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Description

The Wavesfactory Strum Guitar plugin is an innovative solution for musicians seeking to infuse their tracks with authentic guitar strumming, all within the convenience of a Kontakt instrument. This plugin features a collection of four meticulously sampled guitars, each capturing the essence of real strumming techniques. Whether you're working with an electric, acoustic, electric 12-string, or acoustic 12-string guitar, Strum Guitar ensures that your compositions resonate with genuine, lifelike sound.

The plugin's intelligent chord recognition system stands out as a key feature, enabling seamless integration of complex chords and patterns. With this, you can effortlessly transition between major, minor, and even more intricate chord structures like add9, 7ths, and 6ths, giving you the flexibility to adapt the sound to your project's needs. The built-in sequencer further enhances this adaptability, offering a plethora of ready-to-play strumming patterns.

Dive into a world of sonic possibilities with the full-featured mixer, where you can control each guitar individually. Adjust pan, volume, and effects, or employ the load/purge switch for optimal performance. The effects page offers an array of audio enhancements, from EQ and compressors to tape machines and amp simulators, all housed in an intuitive interface.

Strum Guitar isn't just a tool for demos; it's a powerful asset for final productions, where the richness of real strumming can elevate your music to new heights.

Key Features:

  • Four guitars: electric, acoustic, electric 12-string, and acoustic 12-string
  • Realistic upstroke and downstroke strumming
  • Intelligent built-in sequencer with chord recognition
  • Full mixer with load/purge switch, pan, volume, and more
  • Comprehensive effects suite including EQ, compression, and amp simulators
  • Requires full version of Kontakt 5.7.3 or newer
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Create realistic guitar tracks in Kontakt

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Create realistic guitar tracks in Kontakt

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Wavesfactory - Strum Guitar - Demo

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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 Wavesfactory Strum Guitar.

Comparisons

  • Users find Ample Guitar more flexible for manual strumming by assigning chords to specific notes, unlike Wavesfactory Strum Guitar which struggles with complex chords like Gbm9.

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Software and compatibility

  • Strum G2 doesn't allow for manual chord strumming, which some users find limiting compared to other options that offer more manual control.

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  • Wavesfactory Strum Guitar requires the full version of Kontakt, which limits its appeal for users without the full Kontakt software.

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Use cases and applications

  • Electric Sunburst is perceived as being limited to presets, which may not suit those looking for extensive manual input and customization.

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  • The plugin is less suitable for reproducing fast chord clusters and complex strumming patterns, like those in "Pinball Wizard" by The Who.

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User experience

  • Users note the mechanical sound of repeated up/down strums in Logic's basic guitar plugin, highlighting the need for more sophisticated options like Wavesfactory Strum Guitar.

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Value and pricing

  • At $79, Wavesfactory Strum Guitar is considered a more affordable option compared to high-end libraries starting at $200, but the need for full Kontakt adds cost.

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Critic Reviews

Wavesfactory Strum Guitar review - Whipped Cream Sounds

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Wavesfactory Strum Guitar shines as a versatile Kontakt Instrument, perfect for those seeking quick guitar sounds without the hassle of a live player. The intuitive interface and excellent documentation make it user-friendly, although newcomers to Kontakt may find initial setup a bit tricky. With a range of guitar types and the ability to play both notes and chords, it fosters creativity and inspires idea generation. However, while the sound quality is praised, the review hints at a need for further testing in replicating real guitar nuances. Overall, a strong tool for sketching ideas but with some room for deeper exploration.

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