Sonic Mechanics has launched Classic Guitar Licks, a compilation of loops, including a custom Kontakt 4 instrument and Stylus RMX compatible Rx2 files.
The pack is bursting with authentic guitar flavour and the loops cover a multitude of guitar playing styles and rhythms. Included is a custom Kontakt instrument allowing for easy on the fly remixing of the chopped loops to cover all genres of music.
For this project the SM team enlisted the help of a professional guitarist who created and worked with the team to produce a unique loop collection.
The collection comprises of 140 Kontakt instrument files, 140 Rex2 files, 140 processed Wav loops and 140 clean Wav loops.
The sample pack costs £24.95 GBP. Individual formats are available starting at £14.95 GBP.
More information: Sonic Mechanics / Classic Guitar Licks
Loopmasters has launched the Frontline Producer Label Sampler, a sample library featuring content from 6 previously released titles.
The Frontline Producer specializes in collections of superbly recorded samples, loops and sound fx, recorded both in house and at some of the countries finest recording facilities. We spend our time fiddling with only the best Mics, Class A pre amps and high end compressors, then microscopically editing the loops to get them tune ready to drop in to your productions.
Recorded at 24 bit and at 96 kHz, we provide future proof samples for the modern working producer. Frontline Producer – medically insane about Audio.
Frontline Producer Label Sampler features
- 33 Loops from Americana.
- 33 Loops from Dubstep Metal Guitar.
- 34 Loops from Mbira African Thumb Piano.
- 42 Loops from Studio Bass.
- 31 Loops from Ultimate Strings.
- 29 Loops from Vintage Keys.
- Total of 300 MB content, 24-bit quality.
The sampler is available to purchase for £9.95 GBP.
More information: Frontline Producer / Label Sampler
Soul Rush Records has released Epic Metal Guitars, a collection of metal guitar samples.
These epic metal guitar riffs and hooks were recorded at 128, 140 and 174 bpm and are perfect for adding credible edge to your tracks; the deep driving distortion and melodies will reel in your listeners and give your tunes more body and strength.
Performed by guitarist Steve Down whose talents have been trusted live and in the studio by the likes of: Joss Stone, KT Tunstall, Sandi Thom, the BBC, Neil Cowley, The British National Theatre and more!
The riffs and hooks were played on a Fender Custom Telecaster guitar, recorded through an Eleven Rack processor.
The sample library is available to purchase for £9.95 GBP.
More information: Soul Rush Records / Epic Metal Guitars
Aegean Music has released Amp Vision, an effect plug-in for guitar processing.
Amp Vision is a VST plugin for guitar processing giving you limitless tones instantly in an easy to use package.
It interfaces with your existing VST HOST, compatible DAW, or other audio application and excels in multiple roles such as recording, performing, practice, and re-amping or re-imagining existing tracks.
Amp Vision features
- 28 amps to choose from.
- 10 Effect Pedals.
- Cabinet Sims are included and standard files can be loaded.
- Customizable Library of presets and categories.
- Many adjustable features such noise gate and oversampling.
- No added latency (aka zero latency).
Amp Vision for Windows (VST) costs $28 USD.
More information: Aegean Music / Amp Vision
Ample Sound has announced the releases of the Ample Guitar M Lite, a free virtual guitar instrument.
Amplesound.net releases “Ample Guitar M LITE” Acoustic Guitar Instrument for Win & Mac VST, AU & RTAS
Bring Martin D-41 Guitar sound to your studio
Ample Guitar M Lite features
- Size: 682 MB.
- Samples: 668 samples
- Sample Rate: 16bit 44.1khz
- Fret Limit: 0 – 4th fret
- Playing Style(sample bank): Finger
- Sample Cycle: Maximum 2
- Techniques Sustain: Sustain, Hammer On & Pull Off, Palm Mute, Popping 5 techniques
- Sound Mode: 1 Stereo
- Customized chord: 6
- Strummer Humanization: 1
- Strummer SEQ: 4
- FXs: Reverb, Stereo Delay 2 FXs
The Ample Guitar M Lite is available to download at no cost (VST/AU/RTAS).
More information: Ample Sound / Ample Guitar M Lite
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
