Free SansAmp GT2 VST plug-in (and now SansAmp PSA!)

[AXP]

Hi,

Here's a free software implementation of the GT2 stompbox for your consideration:

SoftAmp GT

It has some cool features like being able to replace op-amps with tubes, or bypass the internal speaker sim to use it with modern cabinet simulators/impulses.

You'll find the full description as well as a sound examples at the project's home page.


The algorithm behind the tube emulation is available as a standalone VST plugin - SoftAmp 3OD, which is a good all-round saturator and is also available for free at the same page.

I hope you'll like it and find some good uses for it!

Grab your copy here:
http://www.soft-amp.com/softamp-gt

 

[Deadstar]

did u make that? that thing rules! thx for sharing

here's a clip with the plug
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/367906/Deftones%20mixsans2.mp3

 

[sjcortese]

AXP, thsnk you for this, looking forward to trying it out!!

Deadstar, that sounds really, really good!

~scott

 

[ForHerDeadEyes]

Thanks! I'll check it out..

 

[LBTM]

Thanks for posting!

 

[LBTM]

Here's a test I did with this:
http://cl.ly/LkET/SoftAmp%20GT.mp3

I'm not a guitarist so excuse the playing.

Signal:
Cheap strat knock off -> Radial JDX -> Saffire 56 -> SoftAmp GT (cab emulator)

 

[Deadstar]

AXP, thsnk you for this, looking forward to trying it out!!

Deadstar, that sounds really, really good!

~scott

Thx scott.

anyway i think this vst really brings the dirt for the bass

here's the updated track
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/367906/Deftones%20-%20Tempest%20Cover.mp3

 

[sjcortese]

Ya it does, thow low notes have a nice growl/grind..

 

[AXP]

Thanks for good words!
Deadstar, yes, the 3OD was developed for KVRDC-12 contest and GT leverages the same algorithms.
I like your track, the bass sounds growly.
What is your recording/processing chain for guitars?

 

[Deadstar]

Thanks for good words!
Deadstar, yes, the 3OD was developed for KVRDC-12 contest and GT leverages the same algorithms.
I like your track, the bass sounds growly.
What is your recording/processing chain for guitars?

ibanez rg2228 -> m-audio profire-> tse 808-> bxrockrack-> saturation and eq

quad tracked

 

[Carlos Córdoba]

Thxs man!

 

[DeclanWhite]

someone needs to make an RBI sim

 

[Deuteronomy]

Sansamp rules,cheers dude

 

[LBTM]

@AXP how does it compare to the real thing? can anybody make any comparisons?

 

[FF666]

Sounds good, but the non protools users want a PSA1 emulation.

 

[DeclanWhite]

Sounds good, but the non protools users want a PSA1 emulation.

+1

 

[LBTM]

This guy have made some really good plugins.

+1 for the PSA1 or for JMP1.

 

[AXP]

Thanks for replies,

My plugin is based purely on the available GT-2 schematics, i.e. I haven't made any attempts to match it to the real pedal, because I don't have one. I've made its stomp-box clones in the past (the GT2 itself as well as some more gig-friendly preamps based on the same clipping/speakersim stages) and my impression is that this plugin is pretty good at capturing the original character. You are most likely to get different results if you try to A/B it with the real thing placing all pots in exactly similar positions, because of the component value tolerances.

As much as I would like to make a PSA sim myself, I don't have schematics. Same goes for the RBI.

Currently I'm working on my next plugin, which is a Marshall Guv'nor sim with much more sophisticated math model behind it. If you are interested, check back in a month or so.

 

[AXP]

This guy have made some really good plugins.

+1 for the PSA1 or for JMP1.

Thanks for good words and for the link to my site, I was just about to update it in my profile

 

[visceral]

Nice work. I'm really diggin' this on bass!