================================================================== Native Instruments GUITAR RIG 5 Readme File ================================================================== (c) 2011 Native Instruments. All rights reserved.

================================================================== CONTENTS ================================================================== 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Introduction Version History Important Notes Known Limitations and Issues System Requirements Contact

================================================================== 1. Introduction ================================================================== Thank you very much for purchasing GUITAR RIG 5! This document provides information to help you use GUITAR RIG 5. It deals with last-minute additions, compatibility issues and possible problem causes. ================================================================== 2. Version History ================================================================== Version 5.0.2 Fixes: - Fixed ProTools crash on instantiation Version 5.0.1 What's new: - Support for Solid Mix Series - Added Bundle Tabs to Products Overview - Added global header configuration saving for plugin usecase - Added Sidechain option for AutoWah component - Moved Cabinets & Mics component to Legacy Category Tab (show/hide via Options->Preferences menu) - Database and product content scanning improvements Fixes: - Fixed - Fixed - Fixed - Fixed - Fixed - Fixed - Fixed - Fixed GR5-206 GR5-217 GR5-112 GR5-167 GR5-245 GR5-240 GR5-214 GR5-215 Demo mode broken (OSX Lion) RK lock symbol does not show up until preset change Changing metronome tempo adjustment issue Crash while scrolling down using mouse Preset name filter is not applied (OSX Lion) AU scan crash on launch of Logic 9 Crash selecting component presets in demo mode Can't load component presets right after launch

- Fixed GR5-211 Crash reloading Reflektor in demo mode - Fixed GR5-243 Master FX dragged to rack loads wrong components - Fixed GR5-213 Container Controller Max/Min values are not saved for assignments to Modifier expert panel parameters - Fixed Octaverb value change crackles - Fixed Powered By product content scanning - Fixed Bass Amp Pro sample rate problems, added GR4 legacy mode to expert panel - Fixed amplifier-cabinet impedance communication - Fixed Preset Volume user preset saving bug - Fixed missing hints in Preferences menu - Fixed issues with Little Reflektor XXL B setting Version 5.0.0 New Components: - Hot Solo + amp including Matched Cabinet - VAN 51 amp including Matched Cabinet - Control Room Pro including 27 cabinets with multiple microphones - Container: effect rack with up to 16 macro controls - Fast Comp: fast attack vintage feedback compressor - Stereo Tune: Detuner/Spreader to widen stereo image & fatten up sound - Little Reflektor: Modern studio reverbs - Vintage Verb: Selection of classic spring and plate reverbs - Filterbank: 8-band filterbank with global frequency shift and stretch - Resochord: Harmonizing creative effect based on six tuned combfilters Framework Features: - Sidechain Inputs for Compressors (Fast Comp, Tube Compressor, Stomp Compressor) and Modifiers (Input Level, LFO, Envelope) - Refined component browser: Slim category tabs for less scrolling - Separation of user and factory content (see below) - User content is marked in preset lists - Support for Komplete Effects Transient Master ================================================================== 3. Important Notes ================================================================== Please start the Guitar Rig 5 standalone version once before using any Guitar Rig 5 plugin target. Where to find the Guitar Rig 5 user presets: Win7/Vista: Users\[User]\Documents\Native Instruments\Guitar Rig 5\ OSX: Users/[User]/Documents/Native Instruments/Guitar Rig 5/ Guitar Rig presets import and compatibility: All Guitar Rig 4 factory content is included with Guitar Rig 5. Guitar Rig 4 user presets can be batch imported either during first startup or later using the "Import Guitar Rig 4 User Rack Presets" option from the preferences tab. Guitar Rig 3 preset banks can be imported using the "Import.." option from the File menu. Please use the latest installers for the optional powered by Guitar Rig products. If the presets are missing after installation please use the "Scan for new Presets" option in the preferences tab.

================================================================== 4. Known Limitations and Issues ================================================================== GUITAR RIG 5 is constantly being improved. Please make sure that you are always using the latest version of the GUITAR RIG 5 software. Some documenatation is still missing and will be delivered either directly via Service Center or with the next Guitar Rig update. Mac OSX only: For using Guitar Rig as an AudioUnit Plugin in 64-Bit mode in Logic, it might be necessary to restart your computer. ================================================================== 5. System Requirements ================================================================== Windows 7 (latest Service Pack, 32/64 Bit), Intel Core Duo or AMD Athlon 64, 2 GB RAM. Mac OS X 10.6 (latest update), Intel Core Duo, 2 GB RAM Monitor with at least 1024x768 resolution; USB 2.0 ================================================================== 6. Contact ================================================================== If you encounter any problems with the product, please visit our support portal. There you will find an extensive Knowledge Base, a registration FAQ, and a contact form to get in touch with our tech support team: http://www.native-instruments.com/support . For more information about other Native Instruments products please visit the NI homepage http://www.native-instruments.com or contact NI at info@native-instruments.com

Enjoy the power of GUITAR RIG 5! Your Native Instruments Team