Ample Slide Lapsteel brings the soulful sound of the 70's Jedson Lap Steel guitar into your DAW, offering a versatile virtual instrument for musicians and producers who crave the authentic feel of a slide guitar. This library is designed to capture the nuances of David Gilmour’s Custom Model with a single EMG pickup, offering a range of articulate slide guitar effects for use in multiple genres, especially rock, blues, and country.
System Requirements
- Mac: 10.9 or higher
- Windows: Windows 7/8/10, 64-bit (32-bit not supported)
- Formats: VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone
- Hard Disk: 10 GB
- CPU: Intel i5 or higher
Advanced Features for Customization
The Riffer feature allows for easy creation of 64-measure riffs, with the Legato Position property to control the start time of slides. The String Roll Editor is a powerful tool for shaping your licks, allowing you to clearly see fingering, articulation, expression, and even playing noise.
The software also includes a variety of MIDI tools for detailed editing:
- Fixed velocity, length, legato restrictions
- Multiple selection and operation features such as move, draw, erase, and glue
- Undo and redo capabilities to ensure a seamless editing experience
Sound Design Features
Ample Slide Lapsteel comes with a 2.8 GB sample library, recorded in Stereo and Mono modes. It captures a variety of expressive articulations including:
- Sustain, Legato Slide, Slide In & Out
- Quarter Slide, Natural Harmonic, Legato Vibrato
- Buzzing, Glissando
- 9 articulations in total, offering a dynamic and lifelike performance.
The software features a Legato Slide system, which is specifically designed for slide guitars, combining virtual slide algorithms with real samples to replicate the authentic tone of a physical slide guitar. This system responds to the start time of slides and allows for legato slides of any length, interval, and even polyphonic notes.
The SAHDS Modulation System allows for deep customization and an expressive range of sound manipulation, and the Endless Articulation Legato offers smooth transitions between notes with realistic slide effects.
AMP & FX Features
Ample Slide Lapsteel also includes a robust built-in AMP system, featuring six classic amp models and seven cabinet options:
- Metal Double (modeled on Mesa Boogie Dual)
- Metal Treble (modeled on Mesa Boogie Triple)
- Lead 800 (modeled on Marshall JCM800)
- Jazz 120 (modeled on Roland JC120)
- 65 Twang (modeled on Fender 65 Twin Reverb)
- 57 Delight (modeled on Fender 57 Deluxe)
For cabinet options, you have a selection of both 1x12 and 4x12 varieties, each with 8 mic options to further shape your sound:
- U87, C414, MD421, SM57, E609, C414 XLS, R121, M160
The FX section offers a comprehensive suite of tools for fine-tuning your sound, including:
- 8-band EQ
- 2-Line Compressor
- 6-Tap Echo with adjustable feedback, pan, and volume
- IR Reverb offering Room, Studio, Hall, and Larger Hall types
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