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Waves GTR3 Complete System (Native) (No Longer Available)

Plug-in/Standalone Amp, Cabinet, and Stompbox Software with PRS Studio Guitar Interface - Native

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Amazing Guitar Tones, Right from Your Computer!

NOTE: Beginning with version 9, Waves plug-ins no longer require an iLok to use. Click Here to learn more about registering your Waves plug-in.



The Waves GTR3 guitar amp and effects modeling software and hardware interface brings the finest in vintage and contemporary amp and stompbox tone right to your computer! You won't believe the incredible guitar tones you get; GTR3 leaves standard modeling in the dust! Waves also includes a high-quality, easy-to-use hardware interface, developed in conjunction with ace guitar maker Paul Reed Smith. And its host-free Standalone ToolRack lets you simply plug in and play. With dozens of amp, cabinet, studio mic, and stompbox models, you can't go wrong with the GTR3!

Waves GTR3 Complete System at a Glance:
  • 19 classic and contemporary guitar amplifiers
  • 22 custom guitar cabinets
  • 11 top studio mics
  • 26 stomps

19 classic and contemporary guitar amplifiers
GTR3 lets you cut loose with the most mind-blowing guitar tones imaginable. With 19 custom guitar amps including six dedicated high-gain models, GTR3 is a virtual powerhouse. Just plug it in, crank it up, and turn your computer into a stack of hand-picked, world-class amps.

22 custom guitar cabinets
Play through two cabs. Record with two different mics. Flip the phase. With a huge range of speaker cabinets and perfectly matched mics, GTR3 gives you the power to mix and match equipment with unprecedented ease.

11 top studio mics
GTR3 delivers the unique performance of the world's most sought-after microphones by Neumann, Brauner, AKG, Sennheiser, RCA, and more.

26 stomps
From Distortion, Doubler, and Delay to Flanger, Phaser, Fuzz, and more, GTR3 has everything you need to customize your tone. With features like Sync-to-Host BPM and Real-Time MIDI control, it's never been easier to dial up your sound. And with Waves Tuner's standard, chromatic, and alternate tunings, you'll always be pitch perfect.


Waves GTR3 System Features:
  • 19 guitar amps
  • Seven bass amps
  • 22 cabs
  • 26 stomps
  • Multiple mics and mic settings
  • Custom hardware interface
  • Realistic dynamic response
  • Expert presets and FX chains
  • Sync-to-host bpm effects
  • Drag-and-drop simplicity
  • Real-time MIDI control
  • Standalone or DAW-ready
  • Includes PRS Studio Interface
  • Does not support Soundtrack Pro

With Waves GTR3 you can conjure up amazing guitar tones!
Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number GTRNA

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Waves GTR3 Great Presets to Create Unusual Sounds with your Guitar

by Joel Stolarski from Vidalia GA
July 7, 2012
Music Background: Tormenting family members with my guitar playing
The interface and install disc come in a very neat package. It's simple but very well designed package scheme.
The interface itself feels sturdy. The battery compartment wiring is the only part... read more [+] that I didn't like. When you put the battery in it is a little difficult to arrange the wires and you need to be careful because I could see someone impatiently causing some damage to or crimping a wire.
Using the interface is easy. Plug in and you have output cord on back and you get a nice preamp boost to use without the software.
GTR3 installation was a little confusing. The security license somehow got lost on my install, and the tech at Sweetwater had to help me get a license put back on the flash drive.
That was pretty much the only inconvenience.
The install has a long list of plugins and programs that requires you to check what you want installed.

So what about Waves GTR3 ?
I'm using the interface to mic in on a laptop.
Not a "pro" setup".
My buddy writes songs and Waves GTR3 will be more than adequate to put some guitar and to his music and experiment with.
The presets are great. I tried some other demo guitar amp programs and to me, the GTR3 really sound the best.
I use GTR3 to record some short clips to use in sequencing programs.
I am trying to learn how to make electronica music, so unusual sounds are something that I like a lot.
GTR3 has unusual presets to mess around with, and there are some really far out sounds that are already made for you to use.
I'm using Ableton demo, and just make sure to install Waves to a vst folder that you have you're plugins in for Ableton, otherwise you will be changing folders to get to the GTR3, then changing back to a different folder to access a different vst.

Pro: Interface is very nice.
Once you learn how to use it you can record guitar tracks to use in other programs like Ableton. So mine works in the demo and it should work with non-demo.
GTR3 presets are great. You have regular clean sounds and some really unusual ones to play around with.

Con: Not worth mentioning again. close [-]

Very close to the real thing

by Jason from Los Angeles, CA
November 5, 2009
Music Background: Pro Guitarist, Producer
I’m too used to playing through an amp and stayed away from guitar software as long as I could but finally gave in and decided to get something for when I’m on the road and want to write/record. T... read more [+]here are a few cool products out there and I think most of the companies have got it down as far as including all the basic food groups of amps and effects (Marshall, Fender, Boogie…) so it really comes down to the tones and this one did it for me. Out of all the demos I tried (and I tried them all) this one came closest to the real thing. Yeah it’s not exactly the same as plugging into a half stack but its as close as your gonna get with software and when mixed into a track you’d have a hard time telling the difference. close [-]

My Sales Engineer helped me place the order and advised when the guitar would be shipped. Once Sweetwater received the guitar, it was quickly set up and I received it the next day. The guitar was in tune and set up properly.


Phillip, Lynwood, IL
See Also: Bass Software , Waves , Waves Virtual Instruments: Guitar & Bass

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