Re: [Harp-L] Place FreeAmp25.dll into the VSTplugin directory of your host.

[Richard Hunter <turtlehill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Frank franze" wrote:
<Is there a free DAW to plug a FreeAmp25.dll into?

Every issue of Computer Music magazine comes with a DVD that includes, among other things, a copy of the EnergyXT DAW.  It's simple, but it works.  Reaper is another shareware host that you can try for free, and a lot of people like it.  You can also check kvraudio.com for free VST host programs--there are some tools out there, like Chainer, that will simply host a VST, and they're easier to set up and use than a typical DAW (and of course have far fewer features as well, so they're easier to learn).

Beyond the host program, if you're really serious about using a computer to generate your amp tones, I suggest that you consider upgrading your computer's audio interface, which is how sound gets in and out of the computer.  The audio interfaces that come stock with most computers are really not very good, and much better ones can be had for less than $100.  A number of interfaces ship with DAW software as part of the package, so you can solve two problems by choosing the right interface.   The latest Digitech devices, like the RP150/250/350 etc., also function as audio interfaces (and also come with Cubase LE DAW software), though it seems a little strange to buy a hardware amp modeler to get DAW software that you can use as the host for a software amp modeler.  

Regards, Richard Hutner




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