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Ilya Efimov has released Classic Bass, a detailed emulation of a classic Fender Precision Bass Guitar ’72.

The playing techniques included in a single patch – fingered, slap, palm-mute and additional articulations – allow the user to edit their MIDI data or play in real-time. By minimizing the use keyswitches, the instrument has been designed to be simple and intuitive to use. A sophisticated algorithm to select strings in real time, automatically selects the natural bass guitar left-hand position on the fretboard. Manual string and position selection are also available.

The library’s repetition keys are designed to make it easy to play realistic ostinato bass-lines. FX glissando will add to the realism of bass guitar parts. Multiple legato types are changed automatically, depending on the first note played.

Included, are several Legato modes, Open String mode, Chord Detection mode and X-note mode.

Classic Bass features

• 2.85 Gb ncw compression format.
• 3 348 samples, 24 bit, 44.1 KHz.
• Up to 12 velocity layers, 20 frets on each string with round-robin algorithm.
• FINGERED, SLAP and PALM-MUTE in one patch.
• Different natural legato for FINGER, SLAP and PALM-MUTE articulations.
• THUMB and POP slap articulation, with Auto and Manual selection.
• Auto and Manual String and Position Selection.
• Attack control.
• Slide-up, Flageolets, X-notes (two modes for x-note performance).
• Repetition keys for X-notes and last articulations.
• Realistic glissando note-to-note.
• Gliss-FX.
• AMP cabinet and Bass tone effects.
• Multiple FX and Noises (strokes, fret noises, releases).

The Classic Bass library costs 99 EUR. Requires Kontakt 4.2.4 + full version.

More information: Ilya Efimov / Classic Bass

The Loop Loft has announced the availability of the Master Collection, a bundle of all Loop Loft sound libraries in all formats.

Introducing The Master Collection. Every loop. Every format. Instant access to everything The Loop Loft has ever released. Plus, save 60% FOR LIFE on all future releases!

The Master Collection includes over 100 sound libraries from the Platinum Pack, Reason ReFill Bundle, Ableton Live Pack Bundle, Maschine Kits, Artist Series, MIDI Loops, Drum Fills, Complete Takes Series, Multitrack Sessions, Logic Pro Sessions, Kontakt Grooves, and Studio One Sessions.

The collection is available to purchase for $1,395 USD (regular price individual products $3,485 USD).

More information: The Loop Loft / Master Collection

Dream Audio Tools has announced a 3 Weeks Sale, offering selected products at a discount for a limited time.

Big 3 weeks sale at Dream Audio Tools

This Week: All stringed libraries 30% Off

Guitar & Bass Sale

• Indie Fingers Volume One: The Bridge 30% Off
  Indie Fingers includes multisampled fingered arpeggios and guitar sequences, to offer a modern yet sophisticated edgy pop/rock guitar tone toolset, played on a Strat, bridge position. Great when used in a pop/rock arrangement or as additional indie flavour to modern movie scoring. Arpeggios have been designed to be played together for unlimited combinations. Mid-Bass range arpeggios, high range arpeggios, repetitions, fingered chords and more.
• Indie Fingers Volume Two: The Neck 30% Off
  Indie fingers volume two starts where Indie Fingers One ends, introducing a great amount of new tones, fuzzy sequences, killer analog tremolo “spaghetti” arpeggios and tones/chords, fast slides and lot of multisampled fingered arpeggios and guitar sequences.
• Repetitive Bass 30% Off
  Repetitive bass features real sequences, multisampled and playable according to host tempo and tonality. Includes repetitions in Fourths and Eights plus Single tones both in clean and distorted version.

The guitar and bass sample libraries are 30% off until May 24th, 2013.

More information: Dream Audio Tools

Plektron has released version 2.1 of its Guitar Amp effect for Windows.

Guitar Amp is an amplifier simulator and multi-fx for guitar and bass, but that’s not all. It is not inspired by real, physical instruments, but rather it is made to give a unique and original vibe to your creations.

Featuring 7 different amplifiers from clean to distorted, multi-cabinets, mic simulation, full MIDI controls, and more than 20 real-time effects, Guitar Amp can be used as VST plugin or StandAlone. Guitar Amp can satisfy your every sonic craving, no matter the genre. A great and low cost solution to help you rock anywhere, anytime, however you want!

Changes in Guitar Amp v2.1

• Optimized preset manager.
• New preset panel.
• No-Mute when changing preset.
• Assignable input in setup panel (standalone).
• Fixed tuner crash in VST.
• Fixed 2pitch crash in VST.
• Windows resized to fit with every screen.
• Some fixes in the manual.
• Added a fun new module effects RadioSim.
• Minor bug fixes.

Guitar Amp for Windows (VST/Standalone) costs 12.99 EUR. A free edition is also available.

More information: Plektron / Guitar Amp

P5Audio has announced the release of Big Country Rock, a collection of guitar and bass loops.

Need to infuse some authentic country guitar playing into your production? Or maybe you’re looking for ideas to inspire your next country hit? Well this is your product!

Featuring 269 live guitar and bass loops, we have arranged these into 18 song set ideas, each with featuring multiple guitar parts, and include big choruses, intimate verses and powerful bridges.

Inspired by chart topping country artists, this set features electric, distortion, twang, slide, delay, tremolo, acoustic and bass parts, all performed and recorded by legendary LA session and touring guitarist Aaron Mclain.

Big Country Rock features

• 216 individual guitar loops and 53 individual bass loops.
• Loops are grouped into loop set ideas, each including multiple guitar parts and bass lines.
• Includes acoustic guitars, electric guitars and electric bass.
• 53 grouped loop ideas total including 18 big hook chorus ideas, 15 bridge and 20 intimate verse ideas.
• Stereo audition loops are provided for all 53 loop set ideas.
• All loops are separated for mixing and matching freedom.
• Guitar sounds include acoustic strum, acoustic picked, distortion rock, slide, tremolo, delay, chorus, lead and more.
• Light compression and EQ has been added, but not over processed leaving you freedom to apply your own processing.
• All tempo and key signatures are provided.
• Recorded and processed through class A Neve and Avalon preamps, and Apogee converters.
• Inspired by mega country artists such as Kip Moore, Gary Allen, The Band Perry, Taylor Swift, Zac Brown Band, Randy Houser, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley and many more!
• All loops are provided in 24 bit 44.1 kHz Acid WAV, Apple Loop and REX2 formats.
• All loops are royalty free.

The sample library costs $33.49 USD.

More information: P5Audio / Big Country Rock

Plektron has announced the release of Guitar Amp 2.0 and Guitar Amp 2 Free Edition, two guitar/bass effects and amplifier plug-ins for Windows.

Guitar amp 2 offers wide set of amplifiers and effects. Using it is simple and intuitive due to its drag and drop system, you have just to drag a module in the rack to create your customize effect’s chain.

If it is the right sound, you can save your own set! Plug your guitar to the audio board and start Guitar Amp 2 in stand alone mode, or just record in your favourite VST host with the plug-in version.

Changes in Guitar Amp v2.0

• New modules:
  • An amp: Epic.
  • An analog tuner.
  • A distortion: Fracture.
• Improved performance.
• Miscellaneous fixes and improvements.
• Free limited version of Guitar Amp 2: Guitar Amp 2 Free Edition includes two versatile amplifiers for Guitar and Bass.

Guitar Amp 2 for Windows (VST) costs 12.99 EUR. The Free Edition features a virtual rack of effects and amplier for guitar and bass.

More information: Plektron / Guitar Amp