Reamping: Revalver, Bias, Guitar Rig, GTR?

monquixote

I've just recorded some overdubs for a demo I'm working on and I've got them as amp signal, but also as dry guitar signal with the idea that I might reamp them. 

My plan was to reamp through my actual amplifier, but I'm interested in the idea of doing it via software.

If I were to do this through my DAW what plugins are available that would let me do this?

I've heard that the free version of Torpedo is very good.

monquixote

Moved to studio and recording. 

Is the consensus that Bias is the best thing around at the moment?

Gassage

Torpedo blows a lot out of the water for sure.

monquixote

Gassage said:

Torpedo blows a lot out of the water for sure.

I see what you did there.

rpr

Here's a useful resource for free VST plug ins-I've linked to the amp pages.-http://www.vst4free.com/index.php?plug-ins=Guitar/Amp-

there's everything from fender cleans to hi gain monsters, also some effects that may be useful.

I found this one useful for general purpose;

http://www.vst4free.com/free_vst.php?id=580

Try not to go mental and download loads cos it can slow things down quite a bit.

If you haven't already, try using the Automated Envelop function,it does help stop tour tracks from sounding too static.

monquixote

Edit I've realised that most of the plugins are only $99 anyway which isn't silly money so I think I'm most interested in knowing which is the best and easiest for low gain sounds.

Danny1969

Try re amping into a real amp. There's something about actually moving some air and capturing it back through an actual mic. Last week I had a producer re amp several songs through a Boogie Mk5 and a Fender Blues Deville and the results pissed all over his cab impulses. 

monquixote

Danny1969 said:

Try re amping into a real amp. There's something about actually moving some air and capturing it back through an actual mic. Last week I had a producer re amp several songs through a Boogie Mk5 and a Fender Blues Deville and the results pissed all over his cab impulses. 

I'd like to, but I'm doing it in my house while the kids are asleep in odd half hours so it needs to be quick and quiet.

ecc83

A re-amping rig can be very simple.

A 10k Ohm log (or so) potentiometer and the necessary leads from the AI/desk to the amp. Make the cable FROM  pot wiper to amp fairly short, 2mtrs or so max. Arrange a switch to break the screen from source to amp to avoid hum loops, tho' you might not need it.

If you want to have a go, tell me and I will post a diagram.

Dave.

monquixote

Update:

I tried Vintage Amp Room, but I don't have a key thingy so it didn't work. 

I also tried Revalver, which was quite good. 

Finally had a go with Bias which has blown my mind. It sounds amazing. The best modelling I've heard. I know what I'll be using!

hubobulous

I have Revalver Mk V I think it is from memory. Apparently the latest version isn't as good, but I love the one that I have. Sounds like you've tried it already, but I think the free download allows most functionality without the ability to save settings.

Out of all of the main plugins - Amplitube, GigRig etc, I find Revalver to be the best. Couple it with impulses such as Recabinet and its hard to beat IMO

monquixote

@drew_fx recommended Scufham which I now think I might like even more. 

Agh my head might explode!

Heartfeltdawn

Scuffham is the best I've used and is on the list to buy when I'm back working properly. Bought and sold Amplitube, never liked it and the interface is fiddly. AT the minute I'm using Torpedo and it does make a huge difference to the sound. 

monquixote

Heartfeltdawn said:

Scuffham is the best I've used and is on the list to buy when I'm back working properly. Bought and sold Amplitube, never liked it and the interface is fiddly. AT the minute I'm using Torpedo and it does make a huge difference to the sound. 

Have you tried Torpedo with Scuffham?

I've had a quick go, but I'm not sure if it's really an improvement to Scuffham's Pro Convolver.

Teetonetal

I have Guitar Rig 3, Amplitube 3, Revalver 3,  Scuffham S-Gear and the stuff bundled with Logic Pro X.

IMO S-Gear is by far the best of all of these, especially for low gain and it is pretty cheap. New updates in Jan too apparently.