Digi-approved plug-ins similar to GarageBand

[docscholl]

Okay.
I know some of you are snickering at my question.

But I have to ask:
What Digidesign-approved plug-in offers the ease-of-use that Apples' GarageBand does?

I'm experienced on Pro Tools LE (ver. 7.4), but I've not experimented much with the plug-in effects.
Those that I have leave a lot to be desired.
Seems I spend too much time twirling knobs without getting the desired effect.

For those of you who have never used GB, here's a quick explanation:
After recording my guitar track, I open up the "Track Window", select one of the 30 preset guitar sounds, click on the "Details" and modify the sound from a selection of more than a dozen effects (flanger, chorus, etc.), add some echo and maybe equalize the overall sound, save it as a new customized guitar sound...all within 60 seconds or less.

A 'no brainer' experience.

So...there must be a comparable plug-in with that kind of simplicity, right?

I don’t expect it be as inexpensive as GB, but surely there is something that offers quick, adjustable effects with instant aural satisfaction.

Thanks!

[Stiff]

Sure there are. Amplitube 2 and Guitar Rig comes to mind. Eleven is "just" an amp simulator, meaning it doesn't include lots of effects and stomp boxes like Amplitube and Guitar Rig.

[ejwells]

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[sunburst79]

You should download Demos of all of the plugs at once and see what you prefer working with.

It sounds like your looking for a simpler integrated solution so something like the Line 6 Gearbox might fit your style or Amplitude2 or Guitarig3, Eleven is more of a "Amp Snob" plug and has the best "Feel" of all the Amp Sims I have tried. But its meant to be treated with effects much like you would treat a real miked up guitar amp, There are no Gee Whiz effects.

Real guitar recordings tend to be treated with tons of outboard gear and compression so its unfair the expect a amp simulater to sit well in the mix without some post effects processing. I mention this because whats sound killer in the cans can get lost in the mix.

Demos exsist for almost all plug ins so why not try before you buy.

[77pro]

Waves has a lite version of the GTR series...GTR solo. It's only $140. I use it for the stomp boxes after running my guitar tracks through eleven...sounds pretty good.

[sunburst79]

Waves has a lite version of the GTR series...GTR solo. It's only $140. I use it for the stomp boxes after running my guitar tracks through eleven...sounds pretty good.



I wasn't aware of that. I bet thats pretty nice.

Now If you would just trade that nasty old Les Paul for a nice Ibanez

[PT Lover]

Real guitar recordings tend to be treated with tons of outboard gear and compression so its unfair the expect a amp simulater to sit well in the mix without some post effects processing. I mention this because whats sound killer in the cans can get lost in the mix.


Just a comment to this. My dad has a Fender American Deluxe Telecaster, a Carl Martin compressor/limiter and a Fender '65 Deluxe amp. And that simple chain sounds "record-ready" for most chicken pickin', country style music. Absolutely awesome sound.

I agree that we need to compare apples with apples. I've been using Amplitube 2 and Waves GTR for guitar tracks, and I just bought Eleven. I demoed Eleven a while back, and the raw tones are fabulous. I expect big things from Eleven. When the basic amp and cabinet sounds smokin', dynamics and fx processing is easy.

[77pro]

Now If you would just trade that nasty old Les Paul for a nice Ibanez



I can't...you know,family relic and all. Besides my son started playing it and has suddenly become concerned 'bout my will being up to date....what's up with that..??!!..??