Amplitube 2 is ok but I suggest using real gear. It doesn't have to be expensive.
Cheap way: Korg Pandora - direct in (150$)
For recording without a mic I use the following:
Boss GT6 + Damage Control Demonizer into an old Bolt-60 amp. The amp goes into a Sonic Maximizer and then in a Delta 44 sound card unit. Mixed with a Yorkville SR300 reference amp and tanoy speakers, the sound has a good tone.
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Remorse was made using that gear.
Unique was made using a GT6+Sonic Maximizer plugged into the computer. Nothing else! Nation was made using a simple pandora directly plugged in the computer.
All the rest was mostly made with the GT6 direct in the computer.
GT6 is cheaper then Amplitube...
Amplitube 400$
GT6 is now less then 300$ since the GT10 came out. The difference is that you have a lot more processing power with a good effect pedal. Line6 is also good and much cheaper even.
Obviously, you need a good guitar with good pick-ups, I mostly use my Gibson Les Paul with custom pick-ups but I do have a Yamaha Studio 2 custom and telecaster for whatever needs.
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