Meet the Impact Soundworks Shreddage 3 Archtop—your key to unlocking a realm of authentic, realistic guitar tones right within your DAW. This premium Kontakt instrument is built on the robust Shreddage 3.5 engine, offering a seamless upgrade from its predecessor, the Archtop: Hollowbody Electric Guitar. The meticulously sampled Sadowsky Jim Hall model captures the essence of its hollowbody 6-string design, delivering a rich, warm tone that musicians crave across genres like jazz, blues, and pop.

Crafted with input from master session musician Josh Workman, every note of the Shreddage 3 Archtop exudes detail and nuance. Its samples were recorded direct-in using an analog signal chain to maintain tonal integrity, whether you're aiming for clean or amped sounds. This instrument shines with cleaner tones, making it perfect for genres that demand clarity and emotion.

Harness the power of the Console modular FX rack, a new addition that offers unprecedented control over your virtual guitar’s sound. With 30 effects modules ranging from EQs and compressors to modulation and spatial effects, you have the tools to create any tone imaginable. The Console also allows you to meticulously mix and blend pickup sounds, with the ability to save custom FX presets for use across projects.

The Shreddage 3 Archtop’s articulation system, TACT 3.0, ensures you have the flexibility to tailor your playstyle with ease, supporting a wide variety of articulations for a truly expressive performance.

Key Features:

• Over 20,000 pristine 24-bit samples
• Recorded through two separate pickup positions (neck and bridge)
• Variety of articulations including sustains, power chords, and harmonics
• Console FX rack with 30 effects modules and over 30 custom cabinet IRs
• TACT 3.0 system for customizable articulation mapping
• Compatible with NKS for expanded parameter control

Product specs

FAQs

What are the key features of the Impact Soundworks Shreddage 3 Archtop?

The Shreddage 3 Archtop offers pristine 24-bit recordings, a variety of articulations including sustains, palm mutes, and harmonics, and a cutting-edge virtual guitarist engine. It also features a new POLY INPUT for realistic chords and a STRUMMING tab for custom rhythm parts.

Is the Shreddage 3 Archtop suitable for creating realistic guitar parts in music production?

Yes, it includes multiple fret and string voicing algorithms, TACT 2.0 for articulation mapping, and over 30 cabinet IRs to ensure realistic guitar parts in various music styles.

What are the system requirements for running Shreddage 3 Archtop on a Mac?

Shreddage 3 Archtop requires macOS 10.14 or later, an Intel Core i5 processor or higher, Apple Silicon Support (M1 or later), and at least 4GB of RAM. It also requires Kontakt 6.7 or later.

Can the Shreddage 3 Archtop be used on both Mac and PC?

Yes, it is compatible with both Mac and PC platforms, supporting standalone, AAX, AU, and VST formats.

Does Shreddage 3 Archtop include any built-in effects?

Yes, it features a CONSOLE modular rack and mixer with over 30 effects, allowing for extensive tone shaping and production-ready sound customization.