How to Create Realistic Acoustic Guitar Tracks with Ample Sound AGM
If you are looking for a high-quality virtual instrument that can produce realistic acoustic guitar sounds, you might want to check out Ample Sound AGM. AGM stands for Ample Guitar M, and it is a sample-based plugin that aims to bring the sound of a Martin D-41 acoustic guitar to your studio.
In this article, we will show you how to use AGM to create realistic acoustic guitar tracks for your music production. We will cover the following topics:
- How to install and activate AGM
- How to use the main features of AGM, such as the Tab Player, the Riffer, and the Strummer
- How to apply effects and adjust settings to customize your sound
- How to export your guitar tracks as MIDI or audio files
By the end of this article, you should be able to create your own acoustic guitar tracks with AGM that sound natural and expressive.
How to Install and Activate AGM
To use AGM, you need to have a compatible host software that supports VST2, VST3, AU, AAX or standalone formats. You also need to have at least 10 GB of hard disk space and an Intel i5 processor or higher. You can download AGM from the Ample Sound website[^1^], where you can also purchase a license or try a free trial version.
Once you have downloaded the installer, follow the instructions on the screen to install AGM on your computer. You will need to enter your email address and password that you used to register on the Ample Sound website. You will also need to activate AGM online or offline using a serial number that you will receive after purchasing a license.
After activating AGM, you can launch it from your host software or as a standalone application. You should see a user interface that looks like this:
This is the main panel of AGM, where you can access the main features and settings of the plugin. Let’s take a look at each of them in detail.
How to Use the Main Features of AGM
AGM has three main features that allow you to create realistic acoustic guitar tracks: the Tab Player, the Riffer, and the Strummer. Each of them has its own advantages and limitations, depending on what kind of guitar part you want to create.
The Tab Player
The Tab Player is a feature that allows you to load and play guitar tablature files (GPX, GP3, GP4, GP5) in AGM. You can access it by clicking on the Tab button on the top right corner of the main panel.
The Tab Player panel has several controls that allow you to adjust the playback and sound of the tablature file. You can:
- Select a track from the drop-down menu on the top left corner
- Change the tempo and time signature of the tablature file using the buttons on the top right corner
- Play, pause, stop, loop, or solo the tablature file using the buttons on the bottom left corner
- Adjust the volume, pan, reverb, and humanize parameters using the sliders on the bottom right corner
- Edit or create your own tablature file using the built-in editor on the bottom center
The Tab Player is useful for playing existing guitar parts that are written in tablature format. However, it has some limitations, such as:
- It cannot play chords or strumming patterns
- It cannot play slides, bends, hammer-ons, pull-offs, or other articulations
- It cannot change tuning or capo settings
- It cannot export MIDI or audio files