Amp simulation

Recently I have been setting up my computer for recording. I have always previously used a traditional setup ie

Guitar - effects - amp - mic - computer

I have previously give the line6 pod xt live a go and whilst I did like some of the sounds, I never really got on with it.

I recently gave the Revalver MKII plugin by Peavey a go and I must say, the amp sounds and tone I am getting is pretty impressive. The great thing about this is that I have only one wire into my audio interface so gone is the consistent trouble I got with my various pedals causing hum

The tone is punchy and what you hear through your PC is pretty much is what you get on your track - no worrying about micing up correctly or having enough volume to get a decent enough input.

The other thing I like about this is the simplicity in adding other effects, cabinets, heads compressors etc to achieve different sounds.

I am going to upload some of my recordings over the coming weeks so you can hear for yourselves what is being achieved - all through the computer!

Anyone else use amp simulators for their music production?