GUITAR RIG 5 Explained®
Chapter 1 : Introduction & Setup
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1:42 Introduction
Welcome to Guitar Rig 5 Explained! Guitar Rig is an effects plug-in that has evolved tremendously over the years. Not only is it a high quality Amp, Cabinet and Effects Simulator for guitar players, but it also hosts an array of extremely powerful creative effects that can be used regularly in the studio.
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3:56 Installation Overview
Guitar Rig can come either as a standalone product, or bundled with the Rig Kontrol hardware or KOMPLETE software. Learn how to authorize them using the NI Service Center.
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3:02 Configuring Preferences
Explore the Preferences Window and learn how to set up your Audio And Midi Hardware for use in Guitar Rig.
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6:45 Interface Overview
Learn everything about navigating through the Guitar Rig 5 interface and discover the hidden views like Live View and the virtual Rig Kontrol. We'll take a look at the Sidekick view and learn the different sections.
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5:31 Global Header Section
Learn all about the Global Header Section and how to set up Input Volumes, our Noise Gate, and set the Output Volume. We'll also take a look at the CPU Usage Meter and High Quality Mode.
Chapter 2 : Component Overviews
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6:08 Rack View
In this section we'll learn how to Add, Replace, and Delete Modules into the Rack view by selecting the components from the Sidekick Window. We can enable and disable components in the Rack View. Learn how to customize your signal flow by moving components within the Rack View.
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8:15 Rack Tools Pt. 1
Here we'll take a look at the Rack View Toolbar to activate our Metronome, Tuner, Tapedecks, and Master Effects Modules. Also see how we can minimize the Rack view modules for easy navigation, and how we can reset the Rack View. We'll start by taking a deeper look into the two Tapedeck modules that we have available.
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10:06 Rack Tools Pt. 2
Learn all about the Metronome, Tuner, Preset Volume, and Master FX components.
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9:45 Amplifier Modules
Explore the various Amp Modules that are available to us and learn how we can further modify their behavior by adjusting the Expert Controls. Learn all about Power Supply, Variac, Sag, and Bias Options to see what kind of effect they have on our sound.
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10:14 Cabinet Modules
Up until now we've been using the Matched Cabinets for our amplifiers that get automatically loaded when we select an amplifier. This section we'll be exploring the various Cabinet And Mic Options that we have available to us.
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4:51 Effects Modules
Discover the variety of different Effects Modules and see how we can use Additional Effects to enhance our guitar sound. Discover additional features in the Expert Settings.
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10:33 Modifiers & Special Tools
See how we can use Modifier Modules to modulate the different controls in our rig and we'll take look at some of the Special Tools we have that can really take our rig to the next level.
Chapter 3 : Additional Features
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7:37 Creating & Managing Presets
In this section we'll learn how to Create A Preset from the Rig we created and learn how to Tag And Organize them to make them easy to locate in the Presets Module in the Sidekick View. Learn how to Share And Import Presets with other Guitar Rig users and explore how you can create Set Lists for using Guitar Rig in your Live Setup.
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6:43 MIDI Control
Make Guitar Rig even more flexible by integrating MIDI. Discover how we can Enable, Disable, And Adjust virtually every parameter of our rig by using MIDI. Learn how to integrate MIDI in combination with the Virtual Rig control to create your own Foot Pedal for Live Use.
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5:14 Creative Uses
In this section we'll take a look at a few different ways that Guitar Rig can be used creatively. We'll learn how we can create Flexible Effects using the Container Component, and take a deeper look into using a Convolution Reverb Component to load your own Cabinet and Microphone Impulse Responses.
Product Overview
GUITAR RIG 5 expert Dave Askew takes you on a journey to the center of Native Instruments GUITAR RIG 5! Truly an entire guitar studio in a box, you'll learn all about legendary guitar and bass amplifiers, cabinets, vintage stompboxes and cutting edge effects processors, so you create any guitar sound you can imagine!
Dave starts with an overview, showing you the potential of GUITAR RIG 5, then guides you on installing the software and explaining the GR5 interface. From there, you'll learn how to set up GUITAR RIG to your liking using the Global Parameters.
