Guitar Rig

New and improved features:

Improved algorithms for significantly reduced amp and stompbox noise
Improved response of RK3 foot pedal
Multiple modules can now be moved and copied at once
Metronome, tuner and loop machine can now be hidden in Live View
Optional "Rig Kontrol 2" version of virtual controller
Additional options for external controller switch and pedal position
Revised user manual

Fixes:
Several snapshot fixes
Several loop machine fixes for Mac
Several other functionality fixes

Four New Amp Models

GUITAR RIG 3 contains four new select amp models, further expanding the enormous sound palette. Special attention has been focused on developing still more authentic and dynamic tube sounds. We are proud to present even more impressive amplifiers with unequaled sound quality. For each amplifier as well as the Cabinets & Mic modules, a matching guitar box has been created.

Matched Cabinets

For each of the twelve tube amps GUITAR RIG 3 has styled a perfectly tuned and enormously simplified cabinet, which reproduces the sound of the original box.
Here you can choose between two different microphone types, and select the different characteristics of each.
This makes it easy to arrive at your desired sound in seconds, without needing the extensive knowledge of a sound engineer.

Six New Effect Modules

TapeEcho, Delay Man, Sledge Hammer, Real Wah, Custom EQ, Ring Modulator

Accelerated Workflow

All functions such as the headline and the toolbar have been optimized- a simpler layout and clearer arrangement leads to a substantially improved work flow.

Simplified Controller Assignment

The controller assignment has been completely revised and enables a faster handling and greater flexibility:
You can now assign several functions to any button of the Rig Kontrol 3, so that as many effects as desired can be switched on or off at the same time.
The new Snapshot function permits the placing of different variations of a rack making the switching between complex sounds very fast - great for live situations.
With the Link function external controllers can be merged with the switches of the virtual Rig Kontrol 3, and therefore integrated smoothly with the software

New Sounds and Optimized Preset Management

GUITAR RIG 3 comes with a completely re-arranged sound library. The enormous sound pallete with 300 presets and/or preset setups brings you a gigantic selection of typical guitar sounds - for each amplifier model common and co-ordinated setups are provided for fast selection (e.g.- from clean to crunch or hi-gain) - or search for your sounds using typical music styles from classic rock to pop to metal.

Live View

GUITAR RIG 3 has developed the "live-view" specifically for live situations. This view contains only the most important information and parameters optimized to make GUITAR RIG 3 the unbeatable tool for the stage - even from several meters distance everything is still in clear view.

New and improved features:
Reworked parameter automation with active sensing for Rig Kontrol
Improved bypass function
Several Live View improvements
Component highlighting
Rig Kontrol 3 support for various external pedal modes
Rig Kontrol 1 pedal calibration
German, French and Spanish manuals included

Fixes:
RTAS latch automation fixed
Several fixes in Loop Machine and metronome
Several minor fixes

Updated RK Driver

Sonar resets cab volume to 0 -- Fixed

Support of higher sample rates on PowerPC and Intel-based Mac

computers.

Automation for the 3 new components from version 2.2 added.

Components on/off button automation is not being read back

in Logic fixed.

AIFF import on Intel-based Macs fixed.

Crash in tape deck fixed.

Crash when enabling/disabling the Tapedeck time stretch fixed.

Load Bank dialogue appears twice - fixed.

Saving banks+presets will delete first/last preset - fixed.

'AllSoundOff' command does not clear audio buffer - fixed.

RK2 reset pedal calibration stops pedal functionality

ProTools 7.2HD.

Wrong order in the application menu under OS X fixed.

Universal Binary

New components: Electric Lady, Phaser None, Harmonic Synthesizer

improved graphics

Fixes Guitar Rig 2.0.2:

Recording automation data in hosts fixed.

Note: The GUI must be open to be able to record automation data.

Loop Machine

Starts now at 1 after pressing stop.

Rig Kontrol 2: Foot-Controller with Audio and MIDI Interface
Completely revised foot-controller with seven foot-switches and a pedal, integrated USB 2.0 audio interface, MIDI interface and a headphone jack.
Thus GUITAR RIG 2 is a complete, convenient "plug & rock" soft and hardware combination: Your computer, guitar (or bass) and GUITAR RIG 2 are all you will ever need!

New Amps
GUITAR RIG 2 now offers four new, perfectly emulated tube amps including one bass amp – all in an unrivalled quality thanks to Native Instruments' unique Dynamic Tube Response technology:
Tweedman
Jazz Amp
Lead 800
BASS VT

New Cabinets and Microphones
Five new guitar and six new bass cabinets as well as three additional bass microphones are included. Increasing the number of cabinets to a total of 25 and the number of microphones to 9. All components have been accurately modelled on legendary hardware equipment and their sonic characteristics boast a sonic quality that is barely distinguishable from the originals.
New guitar cabinets:
2X12 JAZZ
ROTATOR HORN CLS
ROTATOR HORN OPN
ROTATOR BASS CLS
ROTATOR BASS OPN
D.I.-BOX
New bass cabinets
1x15 BASS-VT
1x15 BASS-WR
4x10 BASS- VT
4x10 BASS-WR
8x10 BASS- VT
8x10 BASS-WR
New Mics
Dynamic 7
Condenser 47
Condenser 460
Dynamic 20

New Effects:
GUITAR RIG 2 includes 8 new effects in an uncompromising sound quality:

8 new effects
Trans Amp: versatile distortion box
Mezone: metal distortion
AutoFilter: perfect auto wahwah, e.g. for funk
Stomp Compressor: new compressor with an especially tight and clean sound
Pro Filter: NI PRO-53 synthesizer filter – analog and simply fat!
Gain Booster: extra gain for radical boosting of gain to attain even more overdrive etc
Noise Reduction: affects the signal similarly to a noise gate, but has a less abrupt action
Cry Wah - new WahWah modelled after a famous hardware wah.

Loop Machine
Loop and overdub phrases
The ultimate phrase-loop and overdub machine for layering up to 99 loops/layers. With unlimited duration, multiple undo/redo, separate export of all layers, temposync and much more – perfect to accompany yourself "on-the-fly"!

Modifiers
Five modifier components, well known in the world of synthesizers, set any sound parameter in motion in soft or vivid movements:

LFO (low frequency oscillator) with five waveforms – for continuous or arbitrary modulation
Analog Sequencer - 16 adjustable steps for variable triggering of sound parameters
Input Level – an "envelope follower" scanning the volume of the input signal and transforming it into a control signal, e.g. the louder you play, the more the wahwah opens
Step Sequencer - 16 on/off steps for "hard" triggering of sound parameters
Multi-step envelope – for "drawing" sound progressions (as in FM7, KONTAKT)

Crossover
This device is similar to the Split module, in that it splits the signal path in two directions, thus allowing parallel effects. However, in this case, you can set a dividing line ("crossover point") in the frequency response, and send lower frequencies to one split and higher frequencies to the other split.

New Presets
GUITAR RIG 2 now offers more than 100 additional presets/setups using the new components. The total amount of presets is now more than 500!

Other new features:
"Volume Learn Function" in Cabinets & Mics, to assign volume while playing
"Output Volume Learn Function" assigns output volume while playing
Input Mute buttons for Spring Reverb, Studio Reverb, Quad Delay, Psyche Delay
Phase switch in Split Mix
Modulation Matrix
Full Screen Mode
High Resolution Mode

AU Validation fix

Ableton Live 5 crash fixed