Help me out with a like and a comment on this video, thanks folks! Primo is a really nice sounding amp sim by APFX Audio which has been available as a paid plugin on desktop for a while, and now just got released for iPad. The amp sim used neural networks (AI) to emulate the sound of a ‘boutique Italian tube amp’. I really can’t believe the iPad version is free. The reviews so far from hardcore electric guitarists who own every amp sim out are very positive, with all saying this compares well with even very expensive amp sims. In this video I walk through through the main features and give a quick review. I don’t cover everything in detail, it’s more a UI overview, but you can check out the manual linked below for more. The iPad version is an AUv3 plugin, so can be used in hosts like Garagebandm AUM, Logic Pro for iPad, etc. Primo for iPad App Store Link (free): apps.apple.com/app/primo-for-ipad/id6475413879 User Manual: drive.google.com/file/d/16tZO0zps150hioh89TVAbbslPY9ImgIe/view Desktop version (not free): apfxaudio.com/products/primo The synth app I used here for the input signal is Fundamental 2. I have various videos on this app - always worth taking a look through the channel archives! You'll find my detailed spoken walkthrough of Fundamental version 1 here: ua-cam.com/video/dnX4tf_lq1w/v-deo.htmlsi=j5X4Ka5KHhfddcgU 🟪 Please read this: I spend a huge amount of time on this channel, which is too niche to ever make any kind of fair remuneration from UA-cam. If you are a fan of my work and have the means, please join my merry band of Patreon supporters! The lowest tier only costs about the same as a pint of beer or a large coffee per month. Financial support from the community is the only chance there is of me being able to continue doing this valuable work, so I want to say a huge thank you to paying supporters! I have giveaways (on the upper tier these also include desktop plugin giveaways), exclusive vids, preset packs, samples, field recordings, AUM sessions, etc., on my Patreon. You can get a warm glow from supporting me while getting nice things in return. Currently, everyone who is a member is receiving far more in terms of free apps from giveaways than they are spending in monthly subscription, so it is really a no-brainer. 🟡 Check it out at www.patreon.com/Gavinski One-off donations are also gratefully received. Donations and Patreon memberships are really the only chance I have of getting compensated fairly for my work here, so I really appreciate donations: 🟡 www.buymeacoffee.com/953211370ui Thanks for reading and supporting, enjoy the video! AppStore blurb: Rediscover the beauty of simplicity. Download PRIMO now for free! Introducing PRIMO, our all-rounder. The beating heart of PRIMO is what we call a "Dynamic Portrait": an Al-generated tone, capturing the essence of a real amp. Our Neural Network, trained on a boutique Italian tube amp, has crafted two beautiful channels: CH1 for everything from cleans to juicy edge-of-breakup tones, and CH2 for roaring crunch tones and searing leads. Explore all their sonic facets by sweeping the Gain knob, and refine your sound with the musical and versatile 3-band EQ provided! PRIMO is tailored to modern guitarists' needs, and it's focused on tone and feel. Straight to the point, with all the tools you need: - Two independent channels with 3-band EQ and constant loudness - Modern and flat Ul - Chromatic high-precision Tuner - Built-in Noise Gate - Snappy and responsive Compressor with constant loudness - Transparent and versatile Overdrive - IR loader with 5 studio-grade cabinet IRs - Silky Tri-Chorus - Versatile and musical Phaser - Digital and Analog Delay, with sync function, mono/stereo capability and tap tempo - 3-dimensional Plate Reverb - Master section with high and low pass filters Stage Mode allows you to quickly recall your preset and much more while playing, using a MIDI controller or OSC device: assign a preset to each slot, organize your tones in 64 different scenes, and switch from one to another in no time! Unleash your creativity with Dynamic Control: PRIMO seamlessly morphs its tone in response to your playing. Use it to create new effects or automate parameters. You can use PRIMO as a standalone app or in your favorite DAW as an AUv3 plugin.
Thanks for introducing me to this fantastic app. Every time I watch your videos my IQ increases. Keep up the awesome work. I just turned 66 years old, and played guitar in rock bands for most of my life. About 5 years ago I just lost interest in music. Then comes along the Ipad, which opened a world of musical possibilities. I went from novice 6 months ago to creating on an average two songs a day. And I thank you and the many of the other incredible content creators who show their passion for music. Sorry for rambling, but this has had a profound effect on my life.
