Soundprops – Guitar Series: Direct SG v2 (KONTAKT)

• Iconic Double-Cutaway Tone: Faithfully replicates the warm, punchy, high-output humbucker character of the legendary solid-body SG guitar.
• Complete 3-Way Pickup Simulation: Full control over Bridge, Neck, and Combined pickup positions with independent Volume and Tone pots.
• Deep Chromatic Sampling: Note-by-note multi-velocity sampling (up to 6 velocity layers) with extended Round-Robin alternation to eliminate the "machine-gun" effect.
• Expressive FX-Morph System: Dynamically morph between regular sustained notes, natural harmonics, and authentic amplifier feedback.
• Multi-Genre Versatility: Tailored for classic rock, blues, heavy metal, punk, pop, soul, funk, country, and reggae productions.

The Legendary Double-Cutaway Classic in Kontakt
Soundprops Direct SG v2 delivers the unmistakable bite, sustain, and mid-range growl of one of rock history's most celebrated solid-body electric guitars. Equipped with dual humbucking pickups, this instrument produces a high-output signal with a smooth, mellow high-end and deep, focused lows that cut through dense mixes effortlessly.

Developed over three years of meticulous sampling and script refinement, Direct SG v2 captures every mechanical and acoustic nuance of the physical instrument—including fret buzz, pick attack transients, release squeaks, and slider effects.

Advanced Articulation Engine & Playability
With dedicated Solo, Power Chords, Direct Chords, and Chord Recognition modes, Direct SG v2 adapts seamlessly to both keyboard soloists and rhythm arrangers. Players can trigger realistic strumming patterns, arpeggios, unison bends, slides, and palm mutes directly via keyswitches or custom MIDI automation.

Built-In Articulations & Expressive Controls:

• Core Articulations: Sustained notes, Legato transitions, Palm mutes, X-Mutes, Slap, Tapping, Unison Bends.
• Harmonics & Specialty: Natural harmonics, Pinch harmonics, Metal slider slides (Fast & Slow).
• Physical Noises & Nuances: Pick noises, fret buzzing, release noises, and tremolo bar dive/wobble FX.
• Performance Modes: Solo Mode, Power Chords Mode, Chord Recognition Engine, 12-String Guitar Emulation.
• Dynamic Control Matrix: Strum speed control, Repetition keys, Pitch bend range configuration, and over 100 snapshot presets.

Library Specifications:

• Sample Resolution: 24-bit / 44.1 kHz lossless audio
• Velocity Layers: Up to 6 velocity layers per note
• Round Robin: Extended multi-sample Round Robin cycle
• Preset Library: 100+ Factory Snapshots (.nksn) covering clean, crunch, and heavy lead tones
• Supported Hosts: Any 64-bit DAW running Kontakt 6.7.1+ (Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, Studio One, REAPER).

Installation Steps:

1. Extract the downloaded library archive to your dedicated Kontakt sample drive using WinRAR or 7-Zip.
2. Launch Native Instruments Kontakt (Full Version 6.7.1 or higher).
3. In the Kontakt Files browser tab (or Quick-Load menu), navigate to the extracted library folder.
4. Load the main .nki instrument file directly into your Kontakt rack.
5. (Optional) Add the library folder to your Kontakt Quick-Load catalog for instant access in future sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

• Q: Does this work in the free Kontakt Player?
  A: No, this is an unencoded third-party library that requires the Full/Retail version of Native Instruments Kontakt (v6.7.1 or higher).
• Q: How do I access different guitar tones and amp setups?
  A: Use the Kontakt snapshot drop-down menu at the top of the instrument GUI to browse through the 100+ included preset configurations.
• Q: Can I use this library with external amp simulators (e.g., Guitar Rig, Amplitube, Neural DSP)?
  A: Yes, load the DI (Direct Input) clean snapshot inside Kontakt and route the audio output directly into your favorite amp simulator plugin.