Cabal 8

• Cabal 8 is designed for creating realistic eight-string guitar parts.
• The instrument is versatile, suitable for various musical styles.
• It focuses on imitating actual guitar playing techniques.

Product Overview

Cabal 8 offers a comprehensive eight-string guitar experience, designed to emulate authentic guitar playing across various styles. With a focus on powerful tones, it includes three distinct guitar types: Clean DI, Hi-Gain, and Crunch, allowing for a versatile approach to sound design.

Details

The library features 13,585 hand-edited samples recorded at 48 kHz/24-bit, covering six primary articulations such as Sustain, Palm Mute, and Harmonics, along with two additional FX articulations. Each string can be tuned individually, and users can disable certain strings while reallocating the load to the remaining ones. The instrument supports up to eight round-robins per note, ensuring a natural performance feel.

Real-time performance is enhanced through an intuitive engine that allows for detailed MIDI composition or quick sketches. Keyswitch Mode enables flexible string selection based on velocity, while portamento slide controls provide nuanced pitch transitions. The interface includes options for detailed equalization and articulation routing, making it easy to tailor the sound to specific needs. Overall, Cabal 8 is engineered for both intricate compositions and straightforward playing, making it a valuable tool for modern composers.