


Instead, it actually synthesizes the sounds based on the parameters you set. Continuing IK’s tradition of pushing the envelope, MODO BASS isn’t based on samples. None of them came even remotely close to sounding as real as MODO BASS. I’ve tried several sample based bass instruments. It’s very easy to customize your tone at every possible stage of the process, just like it would happen in a real studio situation, and you never have to leave the box! These are great amps for a wide variety of rock, metal, and bass tones.Īdd to the package a wide variety of pedals, which you can place either before or after the preamp, a customizable cabinet section with a wide variety of micing options, and a rack effects section that can also be placed before or after the preamp. Some of my favorite models are the 360Bass Preamp, Mark IV Boogie, B-15R Ampeg Portaflex, and Metal Lead V. You can really customize your tone options in ways that would not be possible in the real world without some serious soldering skills. Not only can you recall models of your favorite amp’s preamp sections, you can also mix and match them with different power amp sections and different amp eq sections. My first introduction to Amplitube was version 3, which I expanded using the metal pack.

Today Amplitube 4 offers literally everything you could ever need from an amp modeler.

Getting realistic amp tones in the box has been possible for a while now, and Amplitube was one of the early pioneering platforms that helped move that needle. The results are pretty close to one another, which makes the Master EQ 432 a no brainer. Here’s a video from Streaky Mastering showing an A/B comparison between a hardware Sontec and the IK Master EQ 432. This is why developers such as IK and Acustica have modeled the Sontec. The hardware version is made in a limited run, and are quite expensive. The Master EQ 432 is an emulation of the Sontec 432, which is considered by many to be the “holy grail” of mastering eq’s. Whether you’re mixing through the 432 as part of a top down approach, using it to finalize the mix, or using it for mastering, the 432 is a great choice! The eq curves offer gentle precision without adding color. The right amount of the right eq on the master bus can really bring your mix to life.
