Some very exciting news today courtesy of Atomic Amps, they have just announced a rather large update to the already amazing Amplifire. I am currently downloading it as we speak and once I have updated my Amplifire I will post another update review. But what is not to like? They took something awesome and made it even more awesome!!These are the updates posted on the Atomic Website.

AmpliFIRE Firmware Version 3.0 / System 1.10 Release NotesBefore proceeding, backup your AmpliFIRE using the editor. This firmware has been tested rigorously both internally and by our beta team but if for any reason (as unlikely as it may be) you need to revert to an older version you’ll need it since presets saved in the new firmware will not be backwards compatible. Current presets should sound the same after the update.That being said, we are very pleased to have a BIG update for you with many new features, amps and some critical bug fixes.

 Marc IV Lead and Marc IV EQ amps have been added to the arsenal and have quickly become a go to favorites with our in house and beta teams. This one’s going to leave a “marc”. Did I just write that?

 Rumble & Rumble Bright This instant AmpliFIRE classic inspired a certain “steely” guitarist to purchase the little red box on the spot after playing just a few chords and lines. After listening to some customer’s preference for a version with more bite we made it happen. All D style amps are unique so this is fitting. Thanks to “D” amp expert Scott Lerner for all your help!

 Echo Block: Some have called AmliFIRE’s delays great sounding but somewhat basic. No longer! The Echo block has been completely reworked to be a 4-tap delay that can be run in series or parallel mode. Each tap having dedicated time, feedback, mix and pan parameters. We’ve added a highly accurate Bucket Brigade mode to make analog delays as cool and quirky as the real thing. In addition, another cool aspect of the updated Echo block is the ability to blend your favorite echo characteristics into one effect to create delays that can’t be recreated on their dedicated real-world counterparts. For example, you can put tape flutter on an analog (bucket brigade) delay. The options are limitless.

 Effects Block: Check out this power move: The Effects block has been broken out to individual blocks. Previously, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser & Trem effects shared the same block and parameters which was pretty simple but very limiting. Now, each effect has its own dedicated block with more parameters that are specific to the effect. The chorus can now be a super lush quad chorus, the flanger has a dedicated regeneration parameter and a though-zero mode and much more. The clincher is that they can all be run simultaneously with no regard to resources!

 Reverb Block: Spring2 has been added to provide classic D’Luxe lovers a very familiar experience. Reverb is a deep and broad effect and we’re still just scratching the surface. More on that later. 

 Footswitch management just got a whole lot more fun and flexible. How about being able to assign any number of effects to one switch with the click of the button? 3.0’s got it. Want to turn an effect off when turning the other(s) on? Done! The inverse feature covers it. Check out the new “Footswitches” tab in the editor but make sure to set the Global Switch to “preset assign” to make it work. For those of you who prefer the old way, that’s still intact. Or you can mix and match on a per preset basis!

 Copy & Paste: Editor now has ability to copy and paste block parameters so you don’t have to go crazy setting up your favorite reverb (or whatever effect) parameters in a different preset

 Levels: Interestingly, one of the most requested features has been to make the main Level control assignable to main outputs, aux outputs, and headphones independently. Check!

 MIDI Clock Support for Tap Tempo: Not much else to say but Amplifire’s got it.

 MIDI CC AmpliFIRE now offers a continuous controller’s assignment page that lets you choose what MIDI CC number controls each assignable parameter (wah, volume, effect enables etc.). External controllers have never been so easy to set up.

What am I looking forward to most??

Well, there is a lot to digest there, but what jumps out instantly is....well the Mark IV model, really really excited to try this.The improved delay functions sound AMAZING!! I love delay so much and this has really excited meFootswitch management. Wow, I has always thought it would be awesome to be able to use one switch to switch on various different effects, i.e. you have your boost with delay sound switch on together rather than having to create a new patch or switch on both, That is a massive one for me!!Love the fact the modulation blocks have been broken down an separated out, that is pretty fantastic and the fact they can be run simultaneously!I do already like the reverbs, but I am a sucker for reverb, so looking forward to trying that out!Okay I need to get on with this, I am about to enter the rabbit hole!EnjoyPeaceNeil