Mercuriall Audio releases Rectofire and updates Ampbox to v1.1

Mercuriall Audio has released an add-on for Ampbox: Rectofire.

Rectofire is VST/AU/AAX/Standalone plugin based on the MESA/Boogie Dual Rectifier Blackface, rev G from the 90s. Complete with the popular 1 meg gain pot mod, optional for each channel.

Rectofire highlights:

• Accurate and detailed white-box modeling Mercuriall Audio is known for.
• Introduction of Neural Hybrid Engine 2.0 in Rectofire. Further improvements of the modeling engine.
• Introduction of Power Link technology in Rectofire. Affects the power supply linkage between preamp and poweramp. Improves palm mutes and note attack definition.
• Each channel has an optional 1 meg gain pot mod. More tightness, gain and bite.

Along with the Rectofire release, Ampbox* platform is updated to version 1.1:

• New exclusive IRs from Max Morton (Jinjer, Shokran, Morton).

This is a free platform update for all users of Ampbox. Rectofire amp is a separate paid module.

Rectofire pricing:

• 89.99 USD for new customers.
• 69.99 USD for returning customers.

For three days after Rectofire release:

• 69.99 USD fixed price for everyone.

Detailed Ampbox Information

Modeling technology:

• Neural Hybrid Engine v2.0 developed by Mercuriall Audio.

Supported operating systems and program formats:

• Mac: VST2 x64, VST3 x64, AU x64, AAX x64 (Pro Tools 2019.12 and newer).
• Intel and M1 processors are supported.
• PC: VST2 x64, VST3 x64, AAX x64 (Pro Tools 2019.12 and newer).

Minimum system requirements:

• CPU: Intel or AMD with SSE2 support, 2 cores and 4 threads, 2.8 GHz.
• OS: Windows 7/OS X 10.13.
• RAM: 4GB.
• Free drive space: 500Mb.
• If using Pro Tools DAW: 2019.12 and newer.
• Screen resolution: WXGA+ (1440*900 px).

Amp/preamp section (purchased separately):

• New. Amp model based on MESA/Boogie Dual Rectifier Blackface, rev G.
• Amp model based on Bogner Ecstasy 101B.
• Preamp model based on MESA/Boogie Triaxis, revision TX5A.
• Preamp model based on Engl E530.

Poweramp section:

• Poweramp model based on Bogner Ecstasy 101B (free with Reaxis/U530 purchase).
• Can be turned off independently from preamp.

Cabinet section:

• New. Exclusive cab IRs by Max Morton (Jinjer, Shokran, Morton).
• 2D cab based on Redwirez IRs (internal cab).
• Cab based on Bogner Uberkab 412 - 4x12 Celestion G12T-75.
• Cab based on MESA/BOOGIE 412 - 4x12 Celestion V30s.
• Cab based on Marshall 1960B - 4x12 Greenback.
• Cab based on Marshall 1960B - 4x12 JBL K120 (vintage).
• Microphones: Shure SM57, Sennheiser MD441, Royer R121.
• Option to load your own Cab IRs (external cab).
• Option to load your own room IRs and mix with a built-in or external cab.

Effects/stomps section:

• Noise Gate.
• Graphic EQ.
• Parametric EQ.
• Wah-Wah based on Dunlop CryBaby 535Q.
• Overdrive based on Ibanez TS-808 with Low Drive Mod.
• Overdrive based MESA/BOOGIE Grid Slammer.
• Overdrive based on Boss Super Overdrive.
• Distortion based on Boss Metal Zone MT-2.
• Distortion based on Boss DS-1.
• Stereo Chorus.
• Stereo Delay.
• Stereo Reverb.

Tuner:

• Output signal controls: normal, dim, mute.
• Reference pitch: default A = 440Hz or user preference.

Additional settings & controls:

• Preamp tube selection (U530).
• Freely movable module windows inside the plugin.
• "Hide/show all windows" button.
• Preset system.
• Plugin size selection.
• Undo/Redo buttons.
• Input channel selection (left/right).
• Amp grill selection.
• Option to run the plugin interface on OpenGL (on/off).
• Oversampling: no, x2, x4, x8.
• Samplerate: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96.
• Stereo/Mono processing.