Native instrument GUITAR RIG 3 operating manual

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1. Introduction
1.1 Welcome
GUITAR RIG 3 will change the way you play and think about music. Say goodbye to complex, noisy, unreliable guitar pedal setups with cables that crackle and batteries that die in the middle of solos. GUITAR RIG 3 puts the world's most sophisticated, flexible, and wonderful-sounding guitar setups into any modern laptop or desktop computer (Mac OS X or Windows XP). Take it to the studio, to the gig, or practice in your hotel room...the possibilities are limitless. And thanks to the included RIG KONTROL 3 foot controller/DI box/USB 2 sound card/preamp, you can take your guitar, bass, or other stringed instrument sound to the next level with only a few guitar chords, and some way to hear what you're doing. Of course, none of this would be possible without the visionaries, inventors, and artisans whose dedication and hard work on guitar amps and effects over the decades have defined the sound of the electric guitar as we know it. All of the NATIVE INSTRUMENTS team would like to acknowledge their creations as an in
tegral source of inspiration in the design of this software. They have both our respect and gratitude, as without them, this software would not be possible. We are more than happy to state that imitation is indeed the sincerest form of flattery.

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A love of the guitar and its seemingly infinite potential has driven our quest for the ultimate guitar rig. We thank you for your support, and hope that whether you're looking for vintage blues timbres, modern rock grunge, or synthetic sounds for dance music, GUITAR RIG 3 will deliver the tone, punch, and crunch you crave. ­ The NATIVE INSTRUMENTS GUITAR RIG 3 Team

1.2 How to use this manual
This manual has been designed to be as clear and concise as possible. While GUITAR RIG has been designed to be as intuitive as any of the hardware rigs you may be used to, its true power lies in its great flexibility ­ GUITAR RIG is much more diverse and flexible than the hardware rigs you're used to. In order to make the most of your GUITAR RIG experience, we recommend that you keep this manual handy, as it will shed light on all the cool things GUITAR RIG can do, and with any luck, inspire you to try things you never thought about. The manual is divided into two main sections. The first gives you a broad overview of the software and hardware to get you up and running as quickly as possible. The remainder of the manual is devoted to referencing every Button, Knob and switch on the interface. If you want to get deep into GUITAR RIG, and its sound design possibilities, you'll want to know everything you can about it.

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1.3 Software installation
If you are looking for more information about the GUITAR RIG software installation, please consult the NATIVE INSTRUMENTS Setup Guide, included with this package.

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When you install GUITAR RIG 3 for the first time,

please make sure that you also choose to install the RIG KONTROL driver (KONTROL EDITION). This option has to be initiated during the last step of the installation process. (In this step, you should also install the Service Center if it is not already installed.)

1.4 Hardware setup
If you are looking for more information about the RIG KONTROL hardware installation, please consult the NATIVE INSTRUMENTS RIG CONTROL Operation Manual, included with this package.

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