The intelligent strummer—one of Ample Sound’s most powerful features—gets a major overhaul. v3.7.0 introduces:
You can dial in the exact amount of “squeak” and “thump” as a string is fretted. This turns a sterile MIDI performance into a believable recording.
The Strummer module is a fully functional strumming sequencer. Ample Sound Ample Guitar SJ v3.7.0 -WiN-MAC-
The built-in Riffer (MIDI phrase generator) now includes:
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). The Strummer module is a fully functional strumming
Load the “Finger” playing mode. Set the “Pick” parameter to 0 (flesh-only). Use the new Neck mic model for a soft, rounded attack. Automate the “Noise” knob to increase fret sounds during intimate verse sections.
Play high voicings (above fret 7). Enable the Natural Harmonic articulation. Add a heavy reverb (the “Cathedral” convolution IR) and automate the “Low cut filter” to 200 Hz. You’ll get ethereal, Billie Eilish-style guitar beds. Set the “Pick” parameter to 0 (flesh-only)
| Feature | Ample Guitar SJ v3.7.0 | Native Instruments Strummed Acoustic 2 | Ilya Efimov Acoustic Guitar | |--------|------------------------|------------------------------------------|-------------------------------| | Sample Depth | 24-bit, 4 dynamic layers | 16-bit, 2 layers | 24-bit, 3 layers | | Strummer Patterns | 200+ (customizable) | 120 fixed patterns | 80 patterns | | Native Apple Silicon | Yes | No (Rosetta) | Yes (late update) | | Tab Player (Guitar Pro) | Yes (Pro version) | No | No | | Price (approx.) | $169 (Pro) / $129 (Standard) | $99 | $119 |
Verdict: The SJ v3.7.0 is more expensive than some alternatives, but its combination of playability, deep sampling, and the new low-latency engine makes it the professional’s choice.
