E-instruments has announced the release of Desolate Guitars, a unique guitar instrument for NI Kontakt. This new product is a result of a collaboration with professional guitarist and producer Seton Daunt, known for his work with artists such as Yungblud, 5 Seconds of Summer, Kylie, and Nelly Furtado.
Desolate Guitars is designed for music producers and composers seeking ultra-realistic guitar tones. The collection features four classic guitars, each meticulously recorded through two vintage amps with a variety of sounds including plucks, chords, swells, and more. A real spring reverb signal is also included as part of the core sample set, creating a virtual guitar instrument unlike any other.
The sound of Desolate Guitars is evocative and ultra-authentic, reminiscent of the moody landscapes of David Lynch’s cinematic worlds or the pulsating indie vibes of the Arctic Monkeys. The approach to creating this sound involved the use of Shure SM57 and Royer Ribbon R-121 microphones, tracked through Shelford Channels by Rupert Neve Designs, and high-end AD conversion.
The amps and reverb behind Desolate Guitars are sought-after, classic vintage amps, often referred to as the American clean and British chime. These amps, with their carefully selected tubes and speakers, can be blended in real-time, transforming each note with the authentic charm that defines an era. The spring reverb signal is not your average reverb, as e-instruments have captured the liveliness of a real spring reverb separately across both amp signals, resulting in an ever-evolving, dynamic reverb that adds depth and character to your music.
Every facet of Desolate Guitars focuses on the authenticity of the sound, right down to the tremolo. Genuine tremolos modeled from the vintage amps used have been painstakingly recreated to offer an exact sound faithful to the originals. This ensures that your music carries the spirit of the classics.
Desolate Guitars places a premium on authenticity, playability, and versatility by streamlining the user experience. The sounds you crave are effortlessly accessible, delivering expressive plucks, lush chords, dynamic swells, harmonics, and mesmerizing feedback. Articulation options include sustains, mutes, vibrato bar performances, and chord/looped texture patches with major and minor variations. Every preset effortlessly spans both vintage amps, presenting as dry and wet signals giving you full control over amp sound and spring reverb levels, enhancing your creative command.
DESOLATE GUITARS – KEY FEATURES
- Four Iconic Electric Guitars
- Two Classic Vintage Amps
- Real Spring Reverb
- Tremolo Effects
- Extensive FX Chain
- Diverse Articulations
- Vibrato Performances
- High-End Recording
- Versatile Sustains
- Chord Options
- Intuitive Modwheel Control
- Compatible with Native Instruments Kontakt 7.6.1 or free Kontakt player
- Native Instruments NKS compatible
Desolate Guitars has received positive testimonials from industry professionals such as Ed Harcourt, Show N Prove, and Ash Howes, praising its versatility, sound quality, and ease of use.
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