The core of any Ample product is the scripting engine, and v3.1.0 showcases the maturity of their architecture. The days of triggering a sample and hearing a static "strum" are over. Eclipse utilizes a complex system of articulation switching, noise modeling, and performance detection.
Ample Metal Eclipse is a virtual electric guitar based on the legendary ESP Eclipse guitar. Known for its thick, mahogany body and powerful EMG active pickups, the Eclipse is a staple in the metal and hard rock genres. Ample Sound Ample Metal Eclipse v3.1.0 -WiN-OSX-
The virtual instrument captures the essence of this guitar, sampled in high definition to provide the punch and clarity required for modern metal production. Whether you are writing djent, metalcore, thrash, or classic heavy metal, this library offers the tonal foundation you need. The core of any Ample product is the
While metal is often associated with single-note riffs, chugging chords are the foundation of the genre. Eclipse includes Ample’s updated Strummer engine. This allows users to program full 6-string chords with realistic upstrokes and downstrokes. For "djent" style players, the Strummer engine allows for rapid-fire chord stabs that would be incredibly difficult to sequence manually in a piano roll. You aren't just playing notes; you are conducting a performance. While metal is often associated with single-note riffs,
The Ample Metal Eclipse is a virtual instrument based on the LTD EC-1000, a single-cutaway, mahogany-bodied electric guitar known for its thick sustain, passive pickups (often Seymour Duncan JB/’59 or EMG-equipped variants), and aggressive attack. Ample Sound chose this model specifically for its versatility in metal—ranging from tight, percussive palm muting to soaring, harmonic-rich leads.
Version 3.1.0 builds upon the robust foundation of version 3, offering improved performance, bug fixes, and enhanced compatibility with modern DAWs on both Windows and macOS (including native Apple Silicon support).
The core of Ample Metal Eclipse v3.1.0 is its Riffer 3.0 engine and sample playback system. The library boasts over 14 GB of samples (compressed to ~6 GB via lossless compression), recorded in 24-bit/44.1kHz quality. Every fret on every string was sampled with: