The Anvil
by Ignite Amps · Amp Sim · Free tube preamp sim
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Free emulation of a three-channel tube guitar preamp aimed at high-gain tones.
Best for: Guitars. Genres: Metal.
Keywords: electric guitar, tube, hardware emulation, aggressive, free, clean, oversampling.
What it does
The Anvil is a free three-channel tube guitar preamp emulation from Ignite Amps, modelled on hardware by Andy Zeugs.
- Channels: clean (Californian-inspired), rhythm (British hot-rod character) and lead (metal-focused).
- Engine: third-generation triode modelling, oversampling up to 8x, 64-bit.
- Extras: preset bank import/export; version 3.0.0.
Source: Ignite Amps product page
When to use it
A free preamp for high-gain tones that works well with an IR loader for the cab, as one KVR reviewer suggested.
Where to buy
- Ignite Amps: Free
Tutorials and reviews
- The Anvil Ignite Amps
- FREE Guitar FX Plugin - THE ANVIL Review
- Test/review of Anvil 3.0 by Ignite Amps
- One Amp to rule them all! "The Anvil" by Ignite amps
- The Anvil by Ignite Amps VST Guitar Amp Simulator - Audio Test
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