e-instruments has announced Desolate Guitars - a virtual instrument for Kontakt 7 that lives up to its name with a rich and instantly recognisable palette of lonely, cinematic tones. We have the details…

Desolate Guitars is a collaboration with pro guitarist and producer Seton Daunt, who has worked with acts ranging from Yungblud, 5 Seconds of Summer, Kylie, and Nelly Furtado. The instrument features four distinct personalities of guitar each recorded through two vintage amps with plucks, chords, swells, and more plus a real spring reverb signal which can be dialled in as you please.

The guitars include…

Desolate - the classic solid body icon, delivering twangy perfection.

Chime - a '60s guitar, complete with that unmistakable chime and a floating tremolo system.

Baritone - a '60s classic, covering the full range of a bass guitar, yet maintaining a unique twangy character that's far from the typical bassy sound.

Mellow - the classic semi-hollow beauty, tailored for mellower tones. A less twangy, warmer embrace.

Desolate Guitars utilises the classic combination of Shure SM57 and Royer Ribbon R-121 microphones, tracked through Shelford Channels by Rupert Neve Designs, and high-end AD conversion.

Behind the virtual instrument lies sought-after, classic vintage amps. Users can blend between these amps in real-time, transforming each note with the authentic charm that defines an era. As for the spring reverb signal, it's not your average reverb. e-instruments have captured the liveliness of a real spring reverb separately across both amp signals for an ever-evolving, dynamic reverb for adding depth and character.

As for the sound, e-instruments say, “Picture the evocative and ultra-authentic guitar tones that transport you into the moody landscapes of David Lynch's cinematic worlds or the pulsating indie vibes reminiscent of Arctic Monkeys. It's a love letter to that classic sound: your favorite guitars plugged straight into iconic vintage amps, drenched in spring reverb, and decorated with tremolo.”

Pricing & Availability

Desolate Guitars is available now for the introductory price of $99 (normally $149) and is compatible with Native Instruments Kontakt 7.6.1 or the free Kontakt player.