Downtempo Guitar 2 is an inspiring collection of funk and downtempo guitar performances, part of our Elastik instrument series. It is perfect for adding a funky twist to your next production and is suitable for a range of downtempo styles including jazz, soul, funk, hip-hop, lounge, RnB and lo-fi.
Flexible 8-Bar Extended Phrases
The library contains 2.3 GB of samples with 236 unique loops and phrases. Each phrase is 8 bars or up to 30 seconds long, and the original recording tempo ranges from 60 to 90 BPM. Phrases are organized into 47 performance-based folders, with five full 8-bar phrases in each folder.
The five phrases are organized identically in each folder, providing:
1: A chord line with sustained chords
2: A chord line played rhythmically
3: A single-note melody line
4: A single-note melodic variation played at lower notes
5: An improvised solo-style line
These phrases can be easily combined to create a full guitar part. Elastik’s excellent time-stretching and pitch-shifting features also allow you to mix and match phrases between folders or adapt the tempo and pitch to fit an existing music project.
Rhythm and melodic lines included
As with all our products, the audio is recorded in 24-bit, 44.1 kHz. Phrases come in two versions. In the Dry Soundbank, DI recordings provide maximum flexibility, allowing you to add your own amp models and effects. The FX Soundbank offers the same phrases, but with effects already applied, including reverb, delay, overdrive, wah-wah and various modulation effects such as phaser and chorus. This means that the FX versions can be used instantly in a mix, but the processing remains light, so that additional effects can be added to taste.
The funky Downtempo style of
Downtempo Guitar 2 will happily sit alongside the original Downtempo Guitar library. It will also complement our Upright Bass 2, Tenor Saxophone and Mute Trumpet libraries. Downtempo Guitar 2 is perfect for both producers and composers looking to inspire their next chilled out, funky music project.
Credits
All guitars played by Kai Reuter