Evolution Electric Guitar Rick 12

• Highly-realistic vintage 12-string electric guitar sample library.
• Requires Kontakt.

Product Overview

Evolution Electric Guitar Rick 12 captures the distinctive jangle of a vintage 12-string electric guitar, sampled from a semi-hollow model with high-gain pickups. This library is designed to deliver rich tonal qualities, making it suitable for a variety of musical styles, from folk to rock.

Details

The instrument features a comprehensive selection of articulations, including sustains, palm mutes, natural harmonics, and various special effects like chugs and string slaps. Each articulation is recorded with three dynamic layers and four round-robins, ensuring a realistic performance. The sampling session was conducted by Guy Randle at Rosewood Recording Company, with guitarist Michael Dowdle providing expressive playing that highlights the instrument's character.

In addition to the direct signal, an enhanced signal is available, which adds richness and sustain to the sound. The library includes a robust effects engine with modeled guitar pedals and selectable cabinet sizes, allowing for detailed tone shaping. Users can also adjust pick position and utilize a built-in strum pattern editor for authentic strumming. The mapping system offers flexibility in triggering articulations, accommodating various performance styles.