Native Instruments GUITAR RIG 3 KONTROL Reviews

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With Guitar Rig 3 KONTROL Edition, you can work with a diverse group of setups, including 12 amps, 17 guitar and 6 bass cabs, 4 rotary speakers, and 9 microphones with adjustable positioning and 44 effects via your computer. This Native Instruments amp modeling software is great when you don't have space in your abode for several stacks and cabinets but still want to hear the array of tones your guitar or bass could produce if you did.

An onboard studio-quality soundcard routes the signal to your speakers where the drag-and-drop rack format and enhanced preset management system allows you to discover what combination works best for your sonic needs. In fact, the newest incarnation of GUITAR RIG comes with a "Matched Cabinet" feature that offers tried-and-true, classic combinations of amps and cabinets so you spend more time playing and less time searching for that one tone. The software's Dynamic Tube Response Technology recreates the various amps, cabs, mics, and effects in exacting detail, delivering perfect custom tone in seconds.

Not only is the software quick and user-friendly, but with this edition you get a nifty piece of hardware for even more fun. The stylish RIG KONTROL 3 foot controller comes with eight switches and a sturdy pedal, giving you realtime control of any parameter within GUITAR RIG 3. The RIG KONTROL has also been redesigned with new coloring, labels, and I/O level meters with activity LEDs. It has a high-end audio interface integrated into it, featuring crystal-clear 24-bit/192kHz analog-to-digital converters. This makes all your GUITAR RIG 3 sounds more pristine, and yet its a tough enough foot controller and to survive in any studio or stage environment.

Speaking of the stage, the revamped user interface includes ultra-clear 'Live View' displays which provide gigging guitarists a bright view of the most essential assignments and parameters they'll need.