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Waves GTR3 Plug-in Bundle

Plug-in/Standalone Amp, Cabinet, and Stompbox Software - Mac/PC AAX Native, AudioSuite, VST, AU, SoundGrid
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Dozens of Great Guitar Amps, Cabinets, and Effects, Straight from Your Computer!

Waves GTR3 guitar amp and effects modeling software 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, thanks to Waves' innovative sampling technology; GTR3 leaves standard modeling in the dust! Waves' host-free Standalone ToolRack lets you simply plug in and play. With dozens of vintage and modern amp, cabinet, studio mic, and stompbox models, you can't go wrong with GTR3!

Waves GTR3 Guitar Amp and Effects Modeling System at a Glance:
  • Over 30 classic and contemporary guitar amplifiers
  • 30 custom guitar cabinets
  • 25 stomps
  • 6 top studio mics
Over 30 classic and contemporary guitar amplifiers

GTR3 lets you cut loose with the most mind-blowing guitar tones imaginable. With 25 custom guitar amps including nine 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.

30 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.

25 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.

6 top studio mics

GTR3 delivers the unique performance of the world's most sought-after microphones by Neumann, Brauner, AEA, Sennheiser, RCA, and more.

Waves GTR3 Guitar Amp and Effects Modeling System Features:
  • 25 guitar amps
  • 7 bass amps
  • 30 cabs
  • 25 stomps
  • Multiple mics and mic settings
  • 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
  • Custom amps by Neil Citron (Steve Vai, Larry Carlton, Steve Lukather)
With Waves GTR3, you can conjure up amazing guitar tones!

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Tech Specs

  • Software Type: Guitar
  • Platform: Mac, PC
  • Upgrade/Full: Full
  • Download/Boxed: Download
  • Bit Depth: 64-bit
  • Format: AAX Native, AudioSuite, VST, AU, SoundGrid
  • Hardware Requirements - Mac: Intel Core i7 or higher (M1 support), 8GB RAM minimum
  • Hardware Requirements - PC: Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad-core or higher (AVX required), 8GB RAM minimum
  • OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.15.7 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or later (21H2), 64-bit
  • Manufacturer Part Number: USW379-1362-626

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Rated 5/5

Bought it after hearing Phil X use it on Highway Star

Phil X used this for his Jamming with Ian Paice and Roger Glover Covideo in April 2020. I thought it sounded so authentic, I immediately bought it because I needed some form of plug-in for my DAW that could do more than my little 5 watt 12 inch tube combo and pedalboard.

Was not disappointed. I can match just about anything for a playthrough, and the only infuriating part is now my playing is the only problem left.
Music background: Hobby guitarist
Rated 5/5

Incredible sounds! Incredible price!

I had been using Garageband amps for years and never liked the sound I got. They all sounded thin and lifeless. I eventually stumbled upon this Waves plug-in and decided to try it as the price was super affordable. Download was easy from Sweetwater and importing the plug-in via AU format was not a problem. I cannot get over how good these amps sound! Out of the box default amps sound incredible. You get so many options and dozens of effect pedals. You can tweak to your heart's content and get any sound you crave. You can easily place effects before or after the amp. If you don't want to use your recording software Waves also comes with a standalone interface that not only sounds great, but is very easy to use. If you want great sounds and tones in a very affordable package you cannot go wrong with the Waves GTR.
Rated 5/5

I really like it

Was easy to install. Customer service was super helpful. After i fiddled with the settings i got some amazing sounds. Good program all around
Music background: Musician
Rated 5/5

Love this GTR3.

Now, there is a lot of unnecessary bits (for me, like the super hot amp sounds) but it is amazing. Another plugin that would take me the better part of a year to learn the ins and outs (which, I think this is how producers get "their" sound, find what you like and use it). With one amp and one speaker type, I could get what I need. So, still experimenting!

Waves has never disappointed.
Music background: Musician, writer, producer
Rated 5/5

GTR3

This is by far an excellent value and easy to use program. It has so many cabinets ,mic sets and adjustments you never thought were in the program. The tone and sounds are fully adjustable,the pedals are like the real thing, fully adjustable in any order you like. Simple ,quick plug and play for that sound your looking for, i got this as a christmas present for myself and now want more,,
thank you sweetwater for a fantastic deal nobody else compares..
Music background: studio player

Since the early days of DAW software, Waves has been a dominating force in music and audio production. For those of us here at Sweetwater who've been recording since the industry switched over to computer-based studios, it's impossible to imagine sessions without L series Ultramaximizers, MaxxBass, and other staples. Since then, we've been impressed every time Waves has brought top producers such as Jack Joseph Puig and Chris Lord-Alge to Sweetwater to show off their next cutting-edge creations, and Waves is constantly adding new and innovative plug-ins to their catalog. And with cool new gear such as their SoundGrid series, Sweetwater engineers have discovered just how easy it is to use Waves plug-ins live.

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