Native Instruments Guitar Rig 5 Kontrol Edition

With more that 250 high-quality presets for all genres and a sturdy pedal interface, the Native Instruments Guitar Rig Kontrol software lets you go big. 11 People rated this product:

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Manufacturer's Description for Native Instruments Guitar Rig Kontrol Edition

The Native Instruments Guitar Rig Kontrol Edition is the supreme all-in-one tool for guitar and bass, combining the GUITAR RIG 5 PRO software with an ultra-flexible pedalboard controller and audio interface. Plug into RIG KONTROL, and you're ready to go.

The on-board studio-quality audio interface captures every detail of your instrument and playing style, while the software provides an incredible collection of perfectly modeled classic amps, cabinets, mics and effects - all in a super-simple drag-and-drop rack format. Any style, any time - the perfect solution for professional studio and live setups.

Powerful Software

The package gives you the full version of the GUITAR RIG 5 PRO software. This powerful and intuitive effects rack provides 17 amps, 27 cabinets, 16 mics and 54 effects, recreated in stunning detail. The latest version includes two new amps - distortion specialists for lead and riffs - six powerful new effects and the all-new Control Room Pro for complete custom control.

Full Hardware Control

The stylish RIG KONTROL provides intimate synergy between player and software, with eight switches, a sturdy pedal and an integrated audio interface. Premium analog-to-digital converters deliver crystal-clear 24-bit/192kHz, sound, and the all-new, updated audio drivers ensure that latency is reduced to an absolute minimum.

RIG KONTROL is also a universal MIDI controller, for use with any MIDI-compatible software or hardware, including the free GUITAR RIG 5 PLAYER. Just hook it up, and put the world of music production at your feet!

Simple Control for Complex Setups

Assigning your custom amp setups and effects chains to the RIG KONTROL hardware is easy and immediate. And on stage, the convenient and elegant 'Live View' displays the most essential assignments and parameters in an ultra-clear format gigging guitarists will appreciate, with an integrated tuner.

Features:

• 17 perfectly emulated iconic guitar and bass amps, each with a Matched Cabinet

• Control Room: 8-track console, readily armed with carefully tuned and perfectly phase-aligned cabinet and mic setups for instant professional mixes

• New extended Control Room Pro - dig deeper with your own choice of 27 cabinets, 16 mics, and 3 mic positions for every channel on the 8-track mixer

• 54 meticulously-modeled stomp boxes and rackmount effects, from acclaimed hardware legends to innovative and outstanding creative effects

• Easy-to-use modulation framework, with LFOs, step sequencers, envelope followers, true sidechaining and more

• Highly intuitive Rack concept and new Container module for creating custom channel strips and multi-effects chains, with easy macro controls for live performance

• Over 400 meticulously-designed sounds for all genres, from classic signature sounds to avant-garde effects

• Integrated Loop Machine, Tuner, and Metronome plus Tape Deck modules for easy recording and playback

Hardware:

• Includes RIG KONTROL foot pedal: a rock-solid controller with eight assignable switches for intuitive 'hands-free' software interface control

• Integrated 24-bit/192kHz USB 2.0 audio and MIDI interface with DI box - no additional MIDI interface or preamp required

• LEDs display current preset and on/off status of effects

• Real-time control of multiple parameters with just one switch

• Balanced stereo output and separate headphone monitoring

• MIDI In/Out plus dedicated jack for extra controllers/pedals

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• Audio Inputs (A/D):

• Channels: 2

• Sample Rate: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 192 kHz

• Resolution: 16/24-bit

• Converter: Cirrus Logic

• Instrument Inputs:

• Input Impedance: 1 mOhm

• Full Scale Level at Maximum Gain: - 11,5 dBu

• SNR (weighted): 100 dBu (ADC)

• THD+N: 0,009%

• Frequency Response: 2+/- 0,5dB . 20 Hz - 24 kHz

• Dynamic Range: 105 dB (ADC)

• Line Inputs:

• Input Impedance: 44 kOhm

• Full Scale Level at Maximum Gain: -5,5 dBu

• Maximum Input Level: +16 dBu

• SNR (weighted): >100 dB

• SNR: -97 dBu (A-weighted)

• THD+N: 0,009%

• Frequency Response: +/- 0,5 dB . 20 Hz - 36 kHz

• Dynamic Range: 105 dB (ADC)

• Line Outputs (D/A):

