- Publisher: Teletone Audio
- Product: Voyager Guitar
- Release: Philos
- Requirements: Kontakt v6.8 or higher
There are few sounds in music as iconic or elusive as the perfect electric guitar tone. It’s more than just a sound; it’s a feeling—a magical blend of aged wood, hot vacuum tubes, and magnetic wire that can define an entire song. For decades, capturing this magic has been an art form reserved for those with access to legendary instruments, priceless vintage amps, and world-class recording studios.
Most virtual guitars offer only a sterile photograph of this sound. They give you the notes, but not the soul.
Today, that changes. Teletone Audio proudly presents Voyager Guitar, a virtual instrument that is less a sample library and more a sonic time machine. We captured an iconic 1970’s Telecaster through a dream-team signal chain of classic analog gear and shaped it with powerful modern controls. This is your personal odyssey through decades of guitar history, and your ticket is absolutely free.
The Soul of the Sound: A Legendary Guitar & An Analog Dream Team
The authenticity of Voyager begins with its source. We started with a genuine 1970s Telecaster, a guitar revered for its versatile bite, snap, and warmth—the very sound behind countless hit records. But the instrument was only the beginning. To capture its multifaceted personality, we ran it through an exhaustive, professional-grade signal chain.
- A Trinity of Vintage Amplifiers: You get access to three distinct, legendary combo amps, each chosen for its unmistakable voice and beautiful breakup characteristics.
- 1962 Gibson GA-8T: For raw, tweed-like grit and a focused midrange.
- 1964 Fender Deluxe: The iconic black-panel chime, perfect for everything from clean funk to bluesy leads.
- 1968 Fender Super Reverb: For lush, scooped cleans and massive soundstage.
- Dual DI Personalities: Go direct with character baked right in. We recorded two separate DI paths to give you even more tonal options.
- Shadow Hills Mono GAMA: A modern, high-end preamp for a pure, punchy, and articulate DI tone.
- Vintage Tascam Cassette: For a dose of lo-fi nostalgia, providing a warm, slightly saturated, and beautifully imperfect character.
- Your Personal Microphone Locker: Every amp was captured with a classic microphone pairing, which you can blend to taste.
- Shure SM57: The industry standard for capturing midrange presence and aggressive bite.
- AEA R88 Ribbon: A high-end ribbon mic for smooth, warm, and natural tones.
- Blend Control: Seamlessly dial between the focused punch of the SM57 and the vintage warmth of the R88 to find the perfect spot in your mix.
Beyond Notes: A Performance in Your Hands
A real guitarist’s performance is filled with subtle gestures, noises, and imperfections. Voyager is designed to recreate this human element with unparalleled depth, giving you a performance, not just a set of samples.
- Five Expressive Articulations: Go beyond static notes with five deeply sampled playing styles that capture the Telecaster’s full range.
- Picked & Finger Sustains: For both sharp, percussive leads and warm, intimate melodies.
- Palm Mutes: The tight, chunky foundation of countless rock and pop tracks.
- Swells: Create beautiful, blooming textures and ambient pads.
- Finger Taps: For articulate and modern playing styles.
- The Human Arpeggiator: This is Voyager’s creative centerpiece. Our advanced arpeggiator moves beyond simple note patterns by allowing you to trigger organic performance artifacts on a per-step basis. Assign fret noise, string chucks, finger taps, and releases to any step in your sequence. This transforms a simple chord progression into a living, breathing guitar part that feels like it was played by a real session musician.
Your Onboard Studio: A Curated Effects Chain
Voyager is a self-contained sound design playground. We’ve included a comprehensive suite of effects, each one meticulously dialed in to complement the guitar’s natural tone, not overwhelm it.
- Time & Space: A vintage-style analog delay with pitch-shifting capabilities, plus a suite of reverbs including Spring, Plate, Hall, and Room.
- Modulation & Texture: Add movement with classic Chorus and Phaser effects.
- Harmonize & Shape: Build thick, multi-part guitar lines with the 3-voice harmonizer, and sculpt your final sound with a musical EQ and Filter section.
- Analog Warmth: Introduce Tape Saturation for that extra bit of grit and cohesion.
Instant Inspiration, Endless Exploration
To get you started on your journey, Voyager comes loaded with over 100 genre-spanning presets. From 70s funk and dusty cinematic westerns to modern ambient pop and aggressive rock, you’ll find instant inspiration. But the presets are just the beginning. The true power of Voyager lies in your hands—blending the amps, mics, DIs, and effects to craft a tone that is entirely and unmistakably yours.
Technical Details & Getting Started
- Platform: Runs in the free Kontakt Player 6.8 (or the full version of Kontakt 6.8). Can be used as a standalone instrument or as a VST/AU/AAX plugin in your favorite DAW.
- Download Size: 30 GB. The substantial size of this library is a direct reflection of the depth of sampling and the quality of the raw audio.
Your Guitar Odyssey Awaits
The sound of a legendary guitar, recorded through a priceless vintage signal chain, powered by a modern performance engine. This is the instrument that will spark your next idea and elevate your productions.
Download the Teletone Audio Voyager Guitar for free and begin your journey through sound.