OG_Blues
Guitar Geezer
For so long I have been saying how I only need a small number of different amp sounds, with just a few
pedals and I have everything I need. I have trimmed down to just 2 guitars and only have 2 small real
amps left as part of my effort to simplify and get everything more compact after giving up my large
practice space in the basement for the greater good. I'm still trying to figure out how this did ME any good.
The second phase of this was to go computer centric and relegate the real amps to just the occasional
exercise period just to make sure they still work, and blow the dust off my pant legs.
Ok, this is where it all went astray. I started watching videos of the new Amplitube 5 and figured it would
be the perfect plug in for my DAW setup. After carefully reviewing the product offering and looking at which
amps came with the different versions, it became clear that the IK Multimedia marketing folks have masterfully
created their versions in such a way that only the most expensive version makes any sense to buy (IMO).
I just had to have the full Fender amp collection that includes the '64 Vibroverb and the Vibro King on top of the
other Fender classics like the Twin, Princeton, Champ, etc. So I sprung for the MAX version.
This means I am now the proud possessor of 1643 different amps, 5249 different pedal effects, 1073 rack
effects, 721 different cabinets, etc. etc. Ok, maybe I exaggerate the numbers a wee bit, but you get the idea.
That's a whole lotta stuff for someone that only needs a few sounds to be happy.
Was it worth it? HELL YES!!! It's awesome, and I haven't begun to scratch the surface of even previewing
the amp models, much less the effects.
I have to say, the Vibro King is amazing and does not disappoint. It is the most articulate amp I have ever
played, which is somewhat unusual for a tube amp. It has a feature I call MA - "Mistake Amplification".
Any slight imperfection in technique seems to stand out with this amp, so it REALLY forces one to focus
on playing cleanly with the best technique you can muster. That makes for a really good practice amp!!
While I will likely never use many of the amps and effects in this package, I am finding some that I do find
immediately satisfying, so........ya, call me a hypocrite - I can take it.
BTW, you can buy any of the Amplitube 5 stuff now with a discount code that gives you 15% off - that was
just enough for me to take the leap.
pedals and I have everything I need. I have trimmed down to just 2 guitars and only have 2 small real
amps left as part of my effort to simplify and get everything more compact after giving up my large
practice space in the basement for the greater good. I'm still trying to figure out how this did ME any good.
The second phase of this was to go computer centric and relegate the real amps to just the occasional
exercise period just to make sure they still work, and blow the dust off my pant legs.
Ok, this is where it all went astray. I started watching videos of the new Amplitube 5 and figured it would
be the perfect plug in for my DAW setup. After carefully reviewing the product offering and looking at which
amps came with the different versions, it became clear that the IK Multimedia marketing folks have masterfully
created their versions in such a way that only the most expensive version makes any sense to buy (IMO).
I just had to have the full Fender amp collection that includes the '64 Vibroverb and the Vibro King on top of the
other Fender classics like the Twin, Princeton, Champ, etc. So I sprung for the MAX version.
This means I am now the proud possessor of 1643 different amps, 5249 different pedal effects, 1073 rack
effects, 721 different cabinets, etc. etc. Ok, maybe I exaggerate the numbers a wee bit, but you get the idea.
That's a whole lotta stuff for someone that only needs a few sounds to be happy.
Was it worth it? HELL YES!!! It's awesome, and I haven't begun to scratch the surface of even previewing
the amp models, much less the effects.
I have to say, the Vibro King is amazing and does not disappoint. It is the most articulate amp I have ever
played, which is somewhat unusual for a tube amp. It has a feature I call MA - "Mistake Amplification".
Any slight imperfection in technique seems to stand out with this amp, so it REALLY forces one to focus
on playing cleanly with the best technique you can muster. That makes for a really good practice amp!!
While I will likely never use many of the amps and effects in this package, I am finding some that I do find
immediately satisfying, so........ya, call me a hypocrite - I can take it.
BTW, you can buy any of the Amplitube 5 stuff now with a discount code that gives you 15% off - that was
just enough for me to take the leap.