What is a good guitar distortion software to use?

By Daki - Last updated: Friday, June 13, 2008 - Save & Share - 7 Comments

software442 What is a good guitar distortion software to use?
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I’m looking for some software so I can plug my guitar into my computer, then distort it with the program, and have it come out the speakers. I’ve tried GuitarFX already, but couldnt get it to work.

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7 Responses to “What is a good guitar distortion software to use?”

Comment from daoilcan
Time June 16, 2008 at 1:43 pm

buy amplifier. Softwares suck

Comment from Raymond
Time June 17, 2008 at 8:48 am

Obviously, guitar pedals/amps are the way to go, but computer software offers much versatility. Native Instruments Guitar Rig is pretty dope. It comes as a “VST” plug-in, were it is applied as an effect over any specific track. You might also need a “Host” application like Acid Pro, or Pro Tools. The link below explains it better than me.

Comment from the_end_of_the_cons
Time June 19, 2008 at 5:39 am

You can get an effects processor from Boss or Digitech for the same price as software. This typically have between 12-20 different types of amp models to choose from and you can run it into your computer just the same. You will have to just get another guitar cable too. I agree that running through software sucks and your best sound will come directly from an Amp.

Comment from orange_resevoir
Time June 22, 2008 at 4:52 pm

I really dig the Toneport UX2 – it has amp, cabinet, and effects emulators that span 4 decades. You can combine them and create your own sound for whatever you want. The Toneport acts as a sort of mini mixer, because it has 2 1/4inch inputs, 2 XLR inputs, headphone volume and input, and two gains. The program also comes with bass presets and vocal presets. I even plugged a key board into it once and was able to get an amazing grand piano sound out of it.

When I bought it, it was $250 but I think you can get one for $150 now. It has tons of was that you can get the perfect distorted sound. I record with it around the clock, and I also know that its on hand in a lot of professional studios.

Comment from ceritis
Time June 25, 2008 at 1:05 pm

Try Guitar Rig or Amplitube

Comment from Justin C
Time June 27, 2008 at 2:21 am

If you want good distortion buy the Metal Muff w/ top boost. I have it and i have no complaints quite possibly the best distortion pedal and only costs about $80-90.

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