Are Digital Guitar Rigs As Good As Real Amps Now?

Robguitaruk · Post by **Robguitaruk** » Thu Feb 19, 2026 8:03 am

Do you think we have finally got to the point that digital is as good as analogue?

GearNerd · Post by **GearNerd** » Thu Feb 19, 2026 4:10 pm

For recording, digital rigs are incredibly convenient and sound very convincing. Being able to change tones instantly is a massive advantage.

BluesGuy · Post by **BluesGuy** » Thu Feb 19, 2026 4:12 pm

I still prefer real amps for playing feel, but digital gear is improving every year. For silent practice and home recording, digital setups are very hard to beat.

Solarflares · Post by **Solarflares** » Tue Mar 10, 2026 1:51 am

I don’t believe the immediacy of a responsive valve amp will ever be equalled by a digitally-interfacing product.

I must also stress the importance of the speaker resonating the guitar - so it becomes a living, breathing thing in your hands.