COSM GUITAR
This section provides an introduction to the characteristics of each of the guitars modeled.
List of Guitar Types
ELECTRIC
ST
This is a solid body guitar with single coil pickups set in three positions. The characteristically clear and delicate sound is used in many musical genres.
LP
This is a solid body guitar with two separate humbucking pickups. This type of guitar features a powerful sound with good sustain, making it an indispensable sound for rock music.
HOLLOW
This models the sound of a hollow body guitar with two humbucking pickups. It features a sweet, boxy tone that is used frequently in jazz music.
12 STRING
This models the unique sound of
ACOUSTIC
STANDARD
This is the sound of an acoustic guitar with a flat top and back.
12 STRING
This is the sound of an acoustic
SPECIAL
SYNTH LEAD
This is an analog synth sound that is suitable for lead and solos. This features a fat tone with a boosted midrange.
“SYNTH FILTER” (p. 16)
SYNTH PAD
This is an analog synth sound that is good for chord playing. This sound features a wide range and gorgeous tone.
“SYNTH FILTER” (p. 16)
SLOW GEAR
This is an effect that is automatically applied according to the way the guitar strings are picked to produce a sound resembling that of a violin being played (see Note).
The
(Note)
What is meant by “resembling that of a violin being played” is an effect whereby the volume is reduced when the guitar is picked, and then it is gradually brought back up.
POLY OCTAVE
This adds a sound one octave below the source sound. Octaves are processed independently for each string, providing a fat sound that is rich in expressive power.
“POLY OCTAVE STRING SELECT” (p. 16)
SITAR
This produces a
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