At the heart of Ample Guitar SJ is a meticulously sampled Taylor 6-string acoustic guitar. Taylor guitars are renowned in the music production world for their bright, articulate "modern" acoustic tone. They cut through dense mixes with ease, making them a favorite for pop, country, folk, and modern rock productions.
Ample Sound did not simply sample the guitar; they captured its soul. The SJ library aims to provide the "Solid" and "Jar" qualities—resonant, woody, and percussive tones that feel alive rather than static.
The Strummer module is a fully functional strumming sequencer. Ample Sound Ample Guitar SJ v3.7.0 -WiN-MAC-
Instead of relying on DAW plugins, the SJ includes a studio-grade chain: 6-band EQ, Compressor, Reverb (convolution + algorithmic), Delay, Chorus, and an Amp Simulator (which actually sounds great for a gritty folk-rock tone).
For users of the Tab Player (which allows you to load Guitar Pro files), v3.7.0 adds: At the heart of Ample Guitar SJ is
While Ample Sound releases continuous updates, version 3.7.0 is a milestone that solidified the engine's capabilities. Users updating to this version can expect specific refinements over older iterations (such as v2.x or early v3.x):
For the uninitiated, Ample Guitar SJ is a sample-based virtual instrument that meticulously recreates the sound of a Gibson SJ-200 Vintage—often called the "King of the Flat-tops." This guitar is famous for its loud, balanced projection, massive low-end, and sparkling highs, making it a favorite for artists like Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, and The Edge. Ample Sound did not simply sample the guitar;
Ample Sound’s sampling process captures not just the notes, but the behavior of a real guitar: legato slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, strumming patterns, fret noises, and even the resonance of the soundboard.
The built-in Riffer (MIDI phrase generator) now includes:
The jump to v3.7.0 is not a mere bug-fix patch. It introduces significant workflow enhancements, sound engine refinements, and cross-platform stability. Here is the breakdown: