Evolution Rick 12 Available Now

 
Evolution Rick 12 captures the iconic jangle of a 12-string electric guitar. We sampled a pristine vintage model, sporting a semi-hollow maple body, rosewood fretboard, and classic high-gain pickups.
 
We developed this library in collaboration with Rosewood Recording Company, one of Utah's most venerable recording studios. Guy Randle, the owner and recording engineer at Rosewood Recording Company, incorporates analog audio equipment to skillfully sculpt and emphasize the rich tonal qualities of the guitar. While we've provided the as-is direct signal of the guitar, we also included an enhanced signal of the guitar as well. Being the default setting, we recommend using this enhanced signal, which increases the richness and sustain of the guitar.
 
For the sampling session, Guy Randle brought in the versatile and accomplished guitarist Michael Dowdle. Michael Dowdle has an impressive musical history. His session guitar work includes recording for artists such as Marie Osmond, The Osmond Brothers, John Schneider, David Archuleta, and The Jets as well performing on numerous movie and TV scores. He has also played on stage with artists like Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, The Coasters, Sam Cardon, and countless others.
 
Key features:

• Over 4.25 GB of samples (compressed to 1.8 GB using the lossless NCW audio format), covering articulations such as sustains, palm mutes, mutes, natural harmonics, plus special effects such as chugs, scratches, string slaps, and much more.
• Legato samples for slides, hammer-ons, and pull-offs.
• Built-in strum pattern editor for authentic guitar strumming.
• Adjustable pick position using our proprietary physical modeling technology.
• Multitracking up to quadruple tracking.

Pricing: $139 USD (regularly $179). This $40 off introductory discount lasts until August 12th, 2016.
 
Format: This sample library is powered by the KONTAKT Player, so it does not require any additional software.
 
Visit the product page here: Evolution Rick 12 sample library for KONTAKT

It's too late. We have another Evolution guitar to release by the end of this month, too. Plus at least seven more all in various stages of development.

Ahh, I didn't realize to check there first. And here I thought I beat you to posting this announcement...

I just checked...by 2 minutes...LOL

gregjazz
It's too late. We have another Evolution guitar to release by the end of this month, too. Plus at least seven more all in various stages of development.

Good lord... O_O
My wallet cries.
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gregjazz
It's too late. We have another Evolution guitar to release by the end of this month,

Or is it a mandolin?

No, the mandolin is coming a little later, maybe next month. ;)

OK, initial thoughts... TRULY AMAZING!!! I will use this a LOT.  Lovely sounds, tones, and some new strums, like "Travis Who", a double pun I do believe.
 
I'll reitterate my only complaint, which I understand is a limitation of Kontakt 5... that when keyswitching to different strums the strum name doesn't appear above the 1 to 6 boxes... the name you've manually clicked on a particular box with your mouse stays, dispite switching to other of the 6 strums... Very frustrating.  Indeed, I would LOVE if the 6 boxes themselves would identify the assigned keyswitch (1-6) patterns, such as "Travis Who", Miles and Miles, etc... as it would be much easier to intuitively move among the patches in a semi-organized way.  
 
A related issue, I believe also due to K5's limitations, is that new banks of labled strums or user named strums are also not possible/identified on the GUI
 
I really hope K6 adds or allows these things as it would really make spontaneous switching easier... having to keep "#5 is this kinda strum" in my brain is difficult.
 
Maybe in the next "evolution" of the GUI the 6 options boxes can be redone to include the NAME of the assigned strum.
 
Aside from these K5 related nits, I'm blown away and Rick 12 adds a very welcomed NEW sphere to our tool kits!
 
Thanks a bazillion, Greg! 
 
Now I gotta go do some gardening to pay for this wonderful new set of creative jewels...

Sweepstakes on what 7 new evolution guitars may be?
 
Here are a few guesses.
 
Acoustic 12 string
Arch top
Telecaster
Drobo
 
 

At last.
 
I think I have every Rick12 library ever made, looking for that surprisingly-elusive classic sound. A few do OK on the bridge samples, but until now none have come close to really capturing the full range of capabilities of this timeless instrument.
 
We tend to associate it most with the Mr. Tambourine Man McGuinn picked/arpeggiated rhythm style, but the electric 12-string is actually more often employed as an unseen thickener for fat rhythm guitar tracks. Think about all the great songs where an electric 12-string played an important role even though we might not associate them as 12-string tunes: Stairway to Heaven, Hotel California, Ticket to Ride, Hard Day's Night, Look Through Any Window, Here Comes My Girl, Song Remains the Same, Needles & Pins, Ghost Riders in the Sky, Wish You Were Here...
 
Unfortunately, every spare penny is going toward replacing my stolen DAW and studio monitors, or I'd be all over this library.
 

For the financially-impaired, check out Indiginus' Renegade for an affordable Telecaster that costs less than taking your grandkids to the movies. Although admittedly not in the same league with Greg's deeply-sampled offerings, Tracy's stuff is high-quality and quite usable.

I'm . . . Getting . . . One!!!

To everything...turn...turn...turn...there is a season...turn...turn...turn.

Of course if you just went ahead and got it, you know you'd be eight miles high:-)

thepianist65
If you get this reference, please let me know, I will feel so good.
 

Alas, I had to google it so it dosen't count  

Downloaded, installed, activated. Here's my review:  Wow!  Double Wow!!!!
This thing is the real deal. 
So much for details. Ran through all the presets. Sheesh, there's a whole lot there.
Byrds, Hollies, and so many other sounds of the past and present. Distorted and crunchies are also phenomenal.
 
Good job, OTS!