Next, dive into the nerve center of GUITAR RIG: the Rack View, where you'll learn to build your own rigs. Dave then explores the vast amounts of Amplifier, Cabinet, Effects, and Modulation Components at your disposal. Wrapping it up, you'll discover Advanced Preset Management and MIDI Control Techniques in the final videos.
Whether you're new to GUITAR RIG or an expert who wants to go deeper, watch "GUITAR RIG 5 Explained" and start building your dream rig.
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Reviews
Submitted 3 months ago
Absolutely brilliant.
Incredible series. Never realised there was so much to Guitar Rig. Well explained, in depth and enjoyable course covering this amazing plugin.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Logic Pro
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Submitted 4 months ago
Wish i watched this years ago
I've had guitar rig for forever and just recently started getting into full audio production. I'm enrolled in courses for Ableton and Sound design so I figured i'd sign up for this site and learn all of the plugins I have while I am it. So far not disappointed in any of them!
I am a: Beginner, Student, Hobbyist, Producer, Beat Maker, Sound Designer, Ableton Live
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 7 months ago
Excellent
Once again the quality of your tutorials are excellent, the beauty of them is if you don't quite understand you can go back until it clicks into place. Thanks again, Graham
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Audio Engineer, Logic Pro
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 8 months ago
I can now use Guitar Rig 5
Before watching this tutorial, I was completely lost in the software's GUI and had no clue from where to begin. I am not a very big fan of reading manuals because simply I don't have the patience and time. Now with this tutorial, I can navigate between different sections and select presets easily. It's well organised in order from start to finish. Well done !!
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 10 months ago
Explained very well
Explained very well, it's very useful
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 1 year ago
Wow
Helpfull stuff, thanks
I am a: Beginner, Musician, Audio Engineer, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Reaper
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 1 year ago
Simply left me with wanting more...
Just completed the "GUITAR RIG 5 Explained" videos, and I first have the following comments: 05-GlobalHeaderSection 1:34: Would configuring the output level not be best achieved using an empty Rack? 06-RackView 1:25: The Guitar Rig 5 Getting Started English manual, page 25 refers to the colour as "orange". 07-RackToolsPt1 6:55 Should mention be made here of the Play option of the TAPEDECK PRE? My comments Overall, I was impressed by the overall viewing quality of the videos. However, I must say I was somewhat disappointed at the overall content. Much, if not most of the video content is available in the provided documentation, and I was hoping for further details on information that was not to be found in that documentation - for example, on preset management. Though I am new to Guitar Rig, I am not new to amp sims and the plug regarding "Whether you're new to GUITAR RIG or an expert who wants to go deeper, watch 'GUITAR RIG 5 Explained' and start building your dream rig" - this video series is really geared more towards the beginner. All-in-all, this video series really left me with the sensation of simply "wanting more"!
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 1 year ago
Invaluable reference
Getting right to the point this is a great tutorial, learned things I did not know quickly.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound for Film/TV, Pro Tools
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
This is what I was looking for!!!
I've always thought Guitar rig is a great software, but somehow underrated. I think it's midi capabilities, easy of use and configurable options make Guitar rig a killer software for the studio and, for me, the most important thing is, to go "live" with a minimum setup, as a solo artist. By the way, this tutorial was really easy to understand and so well explained!!! Thank you Groove 3
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Great Tutorials!
Guitar Rig 5 explained well..
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 3 months ago
Absolutely brilliant.
Incredible series. Never realised there was so much to Guitar Rig. Well explained, in depth and enjoyable course covering this amazing plugin.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Logic Pro
Submitted 4 months ago
Wish i watched this years ago
I've had guitar rig for forever and just recently started getting into full audio production. I'm enrolled in courses for Ableton and Sound design so I figured i'd sign up for this site and learn all of the plugins I have while I am it. So far not disappointed in any of them!
I am a: Beginner, Student, Hobbyist, Producer, Beat Maker, Sound Designer, Ableton Live
Submitted 7 months ago
Excellent
Once again the quality of your tutorials are excellent, the beauty of them is if you don't quite understand you can go back until it clicks into place. Thanks again, Graham
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Audio Engineer, Logic Pro
Submitted 8 months ago
I can now use Guitar Rig 5
Before watching this tutorial, I was completely lost in the software's GUI and had no clue from where to begin. I am not a very big fan of reading manuals because simply I don't have the patience and time. Now with this tutorial, I can navigate between different sections and select presets easily. It's well organised in order from start to finish. Well done !!
