- Publisher: Pettinhouse
- Product: AcousticGuitar 2.1
- Release: Anonymous
- Requirements: Kontakt v5.8.1 or higher
For producers, songwriters, and composers, the quest for a truly authentic virtual acoustic guitar can be a long and arduous journey. Capturing the nuance, the expressive imperfections, and the sheer musicality of a steel-string acoustic is a formidable challenge. Pettinhouse has risen to this challenge, and now, you can reap the rewards.
Introducing AcousticGuitar 2.1 by Pettinhouse – a breathtakingly realistic and versatile acoustic steel guitar library for the full version of Native Instruments Kontakt, available as a completely free download. This isn’t just another sample set; it’s a meticulously crafted instrument featuring an innovative automatic strummer, a wealth of articulations, and the groundbreaking True Legato 2.0 engine, all designed to bring unparalleled acoustic authenticity to your productions.
The Soul of Steel Strings: A Foundation of Uncompromising Quality
AcousticGuitar 2.1 is built upon a substantial 5GB sample library (the download itself is a manageable 3GB), ensuring every detail is captured with pristine clarity at 24-bit, 96kHz resolution. This commitment to quality means you get:
- Full Sustain & Natural Decay: No artificial looping here. Every note rings out with its complete, natural decay, providing a truly organic sound.
- Deep Sampling: The Strum patch boasts an impressive 12 velocity layers, allowing for incredibly dynamic and expressive strummed performances.
- Round Robin Implementation: Alternate picking sounds natural and fluid, thanks to intelligent round robin sampling that eliminates the dreaded “machine gun” effect.
You’ll find three core patches, each around 1.7GB, catering to distinct playing styles:
- 1 – Fingered: Perfect for delicate melodies, arpeggios, and intimate accompaniment.
- 2 – Picked: Delivers the brighter attack and clarity of plectrum playing.
- 3 – Strum: The powerhouse automatic strummer with a vast array of built-in patterns.
AcousticGuitar 2.1 is compatible with NI Kontakt versions 3, 4, 5, 6, and future FULL versions. Please note: it is NOT compatible with the free Kontakt Player.
An Orchestra of Articulations: Bringing Your Performances to Life
True instrumental realism lies in the details – the subtle noises and performance techniques that define an instrument’s character. AcousticGuitar 2.1 delivers an extensive palette:
- Core Articulations: Crystal-clear upstrokes and downstrokes.
- Expressive Techniques: Smooth slides, authentic hammer-ons, vibrant trills, and responsive palm mutes.
- Sonic Color: Beautifully captured natural harmonics and distinct stopped notes.
- Performance Nuances: A wealth of release noises, fret noises, hand noises, and strum noises that add that final layer of human touch and believability.
Experience Unmatched Fluidity: True Legato 2.0
One of the standout features in AcousticGuitar 2.1 is the new True Legato 2.0 engine. This isn’t just a simple legato; it’s a sophisticated system designed to deliver incredibly realistic and connected note transitions. With True Legato 2.0, you’ll experience:
- Authentic Slide Ups & Downs: Effortlessly glide between notes with natural-sounding pitch transitions.
- Responsive Hammer-Ons & Pull-Offs: Add intricate embellishments that sound just like a seasoned guitarist.
- Natural Vibrato: Each legato and slide transition can incorporate a natural, expressive vibrato, adding warmth and emotion.
- Subtle Slide Noises: The delicate sounds of fingers moving across strings are included, enhancing the realism of your legato lines.
A Major Evolution: What’s New in AcousticGuitar 2.1?
Version 2.1 represents a significant leap forward, packed with enhancements that elevate both the sound and the user experience:
- Enhanced Legato Across Styles: The expressive True Legato 2.0 engine, complete with slides, hammer-ons, and pull-offs, is now integrated into both the Fingerpicking and Picked style patches.
- Completely Revised Audio Engine: All three patches (Fingerpicking, Picked, and Strum) have undergone a thorough audio engine overhaul. The result? They simply sound wonderful, offering richer tone and improved playability.
- Revolutionized Strum Patch:
- Perfect DAW Sync & Timing: The Strum patch now works flawlessly in sync with your Digital Audio Workstation, ensuring perfect timing for your rhythm parts.
