PRESS RELEASE
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WAVES EXPANDS GTR3 WITH MODELED
AMPS FROM GUITAR ACE NEIL CITRON
— Six classic amp models, developed in collaboration with Neil
Citron,
turn up the intensity on this essential collection —
WINTER NAMM SHOW, ANAHEIM, CA, January 15, 2009
— Waves Audio exhibits the latest version of GTR3, developed in
association with acclaimed guitar maker Paul Reed Smith. The new GTR3
update includes six new classic modeled amps and seven new cabs from
GRAMMY® -winning guitar expert Neil Citron. As a guitar tech and
recording engineer for six-string superheroes like Steve Vai, Steve
Lukather and Larry Carlton, nobody knows more than Neil about how to
get great guitar sounds. With Citron’s contributions, GTR3, the
flagship of Waves’ line of guitar sound processing tools, now
includes a total of 32 modeled guitar and bass amps.
From the personal settings on his customized Carvin®
Legacy, Ibanez® TN120 Thermion, and modified ‘60s 100W Marshall®
Plexi amps, to his vintage handmade cabinets and hand-picked microphones,
Citron’s unmatched expertise and years of experience bring new
dimensions to GTR3. Waves precision-modeled Citron’s unique amp
configurations and studio techniques, which deliver a realistic, nuanced
sound that few producers have been able to achieve. In the modeling
process, the amps were miked and sampled using Neve mic-pres and EQ’d
exactly the way Citron would record them in a tracking session. Six
models resulted from this process: “Clean” and “Crunch”
Legatron (based on a customized Carvin Legacy), “Clean”
and “Crunch” Thermitron (based on an Ibanez TN120 Thermion)
and “Clean” and “Crunch” Plexitron (based on
a modified 1960s 100W Marshall Plexi).
As with all Waves models, GTR3 and the new Citron models
offer more than approximations of classic sounds. They accurately replicate
every last detail of the original gear. “As someone who owns these
actual amps, take it from me — with GTR3, now you do too!”
stated Citron.
About GTR3:
With GTR3, Waves has captured the world’s hottest vintage and
contemporary amps using revolutionary sampling techniques that go way
beyond standard modeling. The result is the most accurate and nuanced
guitar tones available coming out of a computer. The GTR3 system is
now capable of standalone or DAW-ready operation for the maximum flexibility
– anywhere users need the very best in guitar and bass amp modeling.
The GTR3 features a special hardware guitar interface developed in conjunction
with Paul Reed Smith that provides the correct impedance and level matching,
maintaining the sound, volume and dynamic range delivered by a true
guitar input. This results in minimum signal loss, maximum model realism
and true touch playability.
In addition to a Direct Input option for full, transparent
tone, there’s a vast selection of sounds modeled on famous amplifiers.
Every amp and cabinet is modeled to the most astonishing level of accuracy
and faithfulness, thanks to Waves’ powerful DSP technology.
GTR3 Current Features:
- 25 Guitar Amps
- 7 Bass Amps
- 29 Cabs
- 26 Stomps
- Multiple Mics and Mic Settings
- Custom Hardware Interface
- Realistic Dynamic Response
- Expert Presets and FX Chains
- Sync-to-Host BPM Effects
- Drag-and-Drop Simplicity
- Real-Time MIDI Control
- Standalone or DAW Ready
The latest version of GTR3, including the new Neil Citron
amps, is available at no additional charge to users of GTR3 and Mercury
covered by Waves Update Plan.
Players can buy the GTR3 software and Studio Guitar Interface
separately or together, at special prices. The GTR3 Complete package
includes the GTR3 Waves/PRS Studio Guitar Interface with either Native
or TDM GTR3 software; the GTR3 Software Only Edition package includes
either the Native or TDM software; the third package includes only the
Waves/PRS Studio Guitar Interface. The GTR3 software and Studio Guitar
Interface from Waves are available now with pricing as follows:
GTR3 Complete (Studio Guitar Interface and Native software):
$500.00 MSRP
GTR3 Complete (Studio Guitar Interface and TDM software): $600.00 MSRP
GTR3 Software Only Edition (Native): $380.00 MSRP
GTR3 Software Only Edition (TDM): $480.00 MSRP
Waves/PRS Studio Guitar Interface: $120.00 MSRP
For more details, visit http://wavesgtr.com.
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