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Virtual Guitarist
Reviewed By jeffn1 [all]
August 22nd, 2002
Version reviewed: XP on Windows
I am very impressed with this software. It is an amazing idea that was executed very well.
I disagree with people who claim that this is merely a "Loop Player". The way the software was designed gives the player enormous flexibility to strum the rhythms they seek.
The style I am interested would be a fusion of old Rush(Hemispheres and 2112) with Bach counterpoint using synth sounds (e.g., like Wendy Carlos or Don Dorsey's "Bach Busters"). Before this software, I wasn't able to add the guitar "edge" I wanted to my synth lines. This product is a godsend for me.
Well almost. . . For the type of music I am interested, I am extremely distressed the real heavy guitars are only available in "Neutral" chord (root and fifth). For the type of music I want to compose, this is somewhat limiting. I compensated by using synth lines to add the rest of the chord. I hope a future upgrade will make all the chords available for the heavy guitars.
This software begs to be expanded, and I hope Steinberg/Wizoo gives some flexibility to third party developers to create different libraries for use in this program. For example, I could envision separate heavy metal guitars (with all the chords and scrapes, chugs and sound effects galore), a jazz guitar upgrade, a reggae guitar upgrade, a classical guitar upgrade. You get the point.
They are on to something with this program. They clearly dropped the ball by limiting the heavy guitars the way they did. But this is a great program for me, that has the potential for satisfying an enormous range of people who wish to write in many different styles.
If you would like to hear my original rock instrumental pieces featuring Virtual Guitarists' heavy rhythm guitars, check out "Ignition" and (my newest piece) "Frenetic Passage" at:
http://www.soundclick.com/jeffreynanessRead Review
I disagree with people who claim that this is merely a "Loop Player". The way the software was designed gives the player enormous flexibility to strum the rhythms they seek.
The style I am interested would be a fusion of old Rush(Hemispheres and 2112) with Bach counterpoint using synth sounds (e.g., like Wendy Carlos or Don Dorsey's "Bach Busters"). Before this software, I wasn't able to add the guitar "edge" I wanted to my synth lines. This product is a godsend for me.
Well almost. . . For the type of music I am interested, I am extremely distressed the real heavy guitars are only available in "Neutral" chord (root and fifth). For the type of music I want to compose, this is somewhat limiting. I compensated by using synth lines to add the rest of the chord. I hope a future upgrade will make all the chords available for the heavy guitars.
This software begs to be expanded, and I hope Steinberg/Wizoo gives some flexibility to third party developers to create different libraries for use in this program. For example, I could envision separate heavy metal guitars (with all the chords and scrapes, chugs and sound effects galore), a jazz guitar upgrade, a reggae guitar upgrade, a classical guitar upgrade. You get the point.
They are on to something with this program. They clearly dropped the ball by limiting the heavy guitars the way they did. But this is a great program for me, that has the potential for satisfying an enormous range of people who wish to write in many different styles.
If you would like to hear my original rock instrumental pieces featuring Virtual Guitarists' heavy rhythm guitars, check out "Ignition" and (my newest piece) "Frenetic Passage" at:
http://www.soundclick.com/jeffreynanessRead Review
