MusicLab RealStrat 4 Virtual Instrument Software, Electronic Download

Before the digital revolution, the iconic Fender Stratocaster reigned supreme as the most celebrated electric guitar from the 1950s to the present day. Its distinctive tones have graced countless historic recordings, played by a legion of legendary guitarists. Today, RealStrat 4 Virtual Instrument Software captures the essence of this classic instrument, delivering a comprehensive and innovative approach to guitar sound modeling and technique emulation on a standard MIDI keyboard.

RealStrat 4 stands out with its unparalleled playability, featuring unique performance modes and an intuitive keyboard layout. The advanced key/pedal/velocity switch system empowers keyboardists to perform guitar parts with an unprecedented level of realistic expression. This software meticulously replicates nearly every sound, articulation, and technique a professional guitarist can produce on a Stratocaster, including advanced methods such as mute, bridge mute, harmonics, pinch harmonics, slap, unison bend, strumming, picking, chord chopping, and scrapes.

At the core of RealStrat's innovation is its multi-channel layering technology, which utilizes a custom library of samples recorded from each fret of all six strings of an actual guitar. The groundbreaking Floating Fret Position technology simulates the dynamic change of fret position, offering the ability to play across 140 guitar frets using just 46 keys of a standard keyboard.

RealStrat's original Guitar Touch technology allows users to easily mimic fundamental guitar techniques such as strumming, plucking, sliding, bending, and muting using standard MIDI controllers like the Pitch Bender, Modulation Wheel, Sustain Pedal, and Aftertouch. The Sound Humanize feature effectively eliminates the 'machine gun' effect in note repetition, enhancing the natural sound quality.

The software's Guitar Rhythm Pattern technology includes a powerful Pattern Manager complete with an extensive MusicLab Guitar Pattern Library, simplifying the creation of guitar accompaniment tracks. Users can select rhythm patterns, arrange them in the desired number of measures, and integrate them seamlessly with their sequencer for dynamic chord changes.

RealStrat 4 also introduces the Struminator technology, which allows for the use of an alternative MIDI controller, such as the standard Guitar Hero game controller, to craft authentic guitar accompaniment parts with ease and enjoyment.

Performance modes in RealStrat 4 are diverse, including Solo, Harmony, Chords, Bass&Chord, Bass&Pick, and Direct Sounds, each with a range of sound effects and articulations to explore. The software provides extensive control over guitar techniques and effects, such as up/down strokes, hammer-ons, pull-offs, tapping, legato slides, tremolo, trills, bends, and various strumming patterns.

The chord detect/construct system translates piano chords into guitar chords in real-time, recognizing over 30 chord types and offering about 2000 instant guitar chord shapes. The built-in Pattern Manager and Song mode turn RealStrat 4 into a formidable songwriting tool, allowing for quick chord selection, pattern arrangement, and song construction.

RealStrat 4 comes bundled with IK Multimedia's AmpliTube Custom Shop software, a versatile amp and effects modeling solution for recording, mixing, and live performance. AmpliTube Custom Shop includes 24 gear models and offers access to over 200 additional gear models for purchase, providing an unparalleled level of customization for your guitar sound.

Embrace the legacy of the Fender Stratocaster and bring it into the digital age with RealStrat 4 Virtual Instrument Software, where the fusion of classic sound and modern technology creates a new realm of musical possibilities.