• Output Impedance: 100 Ohms

• Maximum Output Level: +6,3 dBu

• SNR (weighted): >100 dBu

• THD+N: 0,010%

• Frequency Response: +/- 0,5 dB . 22 Hz - 44 kHz

• Headphone Output:

• Load Impedance: 8 Ohms - 600 Ohms

• Maximum Output Level: 1,61V rms @ 100 Ohm

• SNR (weighted): >91 dB

• THD+N (60 Ohms): 0,013%

• Frequency Response: +/- 0,5dB . 22 Hz - 44 kHz

• Compatibility: ASIO 2.0, Core Audio, WDM

• System Requirements:

• Windows: Windows XP (latest Service Pack, 32 Bit), Windows Vista/Windows 7 (latest Service Pack, 32/64 Bit), Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or Intel Core Duo or AMD Athlon 64, 2 GB RAM

• Mac: Mac OS X 10.5 or 10.6 (latest update, 32/64 Bit), Intel Core Duo, 2 GB RAM

• Supported Interfaces:

• Stand-alone

• VST(R)

• Audio Units(TM)

• RTAS(R) (Pro Tools(R) 8 and higher)

• ASIO(R)

• Core Audio(TM)

• DirectSound(R)

• WASAPI(TM)

• Dimensions: 360 x 237 x 102 mm, (14.1 x 9.3 x 4in.)

• Weight: 2.6 kg, (5.7 lbs.)

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging: Shipping Weight: 8 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 12 x 17 x 4 in

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Sound: The best, most realistic, natural feeling, responsive, nuanced, detailed and believable modeled sounds to date, similar to the quality of the original GP 100. Far better than PODs or the new Roland trash. Feature: Awesome feature set, assignable foot-switches, multiple effects, filters, loops etc. plus a useful collection of presets. Ease of Use: Are far as software-driven stuff goes, the easiest I have seen. Quality: pedal is sturdy... would prefer balanced outs and fire-wire, but it works and is relatively noise-free. Hardware seems reliable, but there is never any guarantee with software on any computer. Analog is still the most reliable for pros. Value: For the effects and models, a solid ten. But remember, this software is only as good as your knowledge, skill, and your playback equipment. It is software, so you can't return it. The pedal is useless without the software. You will need a fast, strong computer (MAC) and plenty of memory to utilize this thing's potential. Manufacturer Support: Slow, incomplete, and a snotty attitude. The Wow Factor: If you have a good stereo PA system or great studio monitors, and you are not afraid of computers, this is an awesome package. If you want to use it live through regular guitar amps, are "old school" or just hate digital stuff, then this isn't for you. Overall: For bedroom guitar geeks, this is the bombe. Performing professional guitarists (like me) are still wary of software-driven anything. The feature list is staggering. The interface is clean and easy. But without a good computer and technological savvy, this could be a nightmare.

Style of Music: any and all

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NI Guitar Rig 5 Kontrol Customer Review

Sound: With the correct computer setup [consider a gaming type computer] this product works flawlessly. Sound can be run in high quality with 2ms latency on my current rig. Many different styles of sounds can be created in the rigs, from clean bluesy, to extreme metal, this will do it. Easy to install, hook up and working within 5 minutes after installing and updating the software. Tip: After the first initial connection of the Kontrol unit, wait for windows to install the driver before launching the standalone unit. Also before initially starting the standalone, go to the asio kontrol panel and set your latency, changing latencies within the standalone seems to make it crashout. My current computer for example: XP PRO SP3 32Bit AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200 G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe AM2 NVIDIA nForce 570 SAPPHIRE Radeon X1950XT 256MB Seagate Barracuda 7200 250GB 7200 RPM SATAII Feature: The pedal is mostly made of aluminum but seems durable, of course only time will tell. Only wish the USB cable was longer, but that also can cause issues over 6 feet. Plenty of reading in the box, which is a rarity it seems these days with software. Ease of Use: This is where most people will fail. If you don't understand first off what latency is, google will help. The default presets [there are a lot] sound good as they are, but I personally like a distinct sound with my guitar. Building rigs from scratch can be a long process but the end product can sound mindblowing. Be prepared to spend the most time working on customizing the rigs to fit into the sound your looking for. Quality: Again, only time will tell how the pedal will perform. Seems solid, maybe they should make a road case for it. Other concern is the USB input on the pedal as far as it wearing out with use. Value: Seriously, so many different sounds and effects, you would have to realistically buy tons of gear to get all the sounds this package has. Manufacturer Support: haven't needed support but the upgrades to the software were readily available after registering the software.

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