Product Detail
Guitarist is an amazing virtual guitar crafted to mimic rhythm parts played on an electric guitar. It has transformed the guitar - playing process into a step - sequencer system. You'll enjoy a high level of customization for chords and fingering patterns, along with precise control over authentic nuances and expressions.
**Features**:
- Four electric guitars with more on the way soon.
- Over 2,000 samples for each six - string.
- Full control of strum, chords, and song structures.
- An action section for real - time control.
- Capable of slides, vibratos, or portamentos.
- Comes with warm amps and direct - out.
- 10 effects, plus a Wahwah pedal and talkmode.
- You can mute or de - tune individual strings.
The center Patterns page is a breeze to use. In 16 steps, you can decide chord triggering, which strings to play, and the strum direction. Each string can be played individually, enabling huge arpeggios and nuanced metal riffs. Damp and dead notes add a funky and lively feel.
In the lower lanes, you define chord sequences. Select a root note, pick from 12 chord types in three fingering variations, and use 'step - repeat' for longer patterns. You can also create up to 24 user chords (including impossible ones) by clicking on the fretboard.
The 'Animations' page allows you to program extra movements for fretboard fingers. A finger can move up or down by one, two, or three semitones per step to enrich chords harmonically.
The 'Action Section' offers instant control. You can loop parts with a button press, add dead or damp notes, and use half - tempo.
Three built - in guitars are Fender's Stratocaster and Telecaster, and a Duesenberg Starplayer Special (available in 'Bright' and 'Normal' versions). Each six - string was recorded with 2,000 samples, with extensive fretted notes and open strings sampled multiple times. The 'round robin' function alternates sample playback, and in Random mode, a sample is randomly selected.
Two effect - units with 10 effects provide the colors you want. FX1 focuses on modulation effects like chorus, phaser, and wah effects. FX2 handles classic delays, reverbs, and a reverse - buffer delay effect. There are also two great - sounding amp models and a direct - out mode for your preferred amp - emulator software. The Wah - Wah pedal is more advanced than average, with an adjustable LFO for effect sweeping, which can be deactivated and controlled manually via MIDI.
**Extra features for better workflow**:
- Global strum speed can be controlled by host automation.
- Export MIDI sequences to your DAW, useful for doubling on other instruments.
- Copy/paste buttons everywhere for efficient composing.
- Detune strings by semitones using the pegs.
**System Requirements**:
- MacOS 10.9 or higher (Intel or Apple Silicon)
- Windows 7 or higher
**Plugin Formats**: Audio Units, VST2, AAX Native, Standalone (all 64 - bit only). User Manual available.
Using the Sugar Bytes Electric Guitarist is a fun and straightforward process. First, get familiar with the Patterns page in the center. You can use the 16 steps to set up when chords are triggered, which strings are played, and the direction of the strum. This gives you a basic rhythm foundation.
When it comes to chord sequences, head to the lower lanes. Select a root note, choose from different chord types and fingering variations, and use the 'step - repeat' for longer patterns. You can even create your own chords by clicking on the fretboard.
The 'Animations' page is for adding extra movement to the fretboard fingers. Just set how many semitones a finger moves per step to make your chords more harmonically rich.
For real - time changes, use the 'Action Section'. You can loop parts, add dead or damp notes, and adjust the tempo easily.
Regarding the guitars, you have three built - in options with different sounds. Remember that each six - string has over 2,000 samples, so you'll get a wide range of tones.
The effects are a great way to customize your sound. FX1 offers modulation effects, while FX2 handles delays and reverbs. And don't forget to play around with the Wah - Wah pedal for that classic guitar sound.
Some notes to keep in mind: Make sure your system meets the requirements (MacOS 10.9 or higher, Windows 7 or higher) and use the 64 - bit plugin formats. When using the Wah - Wah pedal, you can deactivate the LFO and use a MIDI controller for manual control if you prefer.
For maintenance, there's not much to do other than keeping your software up - to - date. Regularly check for updates to get the latest features and bug fixes. And when exporting MIDI sequences to your DAW, make sure your DAW can handle the imported data properly.
