Guitarist isn't your average virtual instrument. It's a powerful rhythm guitar machine that captures the essence of electric guitar playing in meticulous detail. Forget complex tablature – Guitarist uses a step sequencer system for intuitive creation of realistic guitar parts.
Craft Captivating Rhythms:
The heart of Guitarist is the Patterns page. Effortlessly build intricate rhythm parts by defining chords, string selection, and strum direction (upward or downward) across 16 steps. Want to shred? Play individual strings for soaring arpeggios or create crushing metal riffs with ease. Breathe life into your parts with dead notes and dampening for a funky, expressive feel.
Chords Made Easy:
The dedicated chord sequencer empowers you to create sophisticated chord progressions. Select root notes, choose from 12 different chord types with three voicing variations, and utilize the step repeat function for longer patterns. Feeling adventurous? Craft up to 24 custom chords (including unconventional voicings) directly on the fretboard graphic.
The Human Touch:
Guitarist goes beyond mere sequencing. The "Animations" page lets you add subtle human-like nuances. Program finger movements on the fretboard – simulating slides, bends, and vibrato – to enrich your chords with harmonic complexity. The "Action Section" provides instant performance control. Loop sections, add dead notes or dampening on the fly, and even switch to half-tempo for relaxed grooves.
A Trio of Iconic Tones:
Guitarist boasts three meticulously sampled electric guitars: the legendary Fender Stratocaster and Telecaster, alongside the versatile Duesenberg Starplayer Special (available in both "Bright" and "Normal" voicings). Each guitar features a massive 2,000-sample library, capturing every fretted note and open string with multiple repetitions.
Round Robin Realism:
Guitarist employs sophisticated sample playback techniques. The "round robin" function automatically alternates between different samples for each triggered note, ensuring a natural, dynamic playing feel. Additionally, the random mode injects subtle variations by selecting samples randomly from the available pool.
Stomp and AMPlify Your Sound:
Guitarist puts a complete effects suite at your fingertips. Two independent processors offer a total of 10 stompbox classics: FX1 delivers lush modulation effects like chorus, phaser, and wah-wah, while FX2 provides essential delays, reverbs, and a unique reverse buffer effect.
Unleash the Amps:
Two premium amp models are on board, capturing the warmth and grit of classic electric guitar tones. Additionally, a dedicated "direct out" lets you integrate Guitarist with your favorite amp simulation software for even more sonic exploration.
The Art of Expression:
The expressive wah-wah pedal adds another dimension to your sound. Go beyond a simple stomp – Guitarist's wah features an integrated LFO that can be automated or controlled via MIDI for dynamic sweeps. Additionally, the LFO can be triggered by your playing dynamics for an authentic auto-wah effect.
A Preset Playground:
Guitarist comes loaded with a treasure trove of presets, categorized by Global, Sound, Pattern, and Chord types. Explore a world of pre-built rhythm parts, experiment with different guitar tones, and craft unique chord progressions. Mix and match presets freely, combining the perfect picking pattern with your favorite effects and chord voicings.
Guitarist: Where virtual instruments meet real playing feel. Craft electrifying rhythm parts with ease and unleash your inner guitar hero.
Features
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Four Electric Guitars
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More than 2,000 Samples for each Sixstring
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Control over Strum, Chords & Song Structures
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Action Section for real-time Control
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Slides, Vibratos or Portamentos
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Warm Amps and Direct-Out
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10 Effects plus Wahwah Pedal & Talkmode
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Mute or De-tune individual Strings
Tech Specs
OS X Requires macOS 10.13 or higher
Plugins: VST-2, VST-3, AU, AAX, STAND-ALONE
Windows Requires Windows 7 or higher
Plugins: VST-2, VST-3, AAX, STAND-ALONE
