A total guitar studio you can take on the road.

With Guitar Rig 3 KONTROL Edition, you can work with a diverse group of setups, including 12 amps, 17 guitar and 6 bass cabs, 4 rotary speakers, and 9 microphones with adjustable positioning and 44 effects via your computer. This Native Instruments amp modeling software is great when you don't have space in your abode for several stacks and cabinets but still want to hear the array of tones your guitar or bass could produce if you did.

Note: All customers who purchase this product after 7/1/09 will receive a free downloadable update to Guitar Rig 4 Pro software, which will be released October 1.

An onboard studio-quality soundcard routes the signal to your speakers where the drag-and-drop rack format and enhanced preset management system allows you to discover what combination works best for your sonic needs. In fact, the newest incarnation of GUITAR RIG comes with a "Matched Cabinet" feature that offers tried-and-true, classic combinations of amps and cabinets so you spend more time playing and less time searching for that one tone. The software's Dynamic Tube Response Technology recreates the various amps, cabs, mics, and effects in exacting detail, delivering perfect custom tone in seconds.

Not only is the software quick and user-friendly, but with this edition you get a nifty piece of hardware for even more fun. The stylish RIG KONTROL 3 foot controller comes with eight switches and a sturdy pedal, giving you realtime control of any parameter within GUITAR RIG 3. The RIG KONTROL has also been redesigned with new coloring, labels, and I/O level meters with activity LEDs. It has a high-end audio interface integrated into it, featuring crystal-clear 24-bit/192kHz analog-to-digital converters. This makes all your GUITAR RIG 3 sounds more pristine, and yet its a tough enough foot controller and to survive in any studio or stage environment.

Speaking of the stage, the revamped user interface includes ultra-clear 'Live View' displays which provide gigging guitarists a bright view of the most essential assignments and parameters they'll need.

Native Instruments GUITAR RIG 3 KONTROL Edition Features:

• Twelve supreme-sounding guitar and bass amps
• New matched cabinet module provides tried-and-true classic sounds in seconds
• 44 perfectly emulated guitar effects
• 17 guitar and six bass cabinets, four rotary speakers and nine microphones
• Includes Rig Kontrol 3 foot controller with Audio/MIDI interface
• Intelligent preset management for fast access to a huge selection of sounds for all styles
• Essential tools: Integrated tuner, metronome and two tapedeck modules for easy recording
• Premium special features include a loop machine and powerful modifiers
• Dedicated "Live View" for performing on stage
• Dynamic Tube Response Technology delivers a profound sonic quality
  
  RIG KONTROL 3
• Sturdy foot controller with rugged, stylish aluminum housing
• One metal pedal and nine ultra-solid switches (one under the pedal, e.g. to bypass a wah-wah effect)
• Each switch has a status LED indicating its status
• Bi-directional communication with the software
• 4-digit status LED displays current GUITAR RIG preset number
• Convenient assignment of parameters from within the software
• 24-bit/192kHz USB 2.0 audio interface (not backwards compatible with USB 1.1)
• Two 1/4" TRS inputs with instrument pre-amps (regular line devices such as synthesizers can be used as well)
• Individual gain controls per channel and signal/peak LEDs
• Two balanced 1/4" TRS outputs with high/low switch (full scale and -14dB, e.g. for guitar amps) and signal LED meters
• Headphone 1/4" TRS output with individual level control
• Two 1/4" pedal inputs for additional expression and volume pedals or switch-boxes
• MIDI I/O with activity LEDs
• It is possible to use the control features (switches, pedal, and displays) of RIG KONTROL 3 independently of the audio/MIDI interface
• The control data of RIG KONTROL 3 can be recorded to a sequencer automation track
• Powered via USB 2.0, no AC adapter or batteries necessary
• Dimensions: 14.1" x 9.3" x 4"
• Weight: 5.7 lbs
  
  Interfaces
• Standalone, Audio Units, VST, RTAS under Pro Tools 7, ASIO, Core Audio, DirectSound

If you've got an axe to grind, and a computer to hook up to, get GUITAR RIG 3 KONTROL edition.

