Amplistortion: Universal Multi-Effect for Guitar
Amplistortion by RCVPROD is a powerful and versatile VST plugin designed specifically for guitarists. It functions as a comprehensive multi-effect that combines everything needed to create high-quality guitar sound without the need for bulky hardware. The plugin is ideal for use in various scenarios: from live performances, where low latency is critical, to studio work, where flexibility and precision are needed, and, of course, for home rehearsals.
Amplistortion delivers excellent sound quality that will satisfy even the most demanding musicians. Its key feature is the reproduction of a rich and dense high-gain distortion, making it an indispensable tool for fans of heavy music genres such as hard rock and metal. However, the plugin’s flexibility allows it to be easily adapted to work with any musical style where a distinctive guitar tone is required.
Full Guitar Track Emulation
One of the main aspects of Amplistortion is its ability to emulate the entire typical guitarist’s signal chain. The plugin imitates the operation of a pedalboard, guitar amplifier, cabinet, and even the microphones used to record them. This detailed emulation allows you to get the most realistic sound and playing feel, as if you were connected to physical equipment. This greatly simplifies the process of creating guitar parts, allowing you to quickly get the final tone, ready for mixing or live performance.
Key Effect Modules
Amplistortion integrates several key processing modules, each of which plays an important role in shaping the final sound. These modules can be combined and customized individually to achieve the desired result:
- Stereo Source Selector: Allows you to select which input stereo channel your guitar signal will be processed from (left or right).
- Compressor (with Intelligent Noise Gate): Controls the dynamic range of the signal, making it more even and controlled, and also effectively suppresses unwanted noise and background interference thanks to the built-in gate.
- Tube Distortion: This is the heart of the Amplistortion sound, responsible for the rich, warm and dynamic overdrive characteristic of tube amplifiers.
- Amplifier/Cabinet/Microphone Simulator: This module reproduces the acoustic characteristics of different guitar amplifiers, speakers, and microphones, allowing you to shape a unique timbre and “feel” of space.
- Stereo Chorus: Adds volume, richness, and slight movement to the sound, creating the effect of multiple overlaid instruments or a slight “detuning.”
- Stereo Delay: A classic delay effect that allows you to create both simple repeats (echo) and complex rhythmic patterns or atmospheric spaces.
- Stereo Reverb: Simulates the reflection of sound from the walls of a room, adding a sense of space, depth, and atmosphere to the guitar part.
- Stereo Enhancer: A module designed to expand the stereo base of the guitar sound and enhance its overall presence in the mix.
Ease of Integration and Use
Integrating Amplistortion into your music workflow is extremely simple. Just create a new stereo track in your DAW (music creation software) and load the Amplistortion2 plugin. It can usually be found in the “Distortion” or “Amplification” category among your VST effects. After loading, select the appropriate input channel (left or right) for your guitar and start adjusting the sound using the plugin’s intuitive controls.
Conclusion
Amplistortion by RCVPROD is an excellent choice for guitarists working on Windows operating systems (both 32-bit and 64-bit versions are supported) and using VST plugins. Its combination of high-quality guitar equipment emulation and a multi-functional set of effects makes it a powerful and flexible tool for creating any guitar sound – from clean to extremely overdriven. It is a comprehensive solution that replaces an entire arsenal of physical devices with one convenient plugin, allowing musicians to focus on the main thing – their music and creativity.
