Amp Simulation all sounds crap on my computer

[qizmo]

So ive Tried all amp simulators out there "Revalver 4/ Amplitube 4/guitar rig5 / ezmix2 / waves amps/ And many more " ive even used like 3 different recording software " Reaper , pro tools , cubebase ,

but yet i cant get any good distortion sound , it sounds all fuzzy and noisy .. when i first saw amplitube 3 long time ago on my friends computer , he just choosed any presets in there and it all soundet so good
but on my computer NON of those amp simulators works properly on my computer , i can send 2 examples


https://clyp.it/ghlbmxeg
https://clyp.it/oyltk4er
CLEAN without any amp sim > https://clyp.it/4iae4d2x

im not clipping on my mbox mini gain
im not clipping on the recording software
using a Mac pro Mavrick
im now using Logic pro x

what am i doing wrong??
i feel as if its my computer that is something wrong with my computer

 

[JJ Jettflow]

So ive Tried all amp simulators out there "Revalver 4/ Amplitube 4/guitar rig5 / ezmix2 / waves amps/ And many more " ive even used like 3 different recording software " Reaper , pro tools , cubebase ,

but yet i cant get any good distortion sound , it sounds all fuzzy and noisy .. when i first saw amplitube 3 long time ago on my friends computer , he just choosed any presets in there and it all soundet so good
but on my computer NON of those amp simulators works properly on my computer , i can send 2 examples


https://clyp.it/ghlbmxeg
https://clyp.it/oyltk4er
CLEAN without any amp sim > https://clyp.it/4iae4d2x

im not clipping on my mbox mini gain
im not clipping on the recording software
using a Mac pro Mavrick
im now using Logic pro x

what am i doing wrong??
i feel as if its my computer that is something wrong with my computer

Do have the a high Z input (or a switch to switch an input to high Z) on your audio interface? Make sure that you do and that it is switched on. Without this, it will sound like you described.

 

[The Hash Slinging Slasher]

Could be an issue with the interface? Before loading the amp sim, make sure you're getting a good clear signal from your interface. Make sure your signal is not peaking, etc. After which if your sound is not how you like, you might want to consider buying third party cabinet impulses. Often times, it's not the "amp" portion of the amp sim that is delivering a processed, shitty sound, it's probably the cabinet simulation. Download the free version of Recabinet, and turn off the cabinet within the amp sim you are using. Try it out, brother. Third party impulses make the difference for sure

 

[Karmoon]

There does sound like there's something wrong.

What's your plugin chain?

You should be able to get very good results - even with free amp sims, never mind paid ones.

What cab and IRs are you using?

Your cab is a huge part of your sound.

Also, make sure you're not scooping too hard, as that makes everything sound pretty shitty.
Remember too not to go too crazy with gain.
People use virtual amps all the time to great effect, but there is a bit of a learning curve. Also, sometimes guitars sound shit in isolation but work very well in the context of a mix.

This tone was achieved using entirely free plugins. The only effects processing is a tiny bit of EQ on the rhythm and delay and EQ on lead:

https://clyp.it/jhbnd4wn

(please excuse/ignore the singing...^_^;; )

 

[Kozak]

IRs and EQ. Take a bit of screwing around to get good distorted sounds from sims.
One thing that caught me out once, I was using a speaker lead rather than an instrument lead, sounded a bit like what you posted.

 

[Fede_Rico]

It could be your guitar and the way you're playing. The clean signal sounds very dull, like your strings are old and/or using a very thick pick, and they sound like very boomy humbuckers. What guitar are you using?

 

[ufomammoth]

The second sample sounds fine to me...

Maybe just to me.