Evolution Jazz Archtop Overview

Evolution Jazz Archtop is a sampled virtual instrument that captures the rich and resonant tone of a classic hollowbody jazz guitar. Designed for expressive performance and realistic production, it brings the character of an archtop guitar into your DAW.

 

 

Recorded at Rosewood Recording Company with award-winning session guitarist Rich Dixon, the library captures a range of detailed guitar perfor

mances. Engineer Guy Randle shaped the recordings with warm analog character, preserving the expressive qualities of the instrument.

From mellow sustains and snappy palm mutes to delicate harmonics and expressive legato transitions, Evolution Jazz Archtop provides a broad range of playing techniques. Multiple round-robins and dynamic layers further enhance the realism of the performances.

The library also includes extended performance techniques such as string slaps, divebombs, and fret noise. Therefore, you can create everything from smooth jazz passages to more expressive and energetic guitar parts.

Powered by the Evolution Guitar Engine, Evolution Jazz Archtop combines these sampled performances with practical performance and sound-shaping features. Its customizable strumming pattern editor, smart chord detection, effects engine, and professionally designed presets give you additional control over your guitar parts.

Whether you’re producing jazz, R&B, pop, funk, or Latin music, Evolution Jazz Archtop provides a versatile guitar sound with a warm and expressive character.

Evolution Jazz Archtop Features

• Classic hollowbody jazz guitar sound
• Sampled virtual instrument
• Recorded at Rosewood Recording Company
• Performed by Rich Dixon
• Engineered by Guy Randle
• Multiple round-robin samples
• Dynamic layers
• Mellow sustains
• Palm mutes
• Harmonics
• Legato transitions
• String slaps
• Divebombs
• Fret noise
• Customizable strumming pattern editor
• Smart chord detection
• High-quality effects engine
• Professionally designed presets
• Powered by the Evolution Guitar Engine
• Suitable for jazz, R&B, pop, funk, and Latin music

What’s Included

• Evolution Jazz Archtop Guitar Library
• Multiple Round-Robin Samples
• Dynamic Layers
• Guitar Articulations
• Extended Performance Techniques
• Strumming Pattern Editor
• Chord Detection
• Effects Engine
• Professionally Designed Presets
• Kontakt Library Files

Works Perfectly With

• FL Studio
• Ableton Live
• Cubase
• Studio One
• Logic Pro
• Reaper
• Cakewalk
• Nuendo
• Digital Performer
• Pro Tools (via Kontakt)
• Kontakt

Why Choose Evolution Jazz Archtop?

Evolution Jazz Archtop combines the warm character of a hollowbody jazz guitar with a flexible performance engine. Its detailed sampling and expressive playing techniques make it possible to create realistic guitar parts across several musical styles.

Moreover, the combination of dynamic layers and multiple round-robins helps create natural-sounding performances. The additional articulations, including harmonics, palm mutes, string slaps, divebombs, and fret noise, give you even more ways to shape your parts.

The Evolution Guitar Engine also makes the library practical for modern production. With its strumming pattern editor, smart chord detection, effects engine, and professionally designed presets, you can quickly develop guitar parts and customize their sound.

From smooth jazz and R&B to funk, pop, and Latin music, Evolution Jazz Archtop offers a refined and expressive hollowbody guitar sound for a wide range of productions.

FAQ

What type of guitar is Evolution Jazz Archtop?

Evolution Jazz Archtop captures the sound of a classic hollowbody jazz guitar.

Who performed the guitar parts?

The library features performances by award-winning session guitarist Rich Dixon.

Where was Evolution Jazz Archtop recorded?

The library was recorded at Rosewood Recording Company.

What articulations are included?

The library includes sustains, palm mutes, harmonics, legato transitions, string slaps, divebombs, and fret noise.

Does Evolution Jazz Archtop include a strumming editor?

Yes. The Evolution Guitar Engine includes a customizable strumming pattern editor.

Does it include effects?

Yes. Evolution Jazz Archtop includes a high-quality effects engine.

What genres is Evolution Jazz Archtop suitable for?

It is suitable for jazz, R&B, pop, funk, and Latin music.