Pros: Unique guitar-based sampled instrument, built-in delay and reverb FX
Cons: Requires Steinberg’s proprietary HALion sampler to use
Cinematique Instruments put forward a more specific kind of guitar virtual instrument with Guitar Harmonics Essential. As any guitar player will tell you, you can produce tones called flageolet notes on guitar — more popularly known as harmonics — by lightly placing your fingers on certain frets without actually pressing down on the strings.
Guitar harmonics are oftentimes used to create chiming effects and melodies. You can hear this employed on songs like “Pride” by U2, “Roundabout” by British progressive rockers Yes, or on “Portrait of Tracy,” played on bass by the late Jaco Pastorius.
Guitar Harmonics Essential is an instrument for Steinberg’s HALion sampler, often used in Cubase. (If you are not a Cubase user, don’t worry: HALion Sonic SE 3 is available as a free download). It sounds almost unrecognizable as a guitar, but that’s sort of the point! Turn these harmonics into a warm electric piano pad or a plucky, synthetic melody.
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