The upgrade is $149.99 if you pre-order. I've been using Amplitube 2 for most of my cleans to mid-gain tones, so this one looks appealing with the added amps.
Amplitube 3 at namm 2010
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Loren Littlejohn
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I fucking HATE amplitube 2 such a fizz monster no matter what you do with it. For me it's the absolute bottom of the barrel for amp sims.
JohnnyMcFly
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While I may not agree with their pricing...we all know that, Hell I have harped on about everyone's pricing, IK is no different than any of the other Large commercial Vendors in pricing. I do however, Like Amplitube 3...Well done! They have done a lot of work on it and to their developers, Great job guys!
I think their work with the Fender line has influenced and Matured their overall sound..So either way, for what its worth..Good job...
Just my 2 cents...
KM
I think their work with the Fender line has influenced and Matured their overall sound..So either way, for what its worth..Good job...
Just my 2 cents...
KM
Ermz
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They'll have to bring a hell of a lot to the table to match what the free software sims are currently offering...
Jind
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While I agree to a point, I always ask myself if the "price" influences the feelings one has towards these free amp sims.
I tend to believe that most of the developers doing these sims for free would much rather, in their hearts, be making money off of these en devours and are ultimately setting it up so they can someday do just that.
As an example - Ken at ACME is looking to make the jump (not neccessarily in the AMP sim market) to commercial products at ACME. While I'm sure he is going to attempt to price his products in what he deems a fair pricing structure, ultimately he is looking to develop this into a profitable enterprise.
While people like Ongle and LePou are making free stuff right now - do they have commercial dreams and aspirations? Will you feel the same about their products when it is coming out of your wallets? Or will you look for the next great free one? I in no way ask these questions to pass judgment on anyone's intentions as I believe people should profit from their talents and would gladly pay whatever price they think their work is worth if I felt it fair and worth my investment.
I look at Amplitube as a whole product - it has modeled 160 individual items. While some I may never use, the fact that I will have them in my bag of tricks is something I value if the time comes that I'm looking for a particular sound or effect. With a current upgrade price (current presale code to owners of Amplitube products) of $149.00 and the ability to use my Jampoints to lower it even more, it seems a pretty simple choice for me. It's less than a dollar an effect, or amp, or cabinet, or rack effect, or any other ability the product offers. The new full stereo path allows you use the huge collection of analog and digital effects on your vocal tracks, keyboards and drums as well as my guitars. That's pretty cool to me.
Once again - for my use, that $149.00 will go a long way. Sure - my music is only for self consumption, but as I've noted before - I play and record for my own enjoyment and I like variety. Listening to the audio examples for Amplitube 3 got me wanting to play guitar and I think that's what the intent of any musical product is - to make the process of making music enjoyable and rewarding - something I want to do.
Just my 2 cents - your mileage may vary.
drew_drummer
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It's more likely than Ongel and LePou will get picked up by Native Instruments or IK Multimedia, or others, for contract work and perhaps full-time development employment. If I could code good software, that's what I'd be doing.
I had no intention on selling any of my stuff when I decided to learn this.. and If I start taking money for my plugins they'll just end up getting cracked/pirated anyway..
This is probably what I'd also do. Better donations than actual selling, if it's more like a hobby than a job. You'll get to choose your responsibility on updates and functionality, and no one can say a damn thing about it.
Sacha
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That mic setup looks like it would be fun to dick around with. I'm still holding out for the Axe-FX on PC before I buy any other packages.
Jind
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Dude, Jind, Ermz is the LAST person to have his opinions be influenced by price
My post was not directed at anyone in particular - it was more a question for the general public and the developers who I think should gain something for their obvious talents. I just wonder if all these guys are looking to the future and seeing if they can somehow make a career out of it?
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Don't want to hijack this thread guys, but I wanted to answer jind and those who have commented about the freeware/commercial aspects...
Jind...Just to officially answer..
Almost since the day the first codes were done, I have planned on becoming a commercial entity. Hell I remember LePou and I having that conversation at least 8 months ago. So, you did guess right.
The switch to commercialism is a lot harder than just putting up an "Open for business" sign and away you go. Really I am so frickin far behind I'm ready to pass myself! And to add to it, I built another suite too for Acoustica, and, that looks as if it will be the first commercial product. Its nice that everyone is releasing at Namm before I release my first commercial product, it will give me a chance to see what features are popular and which ones I should not waste my time with..Thanks to you guys I already know a lot of that.
As far as the offer to work for someone else, those offers have come and gone,(not from IK though). I would not do this if I had to listen to someone else's ideas and craft them.
Hope that answers your questions..
KM
Jind...Just to officially answer..
Almost since the day the first codes were done, I have planned on becoming a commercial entity. Hell I remember LePou and I having that conversation at least 8 months ago. So, you did guess right.
The switch to commercialism is a lot harder than just putting up an "Open for business" sign and away you go. Really I am so frickin far behind I'm ready to pass myself! And to add to it, I built another suite too for Acoustica, and, that looks as if it will be the first commercial product. Its nice that everyone is releasing at Namm before I release my first commercial product, it will give me a chance to see what features are popular and which ones I should not waste my time with..Thanks to you guys I already know a lot of that.
As far as the offer to work for someone else, those offers have come and gone,(not from IK though). I would not do this if I had to listen to someone else's ideas and craft them.
Hope that answers your questions..
KM
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