Note: This is the Version 1 hardware unit.
Guitar Rig Perfect Custom Tone GUITAR RIG is a complete solution for the modern guitarist – on the stage, in the rehearsal room, at home, or in the studio. GUITAR RIG combines highly advanced software and a sturdy hardware foot controller - “Rig Kontrol”.
The GUITAR RIG software offers first-class emulations of classic and modern amplifiers, cabinets, microphones, and effects, letting guitarists easily create any guitar set-up imaginable. The outstanding sound quality, extensive features, and wide ranging flexibility set GUITAR RIG apart.
Rig Kontrol Four freely assignable switches and one pedal for controlling the software. The newly developed foot controller "Rig Kontrol" offers a functional design and sturdy construction. Rig Kontrol allows for direct control over any parameters the user assigns to it. At the same time it serves as a D.I. box for connecting the guitar to the computer soundcard. A separate MIDI interface is not necessary, since the control data for the foot controller is communicated via the line-in connection. Guitar Rig can also be controlled with other MIDI foot controllers.
Rigging up the GUITAR RIG: The guitar is connected to the line input on the Rig Kontrol foot controller via a standard guitar cable. The two standard line outs on the Rig Kontrol connect to the line ins of your audio interface (soundcard) via standard guitar cables as well. There's no USB, MIDI, or FireWire connection necessary!
Endless Possibilities GUITAR RIG integrates three tube amplifier emulations, which were developed through detail-exact analysis of popular models. In addition there are more than 20 outstanding sounding effects, including emulations of well-known vintage pedals and modern effects like delay, reverb, and EQs. GUITAR RIG also includes an extensive "Cabinets and Mics" module with ten speaker types, and five microphone types, each with four different positions. Up to eight speaker and mic combinations are possible simultaneously! GUITAR RIG’s modular structure makes it possible to combine any amplifier or effect in any order or quantity you desire. A special split module allows parallel signal processing with different amplifiers, cabinets and effects.
First-Class Sound Native Instruments is known for outstanding emulations of hardware instruments. For GUITAR RIG, NI has developed a special "Dynamic Tube Response" technology, which provides an unprecedented clarity and responsiveness in the sound. With help from impulse response modeling, the sound characteristics of different speakers and microphones can be emulated simultaneously. This results in powerful, dynamic guitar sounds that sound just like the originals while setting all new benchmarks.
Live and in the Studio Guitar Rig is ideal for live performance and practice sessions and can run as a standalone application without the need for any host sequencing software. In fact, the foot controller makes playing possible without the need to touch, or even see, the computer! Naturally, Guitar Rig also supports all major plug-in formats, making it an excellent tool for recording, postproduction, and sound design.
Features: Complete solution for perfect guitar sound and effects processing in real time. Modern analog modeling, including Dynamic Tube Response technologies, for a powerful and dynamic tube sound True to the original amp emulations inspired by Mesa/Boogie Rectifier, Fender Twin Reverb, and Marshall Plexi 50W Selection of more than 20 classic and modern guitar effects, all with perfect sound quality, including diverse distortions, dynamics, modulation effects, spring reverb, talk box, and more Flexible cabinet and microphone simulation: ten speaker models, five microphones, and four microphone positions Includes metronome, tuning device, a Tapedeck module for recording, and time stretching ideal for stage, studio, and rehearsal Control all parameters with the included foot controller, which doubles as a D.I. box: no MIDI interface required Huge selection of presets for famous guitar sounds and productions Clear graphic Rack concept with simple drag & drop operation and high flexibility Can be used standalone and as a plug-in in a sequencer
Interfaces: WIN: VST RTAS DXi ASIO Direct Sound MAC: VST Audio Units RTAS Core Audio Core MIDI System Requirements: Minimum Requirements PC: Windows XP, Pentium 700 MHz/Athlon XP 1.33 GHz, 256 MB RAM Mac: Mac OS 10.2.6, PowerMac G4 733 MHz, 512 MB RAM Recommended System PC: Windows XP. Pentium 700 MHz/Athlon 1.4 GHz, 512 MB RAM Mac: Mac OS 10.3, G4 1.25 MHz, 768 MB RAM *High-quality audio card with fast Core Audio or ASIO 2.0 drivers recommended.