Classic Thirty: Discover the Classic AC30 Sound in Your DAW
Looking for a warm, dynamic, and recognizable guitar tone right in your digital audio workstation? Introducing Classic Thirty from EXE Consulting – a free VST plugin that recreates the legendary sound of a classic tube amplifier, known for its bright clean sound, rich crunch, and unique dynamics. This guitar amp simulator will become an indispensable tool for guitarists, producers, and sound engineers who want to add a vintage character to their recordings without the need to connect physical equipment.
Classic Thirty is based on the tone stack of the famous AC30 amplifier – a legend of British guitar sound that shaped the sound of countless hits in genres from 60s rock and roll to modern indie. This plugin doesn’t just imitate, but strives to convey the very essence of this iconic device, giving you access to its signature “ringing” clean sound and rich, musical overdrive, which is so valued by guitarists around the world.
Key Features of Classic Thirty
- Guitar amp simulation based on the AC30 tone stack: Get access to the authentic tones of one of the most influential guitar amplifiers in music history.
- Integrated guitar effects: The plugin includes a set of typical guitar effects, allowing you to create a complete sound processing chain right inside one plugin. This is convenient for quick sound shaping and experimentation. Although the full list of effects may vary, such simulators usually contain basic processing, such as overdrive/distortion (in addition to the amplifier itself), equalizer, possibly some basic delay or reverb – all to complement the main amp tone.
- Native 64-bit and VST3 format: Ensures stable operation, efficient use of system resources, and compatibility with modern digital audio workstations (DAW) on the Windows platform.
What’s New in Version 0030?
The latest version of Classic Thirty, 0030, brings significant improvements that take the realism of the simulation to a new level. The developers from EXE Consulting have added features that will be especially appreciated by those who strive for maximum authenticity of the tube amplifier sound:
- Grid-conduction modelling for each tube: This complex modelling of the amplifier tubes’ behavior allows for a more accurate simulation of dynamics and overdrive character. Instead of simple algorithms, the plugin now takes into account the interaction of the tube electrodes, which leads to a more natural, sensitive to playing dynamics distortion with rich harmonics and a complex sound decay, as in a real tube device.
- Advanced overdrive modelling settings: Thanks to the introduction of grid-conduction modelling, the user gets more control over the nuances of the overdriven sound. This allows you to more accurately “adjust” the distortion character to a specific playing style or musical genre.
- 24 new guitar cabinet models: The cabinet (speaker + enclosure) is an integral part of shaping the final guitar tone. Adding 24 new cabinet models significantly expands the palette of available sounds. Each cabinet has its own acoustic characteristics that affect the frequency response and “feel” of the sound. This diversity allows you to perfectly match the timbre to the amplifier, simulating different combinations of speakers and enclosures, from classic 1×12 or 2×12 to larger configurations used with original AC30s or other amplifiers. This allows you to get both authentic vintage sound and more modern variations of the tone.
Create Your Unique Tone
Classic Thirty is not just a simulator, it’s a tool for creativity. By combining the classic AC30 tone with integrated effects and an expanded cabinet selection in version 0030, you can easily create a wide range of guitar sounds – from crystal-clear parts for funk or pop music to rich crunch for blues and rock, right up to dense overdrive for heavier styles (of course, within the character of the AC30). Detailed tube modelling ensures that the sound will remain lively and dynamic, responding to the nuances of your playing.
Compatibility and Usage
The Classic Thirty plugin is available in VST3 format for 64-bit Windows operating systems. This ensures wide compatibility with most modern DAWs, such as Ableton Live, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, Reaper, and many others. Installation is simple, and you can start experimenting with sound right away.
Whether you’re recording guitar at home, working on a demo, or creating a professional track, Classic Thirty offers a high-quality simulation of the legendary amplifier that will help you achieve the desired guitar tone without unnecessary expense and complexity. Version 0030, with its improved modelling and expanded cabinet selection, makes this free plugin an even more valuable tool in the arsenal of any musician or producer.
Download Classic Thirty today and add the classic British guitar sound to your projects!
