Realistic VST for lead guitar in rock/metal recordings.//SOLVED

Ride473 · 10-31-2021, 07:01 PM

Hi all as some one new to the world of VST I am trying to find a realistic sounding distortion for rock/metal style music. The rhythm is no problem. But for the more sustain and great tones for lead I am needing to find a good quality VST.

So far I have downloaded many of the free ones. They just are not realistic enough.

I see many of the more professional looking packages come with a free trial. I think this would be preferable.

I tired to download shreddage but there was a java script error message.

I don't mind buying one but would like a free trial and again to make sure it downloads properly.

What are some of you peoples favourites. Cheers

Kabraxis · 11-01-2021, 12:40 AM

Check Orangetreesamples. It has the most realistic sound out there IMHO.

ggrey · 11-01-2021, 07:49 AM

Hello, start off with Voxengo Boogex. Its free, easy and a full featured (reverb, cabinets with mic choice) guitar amp sim. They also have many other free VSTs. Check them out, can't go wrong.

Duh, after re reading your post I see you have tried many freebees. Kuassa makes a nice plug. I have Caliburn for Marshall style and Matchlock for Fender style. Got them each on sale for 25$ US. Good luck! Have fun!!

Glennbo · 11-01-2021, 07:56 AM

I'm sooper impressed with the stock distortion guitar that comes with Kontakt. Check the solo I played on my midi keyboard that starts at 1:43 on this song. I've had guitar players ask me who was playing the solo, and I had to chuckle that I fooled them before copping to it being fake.

https://www.soundclick.com/music/son...ongID=13815064

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Ride473 · 11-01-2021, 05:21 PM

Thanks ALL for your response I promise to have fun and try these suggestions... Also Toontrack seems to have some good stuff I will look into that as well the Ez Mix 2 can then be added onto with some extension packs like 70 rock guitar sounds ... it just all costs so its a work in progress.

Glennbo -- very cool song real 70's vibe to it loved it.

thanks for suggestions -- Kuassa., matchlock , orangetreesamples

Glennbo · 11-01-2021, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ride473

Thanks ALL for your response I promise to have fun and try these suggestions... Also Toontrack seems to have some good stuff I will look into that as well the Ez Mix 2 can then be added onto with some extension packs like 70 rock guitar sounds ... it just all costs so its a work in progress.

Glennbo -- very cool song real 70's vibe to it loved it.

thanks for suggestions -- Kuassa., matchlock , orangetreesamples

Tanks.

Something I should mention is that I run the Kontakt "Solo Guitar" through "Guitar Rig" (and other FX) with a patch that would be suitable for a real guitar to play through. The Kontakt Solo Guitar sounds good by itself, but run through a guitar amp sim helps makes it sound more believable.