Bob Decker Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 Hello. I am newbie to Cakewalk and need direction on the best free VST's/plugins that emulate the rhythm and lead guitar sounds/tones of metal players. Though I have guitar playing experience, I am not talking about a setup where I plug my guitar into equipment and then to my PC. What I am looking for is a free plugin where I can dial up a guitar sound after writing a MIDI musical sequence in piano roll view. Say for example I made a song idea and wanted to hear how it would sound with Warren DeMartini of Ratt's rhythm sound. The electric guitar sound that came with Cakewalk sounded more like 1980's 8-bit video game music (LOL). Thanks!
scook Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 Check out Unreal Instruments https://unreal-instruments.wixsite.com/unreal-instruments There are a couple threads in this forum about them, one being 2
scook Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 20 hours ago, Bob Decker said: he electric guitar sound that came with Cakewalk sounded more like 1980's 8-bit video game music (LOL). I guess you are referring the guitar in the TTS-1. Yea, it is what one would expect from a General MIDI sound bank. Keep in mind any sound may be processed through an amp sim like the bundled TH3 Cakewalk and other effects.
abacab Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 (edited) TH-3 Cakewalk probably has plenty of guitar amp sim, cabinets, and processing to get you started. Just start with a decent clean guitar virtual instrument sound and run it though the effect. Also, IK Multimedia offers AmpliTube Custom Shop for free. https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/amplitubecs/index.php?p=info You get 24 free pieces of gear to start, including 9 stomps, 4 amps, 5 cabs, 3 mics, 2 rack effects. And then you can add on more by purchasing additional pieces. Edited June 15, 2020 by abacab
bitflipper Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 ^^^Well, that's rather cynical...even if mostly true. There are, however, many products that do a decent enough job. Unfortunately, they also cost a fair bit of money, starting at around $150. TH3 is a pretty good mid-priced example. Of course, there are freebies. Lots of them. They don't cost anything, so poke around the internet and give 'em a try. Here are a few lists to get you started. Granted, each is just one person's opinions, but it's a jumping-off point to your adventure. https://www.gearnews.com/top-7-free-amp-sims-the-best-freeware-virtual-guitar-amp-plug-ins/ https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2012/02/21/bpb-freeware-studio-best-free-guitar-amp-simulator-vstau-plugins/ https://www.musicianonamission.com/guitar-amp-simulators-vs-real/
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