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Review Summary
Audio Units
VSTi
RTAS support is available in ProTools 6/7/8/9/10 via FXpansion's VST to RTAS adapter
AAX support: Pro Tools 10.3.9 AAX32, Pro Tools 11 AAX64
OS X 10.6 to 10.10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
G5 or Intel Core 2
VST 2
AU host
Native VST 3 (64-bit support)
Windows XP SP3
Windows Vista SP2 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows 7 SP1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Intel Core 2
VST 2/DXi host
5GB free hard drive space (minimum)
2GB RAM
Internet connection and email for downloading and authorizing the software
Are you a music producer or composer seeking the iconic sound of a Rickenbacker electric guitar Look no further than the RealRick Rickenbacker Guitar Virtual Instrument VST/AU Software Plug-In. This electronic download offers a high-quality, sample-based virtual instrument that authentically replicates the unmistakable sound of the legendary Rickenbacker guitar, a sound that became synonymous with The Beatles and the British Invasion of the 1960s.
This software plug-in not only captures the unique tone that defined songs like "A Hard Day's Night" and "Ticket To Ride," but also the distinctive sounds produced by other renowned Rickenbacker users, from The Who's Peter Townshend to R.E.M.'s Peter Buck. Whether you're looking to recreate the classic sounds of the 60s or the modern tones of bands like Radiohead and U2, RealRick has you covered.
The RealRick virtual instrument offers an innovative approach to guitar sound modeling and guitar techniques emulation on a standard MIDI keyboard. It provides exceptional playability thanks to its unique performance modes and easy-to-use keyboard layout. The advanced key/pedal/velocity switch system allows a keyboardist to perform guitar parts with a whole new level of realistic expression.
With RealRick, you can cover practically all sounds, articulations, and techniques a professional guitarist can produce on a Rickenbacker. This includes everything from mute, bridge mute, harmonics, pinch harmonics, unison bend, strumming, picking, chord chopping, to scrapes and much more. The 24-bit 96 kHz high-quality dry samples recorded directly from pick-ups let you easily create any desired guitar sound using your favorite amplifier simulator.
The software includes six guitar patches and a host of innovative features, such as multi-channel layering technology, Floating Fret Position technology, Guitar Touch technology, Sound Humanize technology, and Guitar Rhythm Pattern technology. It also comes with Struminator technology, which lets you use an alternative MIDI controller for creating authentic guitar accompaniment parts with ease and fun.
The RealRick Rickenbacker Guitar Virtual Instrument VST/AU Software Plug-In is more than just a virtual instrument. It's a comprehensive tool for creating realistic guitar parts, offering a wide range of sound effects, performance modes, articulations/techniques, and a chord detect/construct system. It also comes with a built-in multi-functional Pattern Manager and a MusicLab Guitar Pattern Library, making it easier than ever to create professionally sounding guitar accompaniment tracks.
As a bonus, RealRick ships with IK Multimedia Amplitube Custom Shop software, a full-featured version of AmpliTube with 24 gear models included for recording and mixing. Plus, the included Custom Shop allows you to try and buy over 200 new gear models available.
In conclusion, the RealRick Rickenbacker Guitar Virtual Instrument VST/AU Software Plug-In is a must-have for any music producer or composer looking to infuse their tracks with the iconic sound of a Rickenbacker electric guitar.