Native Instruments GUITAR RIG 3 KONTROL Edition Specifications:

• System Requirements
• Mac OSX 10.4.x, G4 1 GHz or Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz, 512 MB RAM
• Windows XP + Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista (32 bit), P III 1 GHz, Athlon XP 1.4 GHz
• 512 MB RAM
• USB 2.0

Native Instruments GUITAR RIG 3 KONTROL Edition

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Amazing piece of equipment

Posted by arsood from Newbury Park, CA on Jun 15, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active musician and songwriter

Reviewer's Play Style: Alternative, Rock

It was really nice to pick up a piece of hardware that shares the same passion for a nice electric guitar sound with me. Mixing and matching the different settings within the program has made my guitar mixes come alive. Whether it's a clean sound or an overdriven distorted sound this program has me covered. I highly recommend this to anyone who is looking to really improve the quality of their recordings.

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My Favorite Over the Others

Posted by Fenderman from Washington, D.C. area on Apr 1, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Professional-40 years experience

Reviewer's Play Style: Most Styles except Metal/Punk

There are many guitars, amps and software out there because not everyone likes the same thing when looking for "THEIR" sound. I bought GR3 having downloaded demos of Amplitube 2, PT Eleven, Peavey Revalver, Waves PRS and Line 6 Gearbox & Podxt Live. I recorded a guitar track on Pro Tools and then added each plugin to see the difference. Then using just my Pro Tools interface I played each in Standalone mode using Dynaudio BM5a monitors. Each had their unique attempts at models but I settled on GR3 because of realism and quality of sound. I use a Behringer amp with stereo two 12" Jensen speakers using slave mode, only using its power amp and speakers. This way it is not colored by the amp and its tone control and coloration. Since I own or have owned many of the amps these all simulate I find Guitar Rig 3 my best choice. If you want a genuine "TUBE" sound, buy a tube amp. Download the demos yourself and then you make the choice. Only you know the tone you like.

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You have to play with it!

Posted by Agtronic from Montreal, QC on Jan 6, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Jazz, Blues, Metal

Guitar Rig 3 gets a bad rap from guys who swear by tube-only, vintage gear. Truth is, many people don't believe my tone comes from software. I think a lot of people are turned off by the software when they go through the factory patches. I was really dissapointed too. If you want really good, realistic tube-amp tones, you will need to sit down and spend some time setting up your own rigs. I have a YouTube channel with videos of me playing Stevie Ray Vaughan, Steve Vai, Eric Clapton and Van Halen covers, and I have a steady flow of comments and private messages asking me about my secret combo. There's no secret, I get all of these tones with Guitar Rig, and properly set up input / output gains etc ...

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not all that and a bag of chips

Posted by Capn Crunch from San Fran on Oct 11, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: active musician,producer

Reviewer's Play Style: Metal,Rock,Classical,Blues

I found Guitar Rig 3 to be just ok. When compared to Amplitube 2...Amplitube blows this product out of the water with quality. Do yourself a favor and get Amplitube 2 you will be much happier. The quality of the normal effects for Guitar Rig 3 pales in comparison. Sure you can get a decent crunch from Guitar Rig but you will spend more time trying to find it with this product. I found the crunch to be even better using Amplitube 2. The only decent part about this product is the controller since I can use it with other software products. I just don't think it was worth it.

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Overall Awesome

Posted by Zwanman89 from Chicago on May 5, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock/Jam/Instrumental

Very easy to use. Takes a little to figure out how to get the tones you want (i.e. disregard what most presets say they're supposed to sound like). This thing is perfect live if you have a good laptop (2 GHz dual core or better) or if you just plan to record at home. So many sounds I feel bad not using them all.

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