V Metal

• V Metal is a virtual electric guitar designed to emulate the sound of the ESP® Alexi Blacky with EMG® humbucker pickups.
• It features over of samples, including various playing techniques for realistic metal guitar tracks.
• The V-METAL SPM (Super Performance Multi) allows for real-time access to different articulations without interrupting performance.
• Requires Kontakt full version; no native plugin formats are specified.

Product Overview

V Metal delivers an ultra-realistic virtual electric guitar experience, emulating the sound of the ESP® Alexi Blacky equipped with EMG® humbucker pickups. With over of content and approximately 26,000 samples, it captures the essence of metal guitar playing, making it suitable for genres like Modern Metal, Death Metal, and Rock.

Details

The instrument features a wide array of playing techniques, including single notes, sampled two-string chords, and various real chords such as add9 and power chords. The Super Performance Multi (SPM) technology allows for real-time playability, enabling seamless transitions between techniques without interrupting performance. The Fretboard Monitor visually indicates the current fret position and playing technique, enhancing playability.

V Metal includes unique features like Auto Stroke Detection, which identifies the stroke direction, and the ability to reproduce feedback sounds typical of distorted guitar tones. The library also captures essential picking noises and other mechanical details, adding authenticity to performances. With options for double-tracking and real-time legato slides, the instrument provides a comprehensive toolkit for creating convincing guitar tracks.

Samples are recorded directly from the guitar in a dry format, allowing for customization with amp simulators to fit various musical contexts. The extensive range of articulations and dynamic control makes V Metal a powerful choice for composers aiming to achieve a true metal sound in their productions.