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Laney at Recording Week 2024: Laney's exciting partnership with AURORA DSP delivers a digital revolution in guitar and bass tones
RECORDING WEEK 2024: Laney amplification have been taking some striking steps forward the last few years with an ever-increasing number of market leading products, such as their LFR range and pedal amps. So it’s no surprise that they’ve now successfully branched out into the digital realm too.
Working in partnership with the acclaimed AURORA DSP the collaboration with Laney brings the iconic Black Country Customs IRONHEART tube tones and DIGBETH Bass tones into the digital realm for the first time, offering musicians unparalleled access to premium sounds in their digital setups.
The IRONHEART plugin: A Digital Powerhouse
The IRONHEART plugin is a faithful digital recreation of Laney's handcrafted Black Country Customs IRONHEART. This virtual amp offers:
• A full three-channel pre-amp with clean, rhythm, and lead channels
• Two meticulously modelled Black Country Customs pedals
• Two Laney cabs with various miking options
• Additional effects including EQ, Limiter, Delay, and Reverb
Simon Fraser-Clark, Laney's Product Manager for Backline & Effects, praises AURORA's work: "They have beautifully mapped the topology of our brand new IRONHEARTs and encapsulated them into digital form."
The DIGBETH plugin: The new standard in bass software
For bass players, Laney and AURORAS's DIGBETH plugin offers an incredible opportunity. This comprehensive bass suite is free for DIGBETH DB500H bass amp owners and available at a discounted rate for others.
The plugin faithfully recreates the sound and performance of Laney's DB500H amp, DIGBETH cabs, and Black Country Customs Bass FX pedals.
Key features of the DIGBETH plugin include:
• Crossover Split for independent processing of different bass frequencies
• Customizable effects chain with modelled Black Country Customs bass effects
• GAMMA BURST: An exclusive high-gain virtual pedal
• Flexible cabinet simulation with various mic options
• Integration with major DAWs and standalone functionality
• Support for third-party IRs (Impulse Responses)
The plugin also comes equipped with professional-grade outboard gear, including customizable EQ, maximizer, and classic compressors/limiters.
The DIGBETH plugin has already garnered praise from top musicians:
Nathan East (Eric Clapton's bassist) says, "It's the same as the beautiful amp that we all know and love, in a PLUGIN. I absolutely love it!"
Charles Berthoud, YouTube legend, states, "The DIGBETH bass suite PLUGIN gives me everything I need to sculpt the perfect bass tone, no matter the song or style."
Dan Pugsley of Skindred comments, "I've played with pretty much everything available on the market, and this is great, great UI, sound, and features."
The next level in guitar and bass tones
The partnership between Laney and AURORA DSP marks a significant step in the evolution of music production. By bringing the warmth and character of analog gear into the digital world, these plugins offer musicians unprecedented flexibility and access to professional-grade tones.
Whether you're a guitarist looking for the versatile sounds of the IRONHEART or a bassist seeking the power and clarity of the DIGBETH, these plugins provide a cost-effective solution without compromising on quality. They're not just emulations; they're the next step in the evolution of tone.
Don't miss out on this digital revolution. The IRONHEART plugin and DIGBETH plugin are available now, with special offers for existing Laney amp owners.
Visit AURORA DSP's website to learn more and experience the future of guitar and bass tones today.
Get the IRONHEART plugin here.
Get The DIGBETH bass pugin here.
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