Neural DSP makes some of the finest amp simulator plugins, and the Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Suite Amp simulator plugin continues this trend. Originally made in the early ‘80s, The Mark IIC+ is a distinctive part of guitar amplifier history. The Mark IIC+ is the most coveted vintage Boogie and can command double its original price due to its buttery "Liquid Lead" mode and its warm, clean rhythm mode. Most amps from that era had one or two channels that were not designed for a solo to step out. The Mark IIC+ pioneered switchable lead and rhythm channels. The lead channel had a dual cascading drive stage which created an overdrive, sustain, and singing tone that turned heads of musicians with its rich, complex sound. Used by guitar legends from Metallica, Prince, Toto, Journey, and Dream Theater, the IIC+ is revered for its versatility.
Neural DSP designed their Boogie plugin to replicate every nuance of the original amplifiers, and it really does sound great. The menu architecture of the Neural plugins is similar. If you own any of their plugins, you will find the Boogie easy to operate. It opens with the front panel of the Mark IIC+ at your fingertips. All the original amp controls are presented in both a front and rear panel view. There is nothing left out, and you can also select mono or stereo input, a doubler with spread control, and even a real time transpose control that can go up or down as much as an octave. The tuner is stable and accurate. As you would expect, there are dozens of preset tones, as well as artist faves to get you started.
Like a great pedal board, the Mark IIC+ incorporates a comprehensive menu of effects. Pre FX include a compressor, two discrete overdrives, and a chorus. Cabsim is next, with a full compliment of different speakers and mics. Following that is an additional graphic EQ. Post FX include highly configurable delay and reverb units.
The rear of the amplifier has Presence and Reverb controls and a switch between Simul-Class and Class A, allowing you to choose different power amp sounds. User tip: the reverb control here simulates the mono reverb that the amp came with, so if you’ve turned off the stereo reverb that is available in the FX section and are wondering why you are still hearing a mono reverb ringing, here is where to find it.
The Mark IIC+ is an excellent plugin for those who love great guitar sounds. Highly recommended.
Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Suite comes in 64-bit VST / AU / AAX / Standalone.
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