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MusicLab RealGuitar 6 Acoustic Guitar Software Virtual Instrument

Acoustic Guitar Virtual Instrument Plug-in with Classic and Steel-string Models, Multi Performance Mode, and Enhanced Usability Features - Mac/PC Standalone, VST2, VST3, AU, AAX Native
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Expressive Acoustic Guitar Tracks over MIDI!

MusicLab's RealGuitar 6 makes it easy to craft authentic-sounding acoustic guitar tracks without dusting off that old dreadnought. This sample-based virtual instrument realistically imitates the way a guitarist would change fret position on the neck. With it, you can smoothly play up to 104 guitar frets, using just 43 keys of your MIDI controller. RealGuitar 6 also features Guitar Touch technology, which mimics guitar-specific techniques like strumming, plucking, sliding, bending, and muting using standard MIDI controls. RealGuitar version 6 expands your tonal palate with over 200 carefully crafted new sounds, strumming engine authenticity improvements, and DAW compatibility improvements. What's more, you can now use amp simulator plug-ins right inside RealGuitar, plus save and recall presets without leaving the instrument window.

Two great-sounding acoustic instruments

In addition to RealGuitar Classic (which is fully backward compatible with earlier versions of RealGuitar), version 6 includes a steel-string guitar sample set with five patches and three tuning selections for each. RealGuitar Steel String uses high-quality 24-bit stereo samples and delivers authentic velocity response with controllable buzz and slap noises. Each note was multi-sampled up to 30 times for added realism and features stereo, mono, and double output options. You also get stop slap and stop strum sound effects and a palm mute sound with tightness control.

RealGuitar Classic includes:

  • Steel Picked
  • Steel Fingered
  • Nylon Picked
  • Nylon Fingered
  • Steel 2 Picked
  • Steel 2 (Doubling)
  • 12-string
  • Steel Stereo 290MB

RealGuitar Steel String includes:

  • 6-string
  • 7-string
  • Baritone
  • 12-string
  • 14-string
  • Nashville tuning
  • Stereo/Mono/Double audio output

Multi Performance mode for combining guitar techniques

A good guitarist will use numerous techniques while he or she plays. They'll strum, pluck, bend, mute, and more. That's why RealGuitar 6 includes a Multi Performance mode that combines multiple techniques into a single performance layout. You also get 25 new Key Switch FX in chordal modes and a velocity-controllable number of strings in strummed chords. Achieve live control of solo and strum techniques, as well as chord inversions and positions. Add hammer-ons and pull-offs to chords, or spice up your track with a convincing bottleneck slide emulation. Thanks to these powerful performance options and effects, RealGuitar 6 delivers unparalleled realism.

Build guitar-centric rhythms with Pattern Manager

Using RealGuitar 6's built-in Pattern Manager feature, you have instant access to a wide range of natural rhythms and strumming patterns: 1,250 in total. Patterns cover a number of musical styles and give you great jumping-off points for creating your parts. When RealGuitar 6 is used as a plug-in, the Pattern Manager will sync to the tempo of your DAW.

Packed with songwriting features

At Sweetwater, when we're looking to swap out MIDI tracks with real acoustic guitar tones or stretch our songwriting muscles, RealGuitar 6 has us covered. Song Mode lets you build tracks just as a guitar player would. Chord Selector provides a wheel of key-specific chords to help you find the right mood for your verses, choruses, and bridges.

MusicLab RealGuitar 6 Features:

  • NEW Over 200 carefully crafted new sounds to bolster your sonic library
  • NEW Allows you to use amp simulator plug-ins right inside the software
  • NEW Save and recall factory and user presets without leaving the instrument window
  • NEW Backward compatible with previous versions of RealGuitar
  • NEW Strumming engine authenticity improvements
  • NEW DAW compatibility improvements
  • Expand your tonal palette with a steel-string guitar sample set
  • Multi Performance mode combines guitar techniques (strumming, soloing, string picking, etc.) into a single layout
  • Advanced Velocity Curve control for fine-tuning your performance
  • Add depth to your guitar tracks with a high-quality reverb effect
  • Create internal loops in Song mode
  • Use your DAW's MIDI track to edit and play the Pattern track
  • Streamlined user interface
  • Perform in real-time for live performances
  • Create realistic guitar arrangements for your music
  • Perform expressive techniques like tapping, hammer-ons, bends, and palm mutes with your MIDI keyboard
  • Packed with features for songwriters
  • Pattern library includes 1,250 rhythm patterns, synced to the tempo of your project

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Tech Specs

  • Software Type: Virtual Guitar
  • Platform: Mac, PC
  • Upgrade/Full: Full
  • Download/Boxed: Download
  • Bit Depth: 64-bit
  • Format: VST2, VST3, AU, AAX Native, Standalone
  • Hardware Requirements - Mac: Intel Core 2 Duo or higher, 4GB RAM or more recommended, 5GB hard drive space
  • Hardware Requirements - PC: Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64 X2 or higher, 4GB RAM or more recommended, 5GB hard drive space
  • OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.12 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or later
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 12-41274

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Rated 5/5

muy util

exelente plugin vst, solo hay que saber manejarlo para sacarle buen provecho
Rated 5/5

It's the real thing

I have been looking for a plugin with a real guitar sound for a few a long time, some have come close but missed it by a few points. but the MusicLab RealGuitar 3 nailed it to a "T". If someone is blind folded and walks in on one of your sessions while you are playing this plugin they will think that you are either playing a real guitar or you have hired a guitar player to play for you. That is how real the MusicLab RealGuitar 3 sounds.
I am truly convinced.
Thanks.
Randolph
Music background: Hobbyist
Rated 4.5/5

Great VST

I've had RealGuitar (now ver. 3) for 3-years and it's still the best I've found for realistic strumming. I liked it so much that I bought RealLPC 3 as well. No disappointments. They're also 64-bit VST3 plugins, which is great. I'll be upgrading to RG4 and RLPC 4 soon.
Rated 2.5/5

Just PLAY THE NOTES!!!

The guitar sound is not one that I would choose, although maybe that's just poor recording that makes it sound boxy and dull, in ways that EQ only partially fixes.

It's designed for all standard chords all the time, so if that's what you need, it's not perfect but it is good. If, however, you ever use chords that violate the dictates of its database, not only does it mess them up, but it does so inconsistently - skipping a random note each time. Unacceptable. If I can put my fingers on the frets (in a different position than the one it decided on), and play that chord, JUST PLAY IT.

It needs more effects controlled by velocity or CC, not just "On" and "Off", which ruins any hope of nuance.

Yet another virtual guitar trying to be all things to all people, but kludging up the basics like the quality of the guitar sound and playing the actual notes. Better-sounding strumming would be good, too.

At least it can play single notes and double-stops, unlike some other virtual guitars.
Music background: Songwriter
Rated 1/5

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It only works with two programs. I found out after buying the plug in it does not work with Pro Tools.
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