Submitted 10 months ago
Explained very well
Explained very well, it's very useful
Submitted 1 year ago
Wow
Helpfull stuff, thanks
I am a: Beginner, Musician, Audio Engineer, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Reaper
Submitted 1 year ago
Simply left me with wanting more...
Just completed the "GUITAR RIG 5 Explained" videos, and I first have the following comments: 05-GlobalHeaderSection 1:34: Would configuring the output level not be best achieved using an empty Rack? 06-RackView 1:25: The Guitar Rig 5 Getting Started English manual, page 25 refers to the colour as "orange". 07-RackToolsPt1 6:55 Should mention be made here of the Play option of the TAPEDECK PRE? My comments Overall, I was impressed by the overall viewing quality of the videos. However, I must say I was somewhat disappointed at the overall content. Much, if not most of the video content is available in the provided documentation, and I was hoping for further details on information that was not to be found in that documentation - for example, on preset management. Though I am new to Guitar Rig, I am not new to amp sims and the plug regarding "Whether you're new to GUITAR RIG or an expert who wants to go deeper, watch 'GUITAR RIG 5 Explained' and start building your dream rig" - this video series is really geared more towards the beginner. All-in-all, this video series really left me with the sensation of simply "wanting more"!
Submitted 1 year ago
Invaluable reference
Getting right to the point this is a great tutorial, learned things I did not know quickly.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound for Film/TV, Pro Tools
Submitted 2 years ago
This is what I was looking for!!!
I've always thought Guitar rig is a great software, but somehow underrated. I think it's midi capabilities, easy of use and configurable options make Guitar rig a killer software for the studio and, for me, the most important thing is, to go "live" with a minimum setup, as a solo artist. By the way, this tutorial was really easy to understand and so well explained!!! Thank you Groove 3
Submitted 2 years ago
Great Tutorials!
Guitar Rig 5 explained well..
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
I've been a musician since a very early age starting with playing the trumpet, guitar, bass, and piano. Not the drums though, my brother got those genes. I am an excellent finger drummer though to say the least!
2. What training have you had?
For formal training I took regular music lessons in grade school and high school which were fortified with training from private tutors. After school I joined the Army band and went through the Army School of Music as well. I'd like to say that most of what I've learned though came through experience and having hands-on opportunities.
3. When did you get into recording?
During my stay in the Army I was the live sound manager. I loved operating the mixing board but I loathed the 'live' environment. I truly enjoyed making things sound great but I didn't like the fact that there is so little room for error in the live setting. I had wished for more time to invest in being able to make something that sounds ok, turn into something phenomenal. I started by recording our Army band performances on a Yamaha AW1600 for fun, but really enjoyed that I could capture that moment then take my time to make it sound amazing without having to worry about the crowd booing. The rest is history!
4. People you have worked with/for?
A few musical highlights have been running live sound for the President of the US, and doing some on the side tech work for the band Dope. I also was able to work with Virus on one of his side projects. Over the years though my focus has been mainly in customer service and tech, so I've talked with thousands of industry professionals on a daily basis which have truly been too numerous to name individually.
5. Why are you so good at training people?
Growing up I always felt that I spent a lot of time training myself how to do things, but oddly enough I always thought I'd never make a great teacher even though I'm a geek through and through. In the early part of my career I turned down so many opportunities to teach music and engineering. I think part of that came with my own insecurity of not having the formal education that society tells us that we need to succeed. It took a lot of time, practice, and personal education to get me past that hump of feeling confident in trusting that what I taught myself was legit. I've finally reached a point where I feel like I have a lot to offer in terms of knowledge, but most of it has come through investing the time with having the hands on experience that not even formally educated people get sometimes. I truly believe the best way to learn something is to get your hands on it and immerse yourself in every little detail. Groove 3 is a great avenue to be able to share that knowledge.
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