Comments on: Don’t overspend on new guitar amps: get these 2 great Mac apps instead http://gigaom.com/2012/11/24/we-are-the-champions-two-great-guitar-amp-programs-for-the-mac/ Wed, 22 May 2013 16:40:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Justin L. Franks http://gigaom.com/2012/11/24/we-are-the-champions-two-great-guitar-amp-programs-for-the-mac/#comment-1312533 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 08:21:31 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=586539#comment-1312533 There is definitely a very large bias against anything without tubes, and especially against modeling. 10 years ago, or even just a couple of years ago, amp modeling was definitely inferior. But the most modern amp modeling software really is incredible, and only people with the very most discriminating ears can reliably tell the difference in a blind test.

The amount of detail, dynamics, and quality of tone of amp modeling software is stunning, and the fact that you can own accurate models of amps which you could never afford for less than the cost of an entry-level tube amp makes it even sweeter.

]]> By: Rich http://gigaom.com/2012/11/24/we-are-the-champions-two-great-guitar-amp-programs-for-the-mac/#comment-1310250 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:43:53 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=586539#comment-1310250 I have the impression that every guitar player feels that a good tube amp is what they most want to play through, and no modeling program – and definitely no solid-state amp or stomp box – is as good as tubes. The only downside is the cost and maintenance of tube amps. Would you agree?

]]> By: Niels Erik Frederiksen http://gigaom.com/2012/11/24/we-are-the-champions-two-great-guitar-amp-programs-for-the-mac/#comment-1310235 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 12:44:27 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=586539#comment-1310235 Great article. Do you know if it’s possible to create a separate Aggregate input in Apple’s Audio Midi setup or something similar on an iPad? I would like to do the same as you with my amplifier and/or Roland Midi Piano.
Best regards
Niels Erik

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