Audiolatry offers PlastikGuitar, a FREE virtual instrument plugin for macOS and Windows.
The instrument was created by capturing the sound of a Yamaha Eterna Classical acoustic guitar with a CAD E100 microphone.
When I think of the classical guitar sound in plugin form, I’m not thinking about Joaquín Rodrigo’s Adagio from Concierto De Aranjuez; I’m thinking Hip Hop and Lofi melodies.
Although, if I’m honest, I probably would play the opening few bars if no one was around.
It’s not just about how good the plugin sounds; it’s about how it isn’t easy to recreate the feel of Classical guitar with a MIDI keyboard. It’s far easier to sound convincing by playing simple lines and countermelodies than by tackling anything complex.
Audiolatry already points out how well it suits EDM, Hip Hop, Trap, etc.
PlastikGuitar comes with two instrument presets, Finger-Plucked and Harmonics. Each preset has five velocity layers per sampled note.
The simple GUI shows a decent range of controls that let you get somewhat experimental with the sound.
From left to right, we start with the cutoff for lowpass and highpass filters, followed by a Room Reverb.
Next up is a Tremolo section with Speed and Depth Controls. Further to the right, we have an Attack/Release Envelope, finishing up with global Pan and Gain.
I’m going to assume I’m the only one who reads Pan and Gain and thinks of Pain & Gain starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (don’t let it be just me).
Between the two instrument presets, especially the Tremolo, you can create simple plucked lines, rhythmic harmony in the right context, and interesting pads.
Context is the key; using it in the right way, in the right place. With that in mind, PlastikGuitar is a cool little freebie.
PinkGuitar is available in 64-bit AU, VST2, and VST3 formats for macOS and Windows.
Compatible with macOS El Capitan or later and Windows 8.1 upwards.
Download: PlastikGuitar (60 MB download size, 64-bit VST2/VST3/AU plugin formats for Windows & macOS)
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16 Comments
Tomislav Zlatic
onThanks to BPB readers Numanoid and PureFire for the info about PlastikGuitar.
Numanoid
onCheers :-)
Tomislav Zlatic
onAnd thanks for the tip, as always. :)
Arthur G
onThis instrument has some cool knobs. Also, its sound is very friendly for effects to be applied. I like it very much, thanks!
Gery Zenz
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This is epic!!
Andy
onwow, that’s epic indeed! Thanks very much for the heads up!
Tomislav Zlatic
onHey Gery, thanks for the info! Here’s the post on BPB: https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2022/04/12/soundwide-free/
WhiteX
onThat is a joke, no? Please tell me that this is a late April Fools joke. Please.
Tomislav Zlatic
onWhat exactly?
Michael Meeks
onI love BPB and the awesome freebies, but I have to agree here. I’ve made better classical guitars from scratch using the Karplus-Strong technique, and I was a classical guitar major in college a million years ago haha Shameless example…https://soundcloud.com/the-never-scene/unserum?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Tomislav Zlatic
onThe example sounds great! :) I’m not sure what the April Fools joke comment is referring to, though. Guitars are notoriously difficult to sample properly and I think this sounds decent for a free plugin. Not good for chords, but I can see myself using those harmonics in a future project. And I’m not affiliated with the developer in any way, just posting the news about a freebie as per usual (it was recommended to me by two BPB readers).
Arthur G
onAs stated by the developer, this plugin is not a faithful emulation, it is an instrument for EDM, not for classical parts. With some effects you can create new sounds.
You guys are simply mean. Just go and buy some commercial plugins to fulfill your ego.
Again, Tomislav thanks for this useful instrument. bpb is a great archive for us.
Numanoid
onAgree, it is a freebie, one can take it or leave it
Brenny C
onI dig this lofi sound actually. Add some good verb and a touch of distortion. Nice.
Raven
onLove the sound on this!!
amadou
onvst free