It’s no secret that Guitar Amps can be extremely pricey, however there are a few ways you can get the same high-quality amp sounds without paying those high-costs.
I’m not saying that you will get the same sound as a Fender Twin Reverb or Marshall Plexi but you will have to spend some extra money either way. If your goal is to have an amp that sounds like the real thing then this might not be for you. However, if you want something that gets close, then I think these options are definitely worth looking into.
In this video we’re going to look at a few different options:
1) Use a Power Attenuator
2) Use a Multi-Effect Pedal
3) Use a Direct Output Box
4) Record / Mix on your computer
If you want to create a quality sound, you need a quality guitar amp. While many amps might be pricey, there are ways to get high-quality sounds for cheap. The best way to do so is by purchasing amp modeling software.
Amp modeling software allows you to plug your guitar into your computer through an audio interface and then choose from a variety of different amp models. From Fender clean tones to Marshall high-gain distortion, the choices are endless. The added benefit is that most amp modeling software also comes with effects and cab impulse responses which allow you to customize your sound even further.
Yes, it is true. You can get good amp sounds without spending a fortune. In fact, there are many ways to do so. I am going to share some knowledge with you regarding this applicable topic.
The first thing you need to know is that there are three main types of guitar amps: tube amps, solid-state amps and modeling amps. The best sounding type of amp is a tube amp; it is also the most expensive. Tube amps use vacuum tubes that produce the sound that comes out of the amp. Solid-state amps use transistors instead of vacuum tubes and they produce a more artificial sound than tube amps; however, they are cheaper than tube amps. Modeling amps use computer chips to create a variety of different sounds from multiple styles of amplifiers; they are usually all-in-one type amps and in my opinion, do not sound as good as either tube or solid-state amps; however, these type of amps are the cheapest out there.
There are several ways to get good amp sounds without having to spend a lot of money on an amp itself: buying used gear, buying multi-effects pedals and buying digital modeling software such as Line 6 POD Farm or Native Instruments Guitar Rig Software Suite.
If you’re a guitarist, you probably understand the importance of having a great guitar amp. They can help make your playing sound better, and they can add to the overall experience of playing music. Unfortunately, they also come with a hefty price tag. So where do you turn if you want great sounds from your electric guitar but don’t want to spend thousands of dollars on an amp?
The answer is that there are plenty of ways to get great amp tones without dropping big bucks for a guitar amp. Guitar amps aren’t all about volume – in fact, some of the best guitar tones are made by smaller amps, which can be much more affordable than their bigger brothers. If you want to get killer electric guitar tones without breaking the bank, these tips will help you find the right gear and how to use it correctly.
Guitar amps sound so much different from each other, and are also quite expensive. Fortunately, there are some cheaper alternatives to getting a good amp sound.
First off, guitar amps have quite a few tonal controls. These controls include gain, bass, treble, mid, reverb, and volume. Also, there is a power button that turns the amp on. Some amps also have an effects loop in the back of the amp where you can plug in multi-effects pedals or other types of processors.
Secondly, guitar amps come in all shapes and forms. The most common amps are tube amps and solid state amps. Tube amps sound more vintage-like while solid state amps sound more modern-like. There are also hybrid tube/solid state amps which combine both older and newer sounds into one package.
Another thing that guitarists look for is wattage. If you are looking to play at gigs or be heard at rehearsals with other musicians (especially drummers), then you will need higher wattage (50w or 100w). If you just want to play at home or record your playing with a microphone then 10w or 20w should be fine for your needs.
Are you bored of your bedroom? Do you want the sound of your guitar amp to fill an entire studio? Well, if you have a PC, there is a way around this.
One such way is by using software such as Guitar Rig, Amplitube, or Amp Sims. Using these programs can emulate the sounds of various amps and cabs without having to pay thousands of dollars for each piece of gear.
The best part about this is that most of these software come with a free trial version that works for a certain period of time. Once the trial has ended, you’re given two options: you either purchase the license or uninstall it from your computer. If you plan on going with the latter option, I suggest that you take advantage of the time limit by learning how to use it before uninstalling it. This way when you reinstall it again in a few months, you’ll have knowledge on how to use it instead of having to learn everything all over again.
If you’re not sure where to begin with these types of software I suggest that you do some research online and find tutorials on YouTube and other websites. The more time spent learning these programs will benefit your musical pursuits in ways unimaginable!
The first step to getting great guitar amp tones without breaking your bank is to understand what each component of an amp does to the sound. This is important because it is the only way you will know what to look for when shopping for pedals and other alternatives. Let’s take a look at some of the components found on most amps.
Pre-amp – This is the part of an amp that amplifies a signal before it is sent to the power section. It also alters the signal in a variety of ways depending on how you set the knobs.
Power-amp – The power section of an amp boosts a signal from the pre-amp and brings it up to speaker level.
Speaker – The speaker is what produces sound, not just in amps but in any device that produces sound. It takes an electrical signal, converts it into mechanical energy (movement), and then back again into an acoustic energy (sound).
Now that you know what all these parts do, we can start talking about how to achieve good guitar amp tones without buying a full amp. Let’s break this down by component.