Shattered Glass Audio Ace: The Legendary 1950s Tweed in Your DAW
Shattered Glass Audio Ace is a high-quality digital emulation of one of the most famous 5-watt American tube amplifiers from the 1950s. This “tweed” classic amplifier is renowned for its dynamic, touch-sensitive sound, perfect for blues, rock, and funk. Ace by SGA brings all this vintage character into your software environment, allowing you to get the authentic tone of the legendary equipment.
The developers have recreated the entire amplifier circuit with attention to the dynamic interactions between the stages. This provides a realistic response to your playing, reproducing all the nuances – from a clean sound to rich overdrive.
Ace’s Capabilities and Features
Ace offers a simple interface and powerful features for flexible sound shaping.
Key Modeling Aspects
- Precise circuit modeling: Captures the dynamic interactions between all parts of the amplifier.
- Authentic tube models: Uses accurate models of 12AX7 and 6V6GT tubes.
Settings and Flexibility
- Classic modifications: Includes emulation of two common mods (feedback, grid resistors) with the ability to disable them for the original sound.
- Input gain: Up to 12 dB for a more pronounced overdrive.
- Cabinet simulation: Built-in, with the ability to disable it.
Optimization
- Low CPU load: Ideal for live performances and large projects.
- Oversampling: Options 2x, 4x, 8x for a balance of quality and performance.
Conclusion
Shattered Glass Audio Ace is a highly accurate emulation of the legendary 50s amplifier. It conveys the soul and character of the original through detailed circuit and tube modeling, the presence of classic modifications, and flexible settings. Clean, ringing tone, warm crunch, or juicy overdrive – Ace will recreate them with all the warmth and dynamics of a tube classic. Easy to use and optimized, it will be a valuable addition for guitarists and sound engineers who appreciate vintage sound.
