Native Instruments today announced GUITAR RIG 3, the next generation of its award-winning digital guitar studio.
The third version expands on nearly
every aspect that sets GUITAR RIG apart as the most capable digital guitar
solution. It now offers more amps and effects, powerful new live features, a
completely reworked tone library complete with improved preset handling, and
a redesigned Rig Kontrol pedal board with optimized control and audio
interface functionality. Both a "Kontrol Edition" with foot pedal and a
software-only "Software Edition" of GUITAR RIG 3 will be available.
GUITAR RIG 3 offers four additional emulations of highly sought-after
original guitar amplifiers, all based on Native Instruments' Dynamic Tube
Response technology to provide the unique dynamics and full tonal charisma
of tube amplification. New amps include the "Ultraschall", the "Tweed
Delight", the "Citrus" and the "Hi-White". A new "Matched Cabinet" module
now also provides a carefully matched combination of cabinet and microphones
for every amplifier in GUITAR RIG 3, and is especially straightforward and
effective to set up and tweak.
The effects arsenal of GUITAR RIG 3 has also been further expanded with six
new units, including a sublime analog-modeled emulation of a legendary
vintage tape delay. This outfits GUITAR RIG 3 with a powerful arsenal of 12
true-to-life amps as well as 44 stomp boxes and effects, providing an immeasurable sonic variety to guitarists and producers.
The redesigned Rig Kontrol foot pedal included in the "Kontrol Edition" of
GUITAR RIG 3 offers immediate and intuitive control of the software at any
time. Two additional buttons, integrated signal level indicators and concise
button labeling all make sure that GUITAR RIG can be controlled hands-free
and away from the computer screen. The integrated audio interface has also
been upgraded with studio-grade Cirrus Logic converters that provide
pristine audio quality for all applications.
To provide guitarists and producers with a rich sonic resource right from
the start, GUITAR RIG 3 includes a new preset collection with more than 300
production-ready guitar tones that focus on highly playable amp sounds,
spanning a wide range of musical eras and styles. Preset handling is more
convenient due to the redesigned browser with improved search functions, new "bank categories" and a new snapshot feature that allows guitarists to
quickly switch between multiple variations of a tone.
To further accommodate guitarists who take GUITAR RIG on stage or to the
rehearsal room, the new version also introduces a Live View feature that
displays a large-scale full-screen view of the most vital parameters for
live use. Preset lists, button and pedal assignments and tuner functions can
now all be monitored through the Live View at a glance.
GUITAR RIG 3 is also fully compatible with KORE, the advanced host system
from Native Instruments.
GUITAR RIG 3 will be available in October as "Kontrol Edition" and "Software
Edition" for a suggested retail price of $559 / EUR 499 and $339 / EUR 299
respectively. Discounted updates and upgrades for existing GUITAR RIG owners
will also be available.
For more information, please see
Guitarrig
