IK Multimedia offers the MESA/Boogie Triple Rectifier Head and VIP presets for AmpliTube as a FREE download until May 2nd, 2021.
After its initial release in 1989, the MESA/Boogie Triple Rectifier quickly became the benchmark for crushing, aggressive metal and rock tones. It offered a combination of aggression and precision that similar amps couldn’t deliver.
See also: IK Multimedia Announces Free Amplitube 5 CS Guitar Amp SoftwareAs famous as the Triple Rectifier is for its signature wall of gain sound, it’s far more versatile than some might think.
Quite some time ago, MESA/Boogie overhauled both the Dual and Triple Rectifier amps from 2-channel amps to 3-channel amps. The update made the amp far more open to other styles and genres without losing any of its original personality.
As with other AmpliTube models, this amp is officially certified, which means, at the very least, it has the MESA/Boogie seal of approval. This 3-channel amp offers 8-mode operation and a switchable tube/solid-state rectifier section. When you talk about tube saturation with this amp, you can be extremely precise with the amount of saturation you dial in.
It’s fair to say the Triple Rectifier is an aggressive amp, but it’s not only for aggressive players. Even if you’re not a metal, grunge, or heavy rock guitarist, it’s still well worth grabbing while it’s free.
If you are new to AmpliTube, you’ll have to download AmpliTube 5 Custom Shop to unlock this amp. Once installed and launched, all you have to do is use the Restore My Purchases function, and it’s done. You’ll have access to the Triple Rectifier along with 39 other amps and FX.
I’m not a guitarist, so I’m not someone who owns high-end amplifiers; I rely more on software emulations like AmpliTube. So, without having a hardware Triple Rectifier to compare it to, I’m going off online demos, and my conclusion is the same as it always is with AmpliTube models; it’s as close to the real thing as you’re likely to find through software.
Here’s IK Multimedia’s official guide on unlocking the free MESA/Boogie Triple Rectifier Head in AmpliTube 5:
“Download and install the free AmpliTube 5 Custom Shop, launch the Custom Shop, and use the Restore My Purchases function. The Triple Rec, plus 39 other iconic amps and FX, will be yours to keep. AmpliTube 5 Custom Shop will also unlock (and update) any other AmpliTube gear you already own.”
I know some of you aren’t keen on IK Multimedia’s Product Manager or installing Custom Shop, but the Product Manager has recently been improved and hopefully rectifies any issues.
Personally, I never experienced any significant problems, and I have both paid and free IK Multimedia Products. But, even if I did, I’d have to imagine the good far outweighs the bad. They make some seriously good software.
More info: AmpliTube MESA/Boogie Triple Rectifier Head (FREE until May 2nd, 2021)
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