You can also use Individual Stompboxes (as VST Plugins) in front of these 'Amp Simulations' to drive them (or if you like the sound/color of a particular Individual Stompbox).
Most of them possess 'Hi-Gain' Amps (or Preamps) simulations in their options, as well as several 'Stompboxes' that you can use to drive, distort, saturate. In this case, you can use most of the 'Amp Simulations' available (these more or less oriented toward 'Rock/Metal' Sounds as desired).
You want to play with an Electric Guitar (the 'regular' way). Nevertheless, below you'll find some suggestions. Click to expand.Are you looking for 'Amp Simulations' (as can be 'GuitarRig 5') to be played the 'regular' way with an Electric Guitar (plugged into it), or a contrario, are you looking for 'Rock/Metal' Sounds to be played with a MIDI Keyboard (in this case, 'Ministry of Rock 1&2', or Prominy 'V-Metal' will do the task).
