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Native Instruments GUITAR RIG 5 Readme File

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CONTENTS
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Introduction
Version History
Important Notes
Known Limitations and Issues
System Requirements
Contact

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1. Introduction
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Thank you very much for purchasing GUITAR RIG 5!
This document provides information to help you use GUITAR RIG 5.
It deals with last-minute additions, compatibility issues and
possible problem causes.
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2. Version History
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Version 5.1.1
What's new:
- AAX Support for ProTools
- Enhanced OSX 10.8. compatibility
Fixes:
- Fixed Container preset issues
- Fixed several problems with convolution based components
- A few smaller fixes
Version 5.1.0
What's new:
- New demo mode now works for individual components and without restart.
- Added M/S Split component for individual shaping of mid and side signal.
- Added Favorite Tab for quick access to favorite components from browser.
- Please refer to the Manual Addendum for more detailed information.
Fixes:
- Renamed "Sounds" to "Presets" coherently throughout the user interface
- 'Options' and 'Preferences' menu entries streamlined.
- Fixed GR5-287: Tweedman, Lead800 & Plex presence knob fixed.
This also affects Bass Pro when switching to/from HQ mode.
- Fixed GR5-280: 8000-11000 Samples Silence when bouncing from 0:00:00

- Lots of other fixes

Version 5.0.2
Fixes:
- Fixed ProTools crash on instantiation
Version 5.0.1
What's new:
- Support for Solid Mix Series
- Added Bundle Tabs to Products Overview
- Added global header configuration saving for plugin usecase
- Added Sidechain option for AutoWah component
- Moved Cabinets & Mics component to Legacy Category Tab
(show/hide via Options->Preferences menu)
- Database and product content scanning improvements
Fixes:
- Fixed GR5-206 Demo mode broken (OSX Lion)
- Fixed GR5-217 RK lock symbol does not show up until preset change
- Fixed GR5-112 Changing metronome tempo adjustment issue
- Fixed GR5-167 Crash while scrolling down using mouse
- Fixed GR5-245 Preset name filter is not applied (OSX Lion)
- Fixed GR5-240 AU scan crash on launch of Logic 9
- Fixed GR5-214 Crash selecting component presets in demo mode
- Fixed GR5-215 Can't load component presets right after launch
- Fixed GR5-211 Crash reloading Reflektor in demo mode
- Fixed GR5-243 Master FX dragged to rack loads wrong components
- Fixed GR5-213 Container Controller Max/Min values are not saved
for assignments to Modifier expert panel parameters
- Fixed Octaverb value change crackles
- Fixed Powered By product content scanning
- Fixed Bass Amp Pro sample rate problems, added GR4 legacy mode
to expert panel
- Fixed amplifier-cabinet impedance communication
- Fixed Preset Volume user preset saving bug
- Fixed missing hints in Preferences menu
- Fixed issues with Little Reflektor XXL B setting
Version 5.0.0
New Components:
- Hot Solo + amp including Matched Cabinet
- VAN 51 amp including Matched Cabinet
- Control Room Pro including 27 cabinets with multiple microphones
- Container: effect rack with up to 16 macro controls
- Fast Comp: fast attack vintage feedback compressor
- Stereo Tune: Detuner/Spreader to widen stereo image & fatten up sound
- Little Reflektor: Modern studio reverbs
- Vintage Verb: Selection of classic spring and plate reverbs
- Filterbank: 8-band filterbank with global frequency shift and stretch
- Resochord: Harmonizing creative effect based on six tuned combfilters
Framework Features:
- Sidechain Inputs for Compressors (Fast Comp, Tube Compressor,
Stomp Compressor) and Modifiers (Input Level, LFO, Envelope)

Refined component browser: Slim category tabs for less scrolling

Separation of user and factory content (see below)
User content is marked in preset lists
Support for Komplete Effects Transient Master

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3. Important Notes
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Please start the Guitar Rig 5 standalone version once before using
any Guitar Rig 5 plugin target.
Where to find the Guitar Rig 5 user presets:
Win7/Vista: Users\[User]\Documents\Native Instruments\Guitar Rig 5\
OSX:
Users/[User]/Documents/Native Instruments/Guitar Rig 5/
Guitar Rig presets import and compatibility:
All Guitar Rig 4 factory content is included with Guitar Rig 5.
Guitar Rig 4 user presets can be batch imported either during first
startup or later using the "Import Guitar Rig 4 User Rack Presets"
option from the preferences tab.
Guitar Rig 3 preset banks can be imported using the "Import.."
option from the File menu.
Please use the latest installers for the optional powered by
Guitar Rig products. If the presets are missing after installation
please use the "Scan for new Presets" option in the preferences tab.
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4. Known Limitations and Issues
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GUITAR RIG 5 is constantly being improved. Please make sure that
you are always using the latest version of the GUITAR RIG 5 software.
Mac OSX only: For using Guitar Rig as an AudioUnit Plugin in 64-Bit
mode in Logic, it might be necessary to restart your computer.
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5. System Requirements
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Windows 7 (latest Service Pack, 32/64 Bit), Intel Core Duo or
AMD Athlon 64, 2 GB RAM.
Mac OS X 10.6 (latest update), Intel Core Duo, 2 GB RAM
Monitor with at least 1024x768 resolution; USB 2.0
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6. Contact
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If you encounter any problems with the product, please visit our
support portal. There you will find an extensive Knowledge Base,

a registration FAQ, and a contact form to get in touch with our

tech support team: http://www.native-instruments.com/support .
For more information about other Native Instruments products
please visit the NI homepage http://www.native-instruments.com
or contact NI at info@native-instruments.com

Enjoy the power of GUITAR RIG 5!

Your Native Instruments Team