Review: Native Instruments GUITAR RIG 3 KONTROL Edition
Now this is what I call software/hardware integration.� For Wiser-Rocker's full blown review of Native Instruments GUITAR RIG 3 KONTROL Edition click here.�
Essentially, this Kontrol edition is fantastic only if you do not own the original Guitar Rig software, as you don't want to be buying two sets of expensive software.� Includes all the same features including 12 amps, 17 guitar and 6 bass cabs, 4 rotary speakers, and 9 microphones with adjustable positioning and 44 effects via your computer.�
The real question is whether you can use this thing on the road or not.� Depending on how powerful of a notebook computer you have, I would personally find this setup a bit clumsy for my simple guitar minded sole.�
System Requirements
- Mac OSX 10.4.x, G4 1 GHz or Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz, 512 MB RAM
- Windows XP + Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista (32 bit), P III 1 GHz, Athlon XP 1.4 GHz
- 512 MB RAM
- USB 2.0
- Native Instruments GUITAR RIG 3 KONTROL Edition Features:
- Twelve supreme-sounding guitar and bass amps
- New matched cabinet module provides tried-and-true classic sounds in seconds
- 44 perfectly emulated guitar effects
- 17 guitar and six bass cabinets, four rotary speakers and nine microphones
- Includes Rig Kontrol 3 foot controller with Audio/MIDI interface
- Intelligent preset management for fast access to a huge selection of sounds for all styles
- Essential tools: Integrated tuner, metronome and two tapedeck modules for easy recording
- Premium special features include a loop machine and powerful modifiers
- Dedicated "Live View" for performing on stage
- Dynamic Tube Response Technology delivers a profound sonic quality
RIG KONTROL 3
- Sturdy foot controller with rugged, stylish black aluminum housing
- One metal pedal and nine ultra-solid switches (one under the pedal, e.g. to bypass a wah-wah effect)
- Each switch has a status LED indicating its status
- Bi-directional communication with the software
- 4-digit status LED displays current GUITAR RIG preset number
- Convenient assignment of parameters from within the software
- 24-bit/192kHz USB 2.0 audio interface (not backwards compatible with USB 1.1)
- Two 1/4" TRS inputs with instrument pre-amps (regular line devices such as synthesizers can be used as well)
- Individual gain controls per channel and signal/peak LEDs
- Two balanced 1/4" TRS outputs with high/low switch (full scale and -14dB, e.g. for guitar amps) and signal LED meters
- Headphone 1/4" TRS output with individual level control
- Two 1/4" pedal inputs for additional expression and volume pedals or switch-boxes
MIDI I/O with activity LEDs - It is possible to use the control features (switches, pedal, and displays) of RIG KONTROL 3 independently of the audio/MIDI interface
- The control data of RIG KONTROL 3 can be recorded to a sequencer automation track
- Powered via USB 2.0, no AC adapter or batteries necessary
- Dimensions: 14.1" x 9.3" x 4"
- Weight: 5.7 lbs
Interfaces
- Standalone, Audio Units, VST, RTAS under Pro Tools 7, ASIO, Core Audio, DirectSound
