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TSE Audio has announced the release of TSE808 version 2, an audio plug-in simulation of a TubeScreamer pedal, modeled/programmed in C++ by onQel (aka John Adrian Johansen).

Leaving the 1.x versions behind, this new version introduces a new small and simple GUI, the actual modeling is re-done to improve accuracy with respect to it’s hardware counterpart.

Additional features such as DIY functionality and solver-precision is removed, the internal solver is now locked to 1 uV (microvolt).

TSE808 v2.0 features

• Input Level: Controls the incoming (guitar) signal. Value of 1.0 = +0dB and 2.0 = +6dB
• Quality switch: ‘LO’ and ‘HI’ setting. HI setting removes additional aliasing.
• Stereo switch: Process two guitars at once. They must be hard-panned left/right to avoid bleed between channels!

The TSE808 is available to download for Windows PC (32/64bit VST) as freeware.

More information: TSE Audio

IK Multimedia has announced that its AmpliTube 3 effect plug-in is 70% off as part of the Summer Strummer promtotion.

Hey, wanna have fabulous guitar and bass tone while saving a bundle in the process? AmpliTube 3, the King of Tone, is now yours for just €74.99!

Purchase the full download version or the AmpliTube 3 Bundle in the AmpliTube Custom Shop and you get the world’s most popular virtual tone rig for your Mac/PC in both standalone and plug-in versions for most popular DAWs.

AmpliTube 3 is the world’s leading Guitar and Bass tone creation software. Period. No other software product in the music industry even comes close to the selection, performance and overall sonic accuracy when it comes to creating guitar and bass tones with a computer. Now you’ll get over 160 pieces of virtual gear — from stompboxes of every imaginable genre of sound manipulators — to amps, cabinets, microphones and post amp rack effects. AmpliTube 3 is the professional guitar and bass tone generator used in recording studios around the world.

Also part of the Summer Strummer promotion, a purchase of the StealthPedal CS and StealthPlug CS comes with a double amount of credits, which can be used towards gear purchases in the AmpliTube Custom Shop.

This offer is available until July 25th, 2012.

More information: IK Multimedia / Summer Strummer

Verellen Amplifiers has introduced an affordable, portable solution for musicians seeking the expansive tube tones of their Meatsmoke and Skyhammer amplifiers.

Verellen Preamp Pedals deliver tube-driven reproductions of the acclaimed preamp circuitry featured in their flagship, full-size amps.

“We realized there was a growing group of people who were really interested in owning one of our amplifiers, but it was beyond their budget,” says Ben Verellen, founder and amp designer. “We recently had a customer request a tube preamp in the form of a pedal, so we gave it a shot-and the results were astounding! We were amazed at how much of the sonic characteristics of our amps could be crammed into a pedal format. We realized we could offer a production version of a preamplifier pedal with the same quality components and care that goes into our custom amps”

The VERELLEN PREAMP PEDALS ship complete with Gain control, 3-band EQ, and Master Volume controls. High and Low output modes allow for instrument-level use with a standard guitar or bass amplifier, or run directly into a power amplifier.

The dedicated record output includes a speaker simulating filter with two levels of intensity. This allows for running the PREAMP PEDALS directly into a mixing board, tape machine, or DAW, without the need for heavy power amps or speaker cabinets.

“There are plenty of tube stomp boxes out there,” Verellen says. “The goal here was to create the entire preamp sections of the MEATSMOKE and SKYHAMMER amps in tidy, foot-switchable packages. We took a very brute force approach to the design, cutting no corners.”

Built for abuse and rigorous touring, each PREAMP PEDAL is constructed of the highest-quality components housed in a sturdy black steel enclosure, set between two side-panels of finished birch.

The Meatsmoke and Skyhammer Preamp Pedals are available now, at a retail price of $699 USD each. Rack-mountable versions will follow shortly for the same price. During the first month of availability, customers can purchase the pedals via a Kickstarter campaign for a discounted price of $499 USD each.

More information: Verellen Amplifiers

Positive Grid has released version 2.0 of JamUp Pro XT, the latest version of its studio-grade, guitar/bass amp-and-effects modeling app for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.

Pro XT brings a number of significant enhancements that solidify JamUp Pro’s place as the most comprehensive, feature-rich app of its type, and the one with the most authentic sound and feel.

One of the key features in the new release is Tone Sharing, which allows users to create, share and download user tones from JamUp’s cloud-based sharing site. Tone Sharing invites the player to check out presets from top artists, staff picks, a Preset of the Month, and user created tones from other JamUp users all over the world. The tone-creation possibilities of this new platform are virtually infinite. In addition, the sharing interface is ultra-intuitive, and many actions require just one finger-tap.

JamUp Pro XT features 26 authentic amp models and 34 effects for guitar & bass.

New in JamUp Pro XT v2.0

• Tone sharing to share and download artist and user presets.
• Griffin Technology StompBox support.
• 64 slot preset manager.
• New bass expansion package.
• New boutique expansion package.
• Ultra low latency, 50% improvement.
• Phrase Sampler added undo support.
• Continuous speed adjust in iTunes JAM player.

JamUp Pro XT is available to purchase for the introductory price of $9.99 USD (regular $19.99 USD), the upgrade for JamUp Pro 1x owners is free.

More information: Positive Grid / JamUp

Ignite Amps has updated its TS-999 “SubScreamer” overdrive stompbox effect plug-in for Windows and Mac to version 1.5.

TS-999 v1.5 features important DSP code updates, 64 bit support and a brand new GUI.

Changes in TS-999 v1.5

• Added x64 versions.
• Improved mathematical model stability and accuracy.
• Changed plug-in GUI.
• Changed “Tone” potentiometer curve (W-Type) for better response.
• Minor bugs fixed.

The TS-999 plug-in (VST/AU) is available to download at no cost.

More information: Ignite Amps

Eventide has released Blackhole, a native reverb effect plug-in for Windows and Mac.

Eventide Blackhole – reverberation from Space stompbox goes native.

Blackhole is a massive reverberator that has evolved over the years by pulling in mass quantities of time and energy (of the development persuasion, of course). In its earliest incarnation – first in the DSP4000 and later in the H8000 flagship processors – it was regarded, by some, as a secret weapon. Recently it was tuned, expanded and enhanced and then unleashed in the Eventide Space stompbox. Now, it’s available as a Native plug-in.

Blackhole may not be your first choice to simulate an enclosure on the surface of the earth but, if you’re at all interested in ‘sculpting sound’, Blackhole just might pull you in. From our vantage point, its possibilities appear to be endless but, of course, we can’t see beyond its event horizon.

Blackhole for Windows and Mac (VST/AU/AAX) is available to purchase for the introductory price of $99 USD (regular $199 USD). A crossgrade is available to owners of the Space stompbox for the intro price of $49 USD (regular $99 USD). Note: Blackhole requires iLok2.

More information: Eventide / Blackhole