ILIO and Overloud have announced the release of AIR, or Amp In Room, a new feature that is included in the latest version of Overloud’s flagship guitar amp simulation suite, THU. Available now as a free update for all existing users, AIR is said to bring a new dimension to amp simulation by recreating the feeling of standing in front of a real amp in a real room, adding subtle reflections, room resonance and air movement that go far beyond a close-miked speaker.
The introduction of the new kits THU out with a powerful new tool designed to help users craft finished, authentic guitar tones using a single plug-in. Overloud say that by modelling how a speaker cabinet interacts with its physical environment, AIR introduces a sense of spatial realism that’s rarely captured through traditional cabinet IRs or static mic placements, resulting is a tone that feels more lifelike, three-dimensional, and truly ‘in the room’.
Key Features
AIR can be found in the Cabinet section of THU, and includes the following features:
- An AIR knob that controls the amount of room interaction and spatial detail.
- A drop-down menu offering several ambience types in both Normal and Wide stereo modes.
- Normal mode provides tight spatial cues while Wide mode expands the stereo field for an even more immersive tone.
- AIR is also integrated into the SuperCabinet, allowing users to apply room interaction while building their own custom IR blends.
- AIR can be enabled globally from the Master Control section to apply across all presets.
- Transformer: Authentic low-end thickening and high-end sparkle through accurate transformer emulation.
Compatibility
THU is supported on PCs running Windows 7 or higher, and Macs running macOS 10.14 or later. VST3, AU and AAX plug-in versions are available.
Availability
The latest version of THU is available now, and is free to existing users.