Yeah, I mean I don't know my distortion the way those tone hunter electric guitarists do, but it defintiely sounds good to my ears even comparing against top shelf stuff
still the best sounding amp sim on any platform is Amp One, also free and nobody is talking about…. and is ancient too… I have yet to find anything comparable.
That’s not AUv3, is it? I personally don’t have a problem at all with IAA or even standalone apps, if they are unique enough. But the reality is that it is an issue for many people. Also, unfortunately, in this space people tend to be obsessed with novelty.
yeah, it’s IAA… it’s a very simple app but sounds amazing… you can use it in AUM for the amp sim and build up an amazing sounding effect chain. I never seen it reviewed ever. It’s made by Mercurial and iit’s very good, I think people should know about it.
simplicity is sometimes! few great amps, good basic fxs, no rotary dials interface! :) super easy to adjust, I have full editions of most big name brands like Biasfx 2 but I ended up with this as my amp and I use AUM for building an fxs chain, I use some nembrini and a bunch of other plugins, can be automated with bluetooth pedal, etc, the most compact guitar rig that sounds good ever :)
Help me out with a like and a comment on this video, thanks folks! Primo is a really nice sounding amp sim by APFX Audio which has been available as a paid plugin on desktop for a while, and now just got released for iPad. The amp sim used neural networks (AI) to emulate the sound of a ‘boutique Italian tube amp’. I really can’t believe the iPad version is free. The reviews so far from hardcore electric guitarists who own every amp sim out are very positive, with all saying this compares well with even very expensive amp sims. In this video I walk through through the main features and give a quick review. I don’t cover everything in detail, it’s more a UI overview, but you can check out the manual linked below for more.
The iPad version is an AUv3 plugin, so can be used in hosts like Garagebandm AUM, Logic Pro for iPad, etc.
Primo for iPad App Store Link (free):
apps.apple.com/app/primo-for-ipad/id6475413879
User Manual:
drive.google.com/file/d/16tZO0zps150hioh89TVAbbslPY9ImgIe/view
Desktop version (not free):
apfxaudio.com/products/primo
The synth app I used here for the input signal is Fundamental 2. I have various videos on this app - always worth taking a look through the channel archives! You'll find my detailed spoken walkthrough of Fundamental version 1 here:
ua-cam.com/video/dnX4tf_lq1w/v-deo.htmlsi=j5X4Ka5KHhfddcgU
🟪 Please read this:
I spend a huge amount of time on this channel, which is too niche to ever make any kind of fair remuneration from UA-cam. If you are a fan of my work and have the means, please join my merry band of Patreon supporters! The lowest tier only costs about the same as a pint of beer or a large coffee per month. Financial support from the community is the only chance there is of me being able to continue doing this valuable work, so I want to say a huge thank you to paying supporters!
I have giveaways (on the upper tier these also include desktop plugin giveaways), exclusive vids, preset packs, samples, field recordings, AUM sessions, etc., on my Patreon. You can get a warm glow from supporting me while getting nice things in return. Currently, everyone who is a member is receiving far more in terms of free apps from giveaways than they are spending in monthly subscription, so it is really a no-brainer.
🟡 Check it out at www.patreon.com/Gavinski
One-off donations are also gratefully received. Donations and Patreon memberships are really the only chance I have of getting compensated fairly for my work here, so I really appreciate donations:
🟡 www.buymeacoffee.com/953211370ui
Thanks for reading and supporting, enjoy the video!
AppStore blurb:
Rediscover the beauty of simplicity. Download PRIMO now for free!
Introducing PRIMO, our all-rounder.
The beating heart of PRIMO is what we call a "Dynamic Portrait": an Al-generated tone, capturing the essence of a real amp.
Our Neural Network, trained on a boutique Italian tube amp, has crafted two beautiful channels: CH1 for everything from cleans to juicy edge-of-breakup tones, and CH2 for roaring crunch tones and searing leads.
Explore all their sonic facets by sweeping the Gain knob, and refine your sound with the musical and versatile 3-band EQ provided!
PRIMO is tailored to modern guitarists' needs, and it's focused on tone and feel.
