Electric guitar players are always looking for the perfect guitar amplification system – one that sounds great, is completely intuitive and flexible, works with all digital audio workstation systems, and is designed for both stage and studio use. With Native Instruments' release of Guitar Rig 2, guitarists now have their dream rig – 8 amps, 15 guitar and 6 bass cabinets, 4 rotary speakers, 9 microphones with adjustable positioning, and over 35 effects components! Far from a rehashing of the material in the manual, this book explores Guitar Rig's functions in a creative way that will help players get the most out of the program, make better sounds and become a better player. It begins with an overview of how to install and optimize Guitar Rig for your system, and from there advances to hands-on tutorials on creating rigs and using the various modules in the program. It wraps up by explaining how to integrate Guitar Rig 2 into live and studio setups. With this book, guitarists will learn how to: quickly understand and navigate the Guitar Rig 2 interface • get the most out of bank and preset management • use the components to create desired sounds • build presets for guitar and bass, from simple to advanced rigs • use the loop machine and sequencers in rigs • integrate Guitar Rig 2 into studio and stage rigs.