Guitar amp with 'classical guitar' sound

Hi,
I'm using the Fender Squier Strat usb to record with Logic Pro X. Guitar amps don't include an amp that would simulate 'classical guitar'. Is there? Anybody's advice would be helpful. I know there is a patch to play classical guitar via a keyboard. But I'm a classical guitar player who would like to use his USB Strat to record classical guitar stuff. Thanks in advance.

I think, tongue-in-cheek Pancentre is making a valid point that you're not going to get that 'classical' sound too easy you need a warm acoustic sound going in. However, let me explain:
Logic (In fact 99% of music software) can be expanded via plugins. On the Mac/OSX these are called Audio Units. 2 Of the big players for guitarists is Native Instruments (NI) Guitar Rig, and IK's Amplitude.
Guitar Rig is an all-in-one solution which can be used with a guitar pedal controller which controls the software. It's got tons of options, standard presets and loads more scattered around the internet. Anything from experimental, through to Jazz and Death metal you can get from that, it's very flexible.
Acoustic emulation/simulation is basically a series of effects and EQ's in Guitar Rig/Amplitube/Logic which will provide you with an acoustic/warm sound. Basically, it's job is to raise the low frequencies and remove the mids (At least that's how i have to process mine) and place a bit of delay/reverb on the high frequencies to create space. But you never will recreate that wonderful sound of a classic guitar 'pushing air' by plugging an electric in and running it through an acoustic simulator.
The characteristics, fret noises etc. Just won't be there.
If you're just wanting to have some fun, jam and make a few tracks for your own enjoyment they're still pretty good for that. But you will have to adjust some effects settings, purely as guitars, pickups, strings etc. can all cause the sound to differ. So don't think you can just get away with selecting a preset each time.
Personally, i think it's part of the enjoyment coming up with a sound which helps you play, and sounds 'right'. These plugins, and guitar simulators are so straight forward too, they've invested a lot of development into making them act like the real thing.

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My goal is to use my MacBook as an amp, i.e. get the guitar sound out of my MacBooks speakers with some effects (in real time).
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I would like to capture the live sound of my guitar amp using garageband. I know there are many modelling and FX options using GB, but I really want to hear how my amp sounds.
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