Native Instruments updates Guitar Rig to v3.1

Native Instruments has released Guitar Rig v3.1, a free software update for its digital guitar studio. The new version offers optimized high-precision modeling for improved sound quality as well as several usability enhancements.

Based on recent engineering progress, Guitar Rig 3.1 has been equipped with optimized high-precision algorithms, which result in a significantly reduced noise floor for virtual amps and stomp box components with no increase in processor load. This now enables Guitar Rig to deliver rich, saturated high-gain tones without the usual amount of associated background hiss.

Further improvements in version 3.1 include the new ability to conveniently handle multiple rack components at once, an optimized Live View with more customization options, enhanced Rig Kontrol integration, extended support for external foot pedals, and a revised user manual.

New:

• Improved algorithms for reduced amp and stompbox noise.
• Added virtual Rig Kontrol view showing RK2 integration.
• Improved response of RK3 foot pedal.
• Multiple components can now be dragged and moved within the rack simultaneously.
• Metronome, tuner and loop machine can now be hidden in live view.
• Added option to choose external controller switch style.
• Added option regarding the handling of the pedal position when a preset is loaded.
• Added help hints for controller assignments.
• Updated operation manuals.

Important Bug Fixes:

• Loop machine dropout problem on mac fixed.
• Program change messages did not work until editor was opened.
• Fixed the lag on metronome start after tap tempo.
• Pedal position is now recalled correctly when loading up GR3 again.
• Several minor fixes and improvements for snapshots.
• Hide of sidekick does not end fullscreen mode.
• Global controls are not shown in the modifier menu.
• Fixed noise burst when deactivating bypass after switching HQ mode off.
• Using enter/tab on the search page now also works on mac.
• GUI freeze problem in ACID and Wavelab fixed.
• Controller assignments can now be saved under any circumstances.
• Shortened plugin scanning time.

The 3.1 update is now available as a free download for registered users of Guitar Rig 3 Kontrol Edition and Software Edition.