![]() ![]() Whichever mode you use Guitar Rig in, you will only get the best out of it through a quality set of headphones or speakers. On my machine the plugin was installed to “C:\”Program Files\Native Instruments\VSTPlugins 64 bit”, and the plugin file is called “Guitar Rig 6.dll”. ![]() If that’s the case, then you will need to add the plugin location to the folders that your DAW looks for plugins in. Your DAW may not automatically find the plugin. You add Guitar Rig as a VST effect to a guitar track in the DAW. The method of doing this will vary from DAW to DAW, but the principle is the same. This allows you to get your guitar sounds for recording and playback in the DAW through Guitar Rig. You can also run Guitar Rig as a plugin inside a DAW. We will concentrate on the standalone mode in this article, where you just click on the Windows menu entry to start it, and it runs on its own without needing any other applications. Guitar Rig 6 can be run in two modes: standalone and plugin. When this has finished, you will be prompted to log in with your Native Instruments account…Ĭlick on the menu item to start Guitar Rig 6. Follow the prompts as they appear – on my machine the installation took about 90 seconds. Navigate to the Komplete Start installer you downloaded (on my machine it was called “Native-Access_2.exe”), and launch it in the usual way. How to install the free version of Guitar Rig ![]() Select either the Windows or Mac download, then save the installer file. You will be prompted to log in, then given another button to click to download Komplete Start. If you already have an account, click the Get Komplete Start button. If you don’t have an account, click the button to create one and follow the instructions. You will be prompted to create an account. Komplete Start is a collection of free software, of which Guitar Rig Player is a part. Click the “ Free Download With Komplete Start” button. Click the link to the Free Guitar Rig Player. Links tend to change over time, so if this link doesn’t work, simply go to the Products page on the Native Instruments website and search for Guitar Rig. Go to the download link for Guitar Rig Player. How to download the free version of Guitar Rig It’s essential reading if you’re taking your first steps into the world of computer-based guitar amps. Check out my “ How to use your PC as a guitar amp” article for the complete how-to, including what hardware and software you will need, setting it all up and how to get your guitar sounding the best it can through your PC. Using your computer as a guitar amp is asked about so often these days that I have written a whole article dedicated to it. This makes it ideal for turning your computer into a guitar amp for no cost. The free version comes with a matched amp & cabinet simulation, 13 effects, and 50 ready-to-use presets. It has both a paid version and a lower featured but still fully functional free version. You can also use it as a “plugin” within a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) allowing you to record using its sounds within that DAW. It lets you effectively turn your computer into a guitar amp, to use for playing or recording. It is a guitar amplifier simulator, or “ amp sim” for short. Guitar Rig is a software application from music technology company Native Instruments, available for both Windows and Mac. Nevertheless, an introductory article on Guitar Rig feels incomplete without at least a short paragraph explaining exactly what it is. If that’s the case, feel free to skip this section and move straight to the downloading and installation sections. You probably already know what Guitar Rig is. If you are interested in checking out the best recording gear such as audio interfaces, studio monitor speakers, microphones, etc., you can find them at Amazon by clicking here. You will be able to do all this for free, as we will only be using components that are provided in the free version. This article shows you exactly how to use Guitar Rig, from downloading and installing it to creating and saving your own presets. Select a category in the top left-hand pane, then select a preset from the bottom left-hand pane. Connect your guitar to your interface, then click the Presets button. Configure the device/driver for your audio interface. To get started with Guitar Rig, go to File->Audio & MIDI settings. However, it can be intimidating to use for the first time, and it is not immediately obvious where to begin with Guitar Rig. Guitar rig is one of the most popular amp sims available today, not least because it has a fully functioning free version. If you buy through these links, I may earn a small commission. DISCLOSURE: This post contains affiliate links. ![]()
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