Unleashing the Power of Amp Sims: A Complete Guide for Beginners

Everything you need to get started with amp sims: the gear, settings, and tips for getting amazing tones!

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0:00 - Why Amp Sims
1:16 - What is an Amp Sim?
1:52 - What Gear do I Need for an Amp Sim?
2:11 - #1 Is My Computer Good Enough?
3:00 - #2 Which Audio Interface Should I Use?
6:09 - #3 Headphones or Speakers?
9:22 - #4 Amp Sim - Stand Alone vs Plugin Version
10:05 - #5 Do I Need a Recording Software?
10:58 - #6 Plugging in the Guitar
11:56 - The Correct Amp Sim Settings
17:56 - How to Shape Your Tone!
19:28 - Setting the Input Level
22:18 - How to Get Cleaner Tones
24:30 - Don't Forget About This Tone Knob
26:10 - Better Tones with Microphones
28:24 - The Power of Changing Cabinets
29:39 - How to Use an IR
32:28 - Awesome Tone Trick within Recording Software

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Audio Interfaces
Presonus Audiobox Two: https://amzn.to/3UzQtmo
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2: https://amzn.to/42vQPw4
Universal Audio Volt 276: https://amzn.to/42uwuaA
Solid State Logic SSL 2: https://amzn.to/3OCldzj

Headphones:
Audio-Technica ATH-MT50x: https://amzn.to/3HSHQfa
Beyerdynamic DT 770: https://amzn.to/3UDuXgB

Speakers
KRK Rokit Speakers (different sizes): https://amzn.to/497Qjqw
Yamaha Speakers (HS8, HS7, HS6,5, etc.): https://amzn.to/4884Npc
Avantone CLA-10: https://amzn.to/3SQRhly

Amp Sims
Neural DSP: https://neuraldsp.com/
ML Sound Lab: https://ml-sound-lab.com/
STL Amp Hub: https://www.stltones.com/products/stl...
Bias FX: https://www.positivegrid.com/products...
IK Multimedia Amplitube: https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products...

Recording Software:
Studio One: https://www.presonus.com/en-US/studio...
Pro Tools: https://www.avid.com/pro-tools
Reaper: https://www.reaper.fm/
Audacity: https://www.audacityteam.org/