Kontakt shreddage 2 full version#
Kontakt shreddage 2 full#
Kontakt shreddage 2 simulator#

Everything is consistent across the full range, which makes playing them much easier. I've seen libraries where different chord ranges gave you inconsistent tones as if played by completely different players. The sustains are very even in tone, and the intonation of the chords is spot on. These provide a fairly good variety for dynamic rhythm pieces, and everything comes across rather believable. There are normal mutes, half-mutes for more open playing, and the tighter fast mute. You'll find the full range of playing styles, including sustained chords, three mute variations, and pinch squeals(with heavy vibrato) for every note. The power chords in Shreddage are of the 1-5-1 variety, and include both down and upstrokes. So naturally, the core component of Shreddage is the power chord. It's sole purpose is electric rhythm guitar, particularly the sound of metal, grunge, and hard rock. It's not intended to be an all-encompassing electric guitar library with every articulation and chord structure known to man. We'll discuss the actual sounds first, and will then tackle the methods of controlling Shreddage in the next section(trust me, it's less confusing this way!). Presets are included for the most popular plug-ins, such as Guitar Rig 4, Amplitube 2, TH1, Studio Devil, and Podfarm.įor this review, I used the newly released Amplitube 3 with the Fender expansion as my testing grounds.

Kontakt shreddage 2 simulator#

So you will need some form of amp simulator or guitar effects processing suite. The included samples are mono 24-bit, 44.1kHz wave files, and are all recorded direct and completely dry. Weighing in at around 1.05GB and just under 1,000 samples, Shreddage won't break the HD bank, but still has it's share of meat for you to thrash with. Of course, this means you can always throw the samples into a sampler of choice if needed. Fortunately, the wave files are not locked in any way, so you can edit the Kontakt mappings, as well as the files themselves.

Kontakt shreddage 2 full version#

Shreddage is only available in the Kontakt format(version 2 or higher), so you will need the full version of Kontakt to use Shreddage out of the box. Shreddage is a new rhythm guitar library from Impact Soundworks, and it takes on the challenge of this very style of the guitar world. I'm not talking about basic strumming patterns, but all-out-chunky-tear-your-head-off type of electric distortion rhythm guitar. One of these areas is that of rhythm guitar. And as a result, libraries rarely GET them right. In my quest for the ultimate in realism, I feel there are certain areas in the musical instrument world that are harder to get right. I am a sucker for samples, and I have used a LOT of what is out there. If you need power chords, and don't want to mess around with extra complexity that some libraries give you, Shreddage is a no-brainer. Drop dead easy to use, fun to play, best power chord library out there, great priceĬould have used some vibrato control for solo notes