DIG by AcmeBarGig: Tube Sound and Effects for Guitar
Meet DIG, which stands for Dual Integrated Gain – a powerful and highly flexible software suite that combines tube guitar amplifier emulation and a set of quality effects. Created by AcmeBarGig, this plugin promises to bring the true character of tube sound to your digital music projects. DIG is designed based on the emulation of a pair of classic 12AX7 tubes, known for their rich harmonic spectrum and dynamic sensitivity. This allows you to get an incredibly wide range of sounds: from crystal-clear tones that are perfect for funk or ballads to aggressive distortion needed for heavy music styles, all the way to a blazing lead sound for shred.
One of the key advantages of DIG is its high flexibility and the ability to fine-tune it. The plugin has internal parameters that allow you to drastically change the character of the amplifier, adapting it to your unique needs or even imitating the sound of real iconic amplifiers. This makes DIG not just another emulation, but a powerful tool for experimenting with sound and creating your own signature palette.
Features and Functionality
DIG is equipped with a number of carefully thought-out features, each of which contributes to the formation of your ideal guitar tone. All features are bypass-able, giving you full control over the processing chain and allowing you to integrate DIG into any setup, using only the necessary plugin components.
- Dual 12AX7 Tube Preamp: The heart of DIG is the emulation of two 12AX7 tubes. Each tube can be bypassed separately, allowing you to shape the character of the distortion, varying from light crunch to dense, saturated lead tones that cut through the mix.
- Tonestack EQ: A flexible Tonestack type equalizer provides the ability to fine-tune the frequency response of your sound. You can easily cut unwanted frequencies or emphasize those that are needed for your style and instrument.
- Crossovers and Filters: Two independent crossovers and two filters, which are also adjustable, play an important role in shaping the amplifier’s response. They help to simulate the behavior of different amplifiers and speakers, adding realism and variability.
- Clean Amp “Whisper” Mode: A separate “Whisper” mode offers a clean channel with an extremely powerful EQ section. This makes it an ideal platform for processing with pedals or as a standalone clean tone with wide shaping capabilities.
- Mono/Stereo Delay: A built-in delay effect with the ability to work in mono or stereo mode allows you to add space and depth to your sound. The maximum delay time of up to 6 seconds opens up opportunities for creating atmospheric parts and experimental soundscapes.
- Noise Gate: Specially designed for DIG, the noise gate is an indispensable tool, especially when using high levels of distortion. It effectively removes noise and hum, ensuring the clarity and sharpness of the sound between notes, while maintaining sustain.
- Cabinet Shaper: The Cabinet Shaper module allows you to shape the final character of the sound by simulating the response of guitar cabinets. It can also be bypassed (bypass-able), allowing the use of external impulse responses (IRs) for those who have their own collection or prefer other cabinet simulations.
- Preset Manager: A convenient preset manager allows you to quickly save, load, and organize your favorite settings. This significantly speeds up the workflow and allows you to easily switch between different sounds during recording or performance.
Creative Possibilities with DIG
Thanks to the combination of high-quality tube amplifier emulation and a flexible set of effects, DIG becomes a universal tool for guitarists, sound engineers, and musicians. It is suitable for recording, live performances, jam sessions, or just for practice. The ability to fine-tune every aspect of the sound allows you to adapt the plugin to almost any musical genre and playing style – from blues and rock to metal and experimental music. Using internal parameters to model real amplifiers makes DIG not only a source of great sound, but also a tool for learning and reproducing classic guitar tones.
Whether you are looking for the perfect clean tone, a dense crunch or a devastating high-gain, DIG from AcmeBarGig offers all the necessary tools in one package. Its intuitive interface (even with deep settings) and rich functionality make it a valuable addition to the arsenal of any guitarist working in a digital studio.
