with Hammond USA and Suzuki Music Corp is as authentic and real as it can possibly be.
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Applied Acoustic Systems has updated their virtual analog synthesizer to Ultra Analog VA-3 by both streamlining the interface and doubling the power for two layers of split or stacked performance.
A brushed kit is something of a rarity in sample packs and drum instruments. Sampleson is looking to redress the balance while reproducing some of the technique that's unique to drumming with brushes.
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Sampleson has shifted its spectral modelling gaze onto the electric pianos of the 1990s and offers up the aptly named Glassy combining classic DX and Roland digital sounds with a snuggly pad generator
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UPDATE: Since this post was published, an image of what looks like a new Floorboard Profiler has been spotted on Instagram. And it looks like a whole lot of Profiler, in a floorboard format.
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The "amp modelling vs tube amp" debate has been heating up of late: Have amp modellers finally won the war? Are tube amps out-dated? Don't write off tube amps just yet, we say...
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Spectral Modelling is a curious thing. They sample an instrument and reduce it down to simple sine waves that recreate the authentic sound in a handful of MBs. The Model T is their latest electric piano.
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Neural DSP has released a new virtual amp modelling plug-in, Archetype, built with help from Australian guitar virtuoso Plini that might have what it takes to stand out in a crowded market.
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Brainworx and Plug-in Alliance promised us some software synths at NAMM earlier in the year. The first one to emerge is a rather brilliant recreation of the classic Oberheim SEM.
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Could the new budget-friendly HoTone MP-100 Ampero be the product to knock Line 6's Helix off the top of the pile? Well, it certainly has a lot of features packed into it, so maybe...
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Audient is teasing a new box on Twitter. Could it be a guitar interface? Have built-in DSP/modelling? Can we use it for live work or desktop recording? What could "AMP IO" mean?
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Looking for some new virtual guitar amps and cabinets? Positive Grid has a special Christmas give-away this year, offering its Bias Amp 2 LE software bundle for free for a limited time.
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Applied Acoustics Systems double the voices and expand the possibilties of their string oscillator based physically modelled synthesizer with String Studio VS-3
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Sampleson has taken their Rhodes samples apart and found that they only need to tune sine waves to accurately recreate the entire spectrum of sound. Markus 88 is only 25MB and sounds like a 2GB instrument.
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New Line 6 HX Stomp combines all the sounds and effects of the Helix range, yet manages to squeeze them into a much smaller pedal format.
