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Description

Unleash the power of virtual shredding with Impact Soundworks Shreddage 2, a Kontakt Instrument that has become a staple for guitarists and composers alike. Designed to replicate the authentic sound of electric guitar, Shreddage 2 is perfect for crafting everything from heavy metal riffs to cinematic soundscapes. With a focus on realism and playability, this software instrument offers meticulously sampled guitar tones, providing a comprehensive suite of articulations and techniques. Whether you're a seasoned producer or an aspiring musician, Shreddage 2 offers you an expansive toolset to bring your musical ideas to life.

The interface of Shreddage 2 is intuitive, allowing for seamless integration into your existing workflow. With an extensive library of articulations, including fingered and picked sustains, power chords, and harmonics, you'll have everything you need to create dynamic, expressive guitar tracks. The software supports MIDI automation, enabling you to add nuanced details and adjustments to your compositions effortlessly.

Key Features:

  • Over 13,000 samples, featuring sustain, mute, tremolo, and more
  • True double-tracking capability for authentic stereo sound
  • Customizable fretboard position and string preference
  • Polyphonic legato and portamento for realistic transitions
  • Built-in effects rack with EQ, reverb, delay, and more
  • MIDI learn and automation support for dynamic control
  • Compatible with Kontakt Player 5 and above
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Shreddage 2: Absolute Electric Guitar - Introduction & Overview

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Shreddage 2: Absolute Electric Guitar - Introduction & Overview

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Shreddage 2 IBZ + Drums: "Revenant" by Brendon Williams ft. Brandon Morris (Badass virtual guitar)

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Sample Library Review

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Impact Soundworks Shreddage 2.

Features and functionality

  • Some users suggest using heavy gating and quantization to mimic an "unrealistic" high-gain sound with minimal note tail.

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  • Emulating the Electri6ity Rickenbacker sound may require approaching arrangements pianistically rather than guitaristically.

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  • Shreddage 2 lacks a strumming engine, which affects the realism of manually constructed chords, especially in clean guitar settings.

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Use cases and applications

  • To replicate ZUN's sound, layering guitar notes with bass synths and pianos in unison is recommended.

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  • Shreddage 2 is favored for monophonic leads over complex chord or strum patterns, making it suitable for users prioritizing lead performance.

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Comparisons

  • Shreddage 2 IBZ offers a bitey and aggressive tone, ideal for low metal riffs, while SRP delivers a thicker sound, both differing from the original Shreddage 2's thick tone.

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  • Impact Soundworks Archtop is suggested as a more suitable option for clean tones than Shreddage series guitars.

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  • Heavier7Strings is highly praised for clean and distorted leads but is noted as a more expensive alternative to Shreddage for rhythm guitar.

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  • Orange Tree guitars excel in clean tones but are less suitable for metal due to a machine gun effect, contrasting with Shreddage's strengths.

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See how Thomas Gold uses Impact Soundworks Shreddage 2

Thomas Gold

Music Producer

Thomas Gold and Chriss Ortega

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See how Zardonic uses Impact Soundworks Shreddage 2

Zardonic

Singer, Keyboardist

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In the YouTube video "Zardonic - FL Studio Plugin Showcase (2014)," Zardonic mentions using Impact Soundworks Shreddage 2 along with freeware amp plugins.

See how The Enigma TNG uses Impact Soundworks Shreddage 2

The Enigma TNG

Composer, Music Producer

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In this video the enigma tng can be seen using Shreddage 2 by Impact Soundworks

See how Similar Outskirts uses Impact Soundworks Shreddage 2

Similar Outskirts

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Featured in this November 25, 2018 Instagram post.

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similaroutskirts @rebelvibemusic Shreddage 2

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