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Guitar Amp Plugin Preferences

Impact Soundworks, the creators of Shreddage virtual guitars as well as the Shreddage Amp series of plugins, would like to know more about how real guitarists use amp plugins and what you're looking for! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and helping us better serve the needs of guitarists outside of our own team.

Please note: for this particular survey, we are specifically hoping to hear from people who play guitar, rather than those who use virtual guitars.
1.What style(s) of music do you PRIMARILY make?
2.In what way(s) do you currently use amp sims/plugins?
3.Which amp sim/plugin do you use most often?
4.How often do you learn about new gear from these sources?
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Somewhat Often
Very often
Word-of-mouth
Online community (forum, Discord, etc.)
Review website
Social media
Magazine
YouTube
5.What inspires you to look for a new amp sim/plugin?
6.How important are these factors in your decision to buy an amp plugin?
Not at all important
Very important
Price
What it sounds like, regardless of the original amp
Reputation of the developer
Recommendation from someone I trust
Reviews by journalists or content creators
Uniqueness
Included features (FX pedals, graphic EQ, tuner, metronome, etc.)
Familiarity with the original amp
How close the plugin sounds to the real amp