Axe Machina is an advanced virtual electric guitar library designed specifically for Kontakt users, focusing on the heavier side of music production. It harnesses the brutal power of a custom Kiesel Aries multi-scaled 7-string guitar, sampled in its entirety by Craig Peters. The guitar is tuned to A Standard, featuring a distinctive swamp ash body for exceptional tonal clarity and a birdseye maple neck for smooth playability.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive Sampling: Over 62,630 stereo samples are captured in pristine 24-bit/48 kHz audio, including single notes, power chords, and specialty techniques such as palm mutes, pinch harmonics, and various SFX like pick scrapes and slides.
- Dynamic Articulation and Performance: Toggle real-time articulation changes and access extensive mapping options via an interactive GUI. This includes an auto-strummer, sequencer, and a fully customizable key-switch setup.
- Enhanced Playability: The library offers Main, Lite, DI, and Amped presets to cater to different production needs, from full-detail compositions requiring high RAM to direct input sounds ideal for custom reamping.
- Modular FX Rack: A flexible FX panel with 27 DSP effects, including distortions, amp simulations, compressors, and EQ, alongside a convolution reverb with nearly 140 unique impulse responses.
Ideal for: Professional composers, sound designers, and metal musicians seeking a robust and versatile instrument capable of both nuanced articulations and aggressive sonic assaults.
System Requirements
This library requires the full retail version of Native Instruments Kontakt 6.2.2 or later. The free Kontakt Player is not supported.
Operating System:
- Windows: Windows 7 or higher.
- Mac: OSX 10.9 or higher.
Hardware:
- CPU: Dual Core CPU.
- RAM: Minimum 2 GB System RAM.
- Storage: SATA or SSD hard drive recommended.
Ensure your system meets these requirements for the best performance.
