VST rigs for recording?

[timeroo]

Started a post about a bass and then remembered I just don't care enough about bass to post haha

So in it's place. I will ask if anyone uses VST gear for recording and what rigs are you using for plugins. I have had a ton of success with VST gear, mostly freeware, in fact I prefer my VST tones to anything I have created with the axefx ultra over the past few months.

 

[rokket2005]

If you haven't heard this album before, give it a listen.
http://lithiumdawn.bandcamp.com/

The whole album is an Agile 8 string through a line 6 ux2 using free amp vsts. The vocals are all a 57 into the ux2.

 

[timeroo]

The faceless did their entire last album with VSTs. Lots of bands are starting to use vsts more. For me the Lepou plugs with Lecab and redwirez cabs turn out a terrific sounding tone for heavier stuff. I haven't messed with them much by way of rock tones but I am sure they are attainable. Nick Crow and Ignite make some great free ware amps as well.

 

[Code001]

Best I've tried so far for metal: http://www.tseaudio.com/home

 

[timeroo]

I found the X50 hard to focus but it's got a ton of balls forsure.

Try the Lepou Le345 I think it's called. Use that on the red channel with the TSE808 copy then with Lecab and toss in a Framus / Catharsis cab combo and you are going to hear a mountain of tone. I decided not to even use my Ultra for recording because the VST tones are just better. The Nick Crow 5150 and 6505 sims are amazing and also free as well.