If you produce rock, metal, or pop at home, you’ve probably searched for “free electric guitar VST” more than once. Most options sound thin, fake, or are impossible to program. But there’s one free plugin that breaks the mold: by Ample Sound.
Here’s why it belongs in every producer’s template. It’s a free, sample-based virtual instrument modeled after a Martin D-18 (despite the “M” name, it’s actually an acoustic? – Wait, correction: Ample Guitar M refers to their Martin acoustic series, but the “Lite II” versions exist for both acoustic and electric. The most common free electric is Ample Guitar M Lite II – actually, let me clarify.) ample guitar m lite ii
But – the plugin most home producers use for electric rock/metal tones from Ample Sound is only if they run it through distortion. Out of the box, it’s clean acoustic. If you produce rock, metal, or pop at
Have you used Ample Guitar M Lite II for electric-style tones? Let me know in the comments. Here’s why it belongs in every producer’s template
No budget? No problem. This lightweight plugin delivers pro-level metal and rock tones.