Straight to the point, with all the tools you need:
- Two independent channels with 3-band EQ and constant loudness
- Modern and flat Ul
- Chromatic high-precision Tuner
- Built-in Noise Gate
- Snappy and responsive Compressor with constant loudness
- Transparent and versatile Overdrive
- IR loader with 5 studio-grade cabinet IRs
- Silky Tri-Chorus
- Versatile and musical Phaser
- Digital and Analog Delay, with sync function, mono/stereo capability and tap tempo
- 3-dimensional Plate Reverb
- Master section with high and low pass filters
Stage Mode allows you to quickly recall your preset and much more while playing, using a MIDI controller or OSC device: assign a preset to each slot, organize your tones in 64 different scenes, and switch from one to another in no time!
Unleash your creativity with Dynamic Control: PRIMO seamlessly morphs its tone in response to your playing. Use it to create new effects or automate parameters.
You can use PRIMO as a standalone app or in your favorite DAW as an AUv3 plugin.
Thanks for introducing me to this fantastic app. Every time I watch your videos my IQ increases. Keep up the awesome work. I just turned 66 years old, and played guitar in rock bands for most of my life. About 5 years ago I just lost interest in music. Then comes along the Ipad, which opened a world of musical possibilities. I went from novice 6 months ago to creating on an average two songs a day. And I thank you and the many of the other incredible content creators who show their passion for music. Sorry for rambling, but this has had a profound effect on my life.
Great to hear! Consider joining the Patreon if you can, perhaps, you'd like it I think 🔥 ♥
Thank you for the awesome video, hope you all enjoy PRIMO for iPad!
Cheers Edoardo & Co, looking forward to more apps from you guys!
Can't wait to try. I love the feedback-like sounds when you open the distortion.
You'll have a blast doing an electric guitar demo Eyal!
Adding it to my arsenal!… can’t wait to try it… thanks Gav
Nice! Many features, yet simple layout, the "dynamic control" is an interesting concept! Looking forward to give it a go.
Thank you. Let us know what you think!
Always appreciate your tutorials. One thing this app has is feedback for sure, at least that’s all I hear. Anyone else hear any of the settings???
Cheers! What do you mean 'hear settings'? U lost me!
it definitely does have the touch and feel of a prime (primo) app ... can't wait to check it out
Really scratching my head as to why it's free
Great share….love the rip of the distortion in the overdrive.
Yeah, I mean I don't know my distortion the way those tone hunter electric guitarists do, but it defintiely sounds good to my ears even comparing against top shelf stuff
Unbelievable that’s a free app . It’s sounds also very well.
Yes haha, crazy!
Glad to hear you like it!
Very nice. Thank you very much for this Walkthrough!
My pleasure Francesco, thnx for the thnx haha
Yeah, was playing with it last night. The edge of break up tones are very nice, and the dynamic control feature is interesting :)
I'm looking forward to checking out the dynamic control feature properly, yes!
Awesome!
Incredible! So good.
Yes, sounds like a good tube amp sim to me, nice UI, lots of features like the dynamic control section, the live section, what a bargain for free!!
Ooh....gnarly!
Yesss!
What are the samples you are using? Great to hear something other than the typical riffing that people demo with.
Thanks! I'm not using samples, I'm using a variation of a patch that I made for the synth 'Fundamental 2'
Looks great - depilatory be great if you offer project files with only free software for download at your Patreon Page 🤔
Haha, great idea Baze! 🔥 ☺ 🔥
All I hear is feedback fading in and out the entire video. None of your other videos are doing this right now…
Hmm, no idea then why that would be, weird!
still the best sounding amp sim on any platform is Amp One, also free and nobody is talking about…. and is ancient too… I have yet to find anything comparable.
That’s not AUv3, is it? I personally don’t have a problem at all with IAA or even standalone apps, if they are unique enough. But the reality is that it is an issue for many people. Also, unfortunately, in this space people tend to be obsessed with novelty.
yeah, it’s IAA… it’s a very simple app but sounds amazing… you can use it in AUM for the amp sim and build up an amazing sounding effect chain. I never seen it reviewed ever. It’s made by Mercurial and iit’s very good, I think people should know about it.
Thanks for the tip! Just standalone but if you just need an amp...
simplicity is sometimes! few great amps, good basic fxs, no rotary dials interface! :) super easy to adjust, I have full editions of most big name brands like Biasfx 2 but I ended up with this as my amp and I use AUM for building an fxs chain, I use some nembrini and a bunch of other plugins, can be automated with bluetooth pedal, etc, the most compact guitar rig that sounds good ever :)