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Pro Studio: Virtual Guitar Rigs Fast Forward’s Pro Studio expert takes some virtual rigs for a spin
By Keith Hatschek, August 2009
Ready to crank up your high powered amplifier to get the proper tone for a song? Why not try out one of the growing number of excellent virtual guitar systems? These software and hardware packs can provide literally hundreds of guitar, speaker, and stomp box options without ever assaulting the ears of your neighbors. We tested three turnkey virtual guitar systems, including an amazing program that helps you sound exactly like Jimi Hendrix, then share the low-down on how each program performed..