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What do you think of the AAS strummer included with X3E Producer? I haven't used it much because I play guitar.

Anderton
What do you think of the AAS strummer included with X3E Producer? I haven't used it much because I play guitar.

 
I like the sound (acoustic steel and nylon, no electric) but am confused as to how to use it correctly. Went on to Youtube and only found one clip of someone from AAS demonstrating it and it seemed pretty cool, but I need some kind of tutorial or guide to figure out how to get the same results he was getting.  There may be access to a "help" site from within the plugin, but my DAW is not connected to the Internet.  I'm hoping another clip will show up on Youtube that actually walks you through the steps.


Best,
Rob

I'm a big fan of the RealGuitar series by http://www.musiclab.com/
 
Besides sounding great, playing a realistic sounding guitar with a Guitar Hero controller is a LOT of fun!
 
Kenn

I have a ton of different products.  Nothing even comes close to RealGuitar (MusicLab).  Here's why:
 
• It handles both solo and strumming parts.
• You can put in simple three or four note chords and trust RealGuitar to turn that into realistic guitar chords—or you can define your own chords.  A lot of programs are limited in the chord options.  RG will do anything you could ever need.
• The up/down strokes sound more real than anyone else's, in my opinion, and the mutes and other articulations sound great.
• It comes with several steel string, a 12-string, and two nylon guitars.  The stereo sample steel is particularly good.
• Since you can tell RG to play the chord in different positions, it is ideal for creating two guitar parts (left and right) playing different inversions (or neck positions).
 
If you buy this product, PM me and I can pass on some tips.  The manual is not super clear on a couple of very important points, but once you've got it, it is a snap.
 
I actually played acoustic guitar on 1,000s of records but now I use RG on everything.
 
AAS is good for the price but less realistic.  Vir2 Acoustic Legends HD is good for solos (though there is no stereo choice) and the strumming is limited.  I do use it sometimes along with RG for variety.  Vir2 has a new product out called Acou6tics that is supposed to strum well, but they claim it is based on the technology used in Electri6ity, which I find frustrating.
 
For electrics, MusicLab also makes RealStrat and RealLPC.  I use them all the time.  Excellent for solos or strumming.
 

I've been using the Yourock guitar (Midi guitar controller very cheap 300 bucks) and Dim Pro.  Once you get the Yourock guitar you can strum the patterns in you want, sorry if your not a guitarist. 
 
Ben

I tried Real Guitar years ago and thought it was pretty good. But after reading this thread I checked out the others and think if I do this again Amplesound looks like a winner.

Anderton,
I really don't like the AAS strummer. Sounds very fake. I once asked here in the forum if anyone could show me how to make ir sound good/real. Still waiting...
 

Anderton
What do you think of the AAS strummer included with X3E Producer? I haven't used it much because I play guitar.

Definitely agree with Konrad review of the RealGuitar series by MusicLab.  Great sounds, highly configurable, comes with stand alone and VSTi versions, integrates well into tracks.  Check out the YouTube vids for demos of what it can really do in the hands of an expert...impressive.

Hey.  I still stand by my recommendation of RealGuitar.  I did, however, take a look at the product below, and from the videos, it seems pretty cool.  I may buy it so I have more acoustic guitar options.  (I am a heavy user of acoustic rhythm guitar, so having more than one choice is great.)
 
http://www.acousticsamples.net/gd6
 
I also have the strum Acoustic made by WavesFactory and it is really good, but it is intentionally inexpensive and limited.  It sounds great but basically just gives you major and minor chords with upstrokes and downstrokes.  I will definitely use it, but would not rely on it for my primary or only choice.  For the money (9.95€), however, it is awesome if your needs are simple.