- Revised, Natural Patterns: All strumming patterns have been revised to sound more natural and musically intuitive.
- Improved Workflow & Visuals:
- Step Display Progress Bar: A new progress bar in the step display clearly marks each step, making pattern editing more intuitive.
- Enlarged Step Display: Enjoy a larger, clearer view for easier and more detailed pattern creation.
- User Presets: You now have the ability to save and load your own presets, allowing you to recall your favorite settings and custom patterns instantly.
- Advanced Scripting: A completely new script brings numerous under-the-hood improvements. For example, when you play a chord, the strummer intelligently plays all the notes with a slight delay between them, authentically simulating the passage of a pick across the strings.
- Improved Sample Mapping: The instrument now feels much better under your fingers, with more responsive and natural sample mapping.
- New Strum Patch Guide: A comprehensive PDF guide for the Strum patch is included in the Library Folder, helping you get the most out of this powerful feature.
The Innovative Strum Patch: Your Virtual Rhythm Guitarist
The Strum patch in AcousticGuitar 2.1 is a standout feature, offering a unique and highly flexible approach to creating strummed acoustic parts:
- No Restrictive Chord Recognition: Unlike many virtual guitars, AcousticGuitar 2.1’s strummer doesn’t rely on complex chord recognition. This means you are free to play single notes, unison chords, open chords, or even unconventional and “strange” chords, giving you complete creative freedom.
- Simulating Two-Handed Playing: Imagine your left hand on a real guitar, often handling the bass notes on the thicker strings, while your right hand strums the thinner strings, typically playing the “chordal” part of a pattern. The strummer in AcousticGuitar 2.1 brilliantly allows you to simulate this alternation.
- Complete User Control:You decide when to alternate between these simulated “hands” or string groups. You can choose to:
- Play only the bass line.
- Play only the chordal part.
- Play both simultaneously.
- Keep the chord playing while you change the bass line.
- Keep the bass line steady while you change the chords.
This intuitive system allows for incredibly dynamic, natural-sounding, and customizable strummed performances that can adapt to any musical context.
Beyond the Core: Added Features for Sonic Sculpting & Inspiration
AcousticGuitar 2.1 comes packed with even more tools to refine your sound and spark creativity:
- Onboard Effects: Polish your tone with integrated Delay, Reverb, and Phaser effects.
- 12-String Guitar Emulation: Instantly transform the sound into that of a lush 12-string guitar, perfect for adding shimmer and richness.
- Stereo Button: Simulate the wide, immersive sound of a double-tracked guitar part with a single click.
- Speed Knob: Adjust the speed of various articulations to perfectly match your tempo and desired feel.
- Authentic Performance Noises: Add an extra layer of realism with a selection of knocks, several types of hits on the body of the guitar, and dedicated strum noises.
- Onboard Guide: A handy built-in guide provides a clear map of the key switches, valuable Tips & Tricks for getting the most out of the instrument, and a reference for basic guitar chords.
Important Compatibility Note:
Pettinhouse AcousticGuitar 2.1 is a powerful and deep instrument. To use it, you MUST have the FULL retail version of Native Instruments Kontakt (versions 3, 4, 5, 6, or any future full versions). It is NOT compatible with the free Kontakt Player.
Who is AcousticGuitar 2.1 For?
This exceptional library is perfect for:
- Producers & Songwriters: Craft highly realistic acoustic guitar tracks for any genre, from pop and folk to rock and cinematic scores.
- Composers: Utilize its expressive capabilities and versatile strumming for film, TV, and game music.
- Musicians Seeking Authentic Backing: Quickly create convincing fingerpicked melodies, arpeggios, and dynamic rhythm guitar parts.
- NI Kontakt Users: Add a truly professional-grade, and incredibly versatile, acoustic guitar to your collection – completely free of charge!
Elevate Your Acoustic Productions Today!
Don’t miss this opportunity to own a truly remarkable virtual acoustic guitar. With its stunning realism, innovative features like True Legato 2.0 and the unique Strum patch, and the incredible price of FREE, Pettinhouse AcousticGuitar 2.1 is an essential addition to any serious music creator’s toolkit.
Download Pettinhouse AcousticGuitar 2.1 for NI Kontakt Now!
