Electric Guitar sample.
Posted: 29 Apr 2021, 17:25
Hi, I tried to sample one of Ample Sound Vintage Cherry's default patches, which simulates a Gibson SG. The result is a three-octaves sample (of which only the four lower-pitched notes are stretched): unfortunately, because of attack issues (I guess there's some real time processing going on when playing the VST), it's not quite apt for fast solos, but it isn't half-bad for slower parts (especially power chords). Even though it's far from perfect, I hope it will nevertheless be of use to some of you!
The first riff in the attached demo is played without any effects, the second one's coupled with the JC amp simulation whilst for the third one I used the Twin simulation with a touch of Flanger.
P.S. Concerning rule #6: there's no legal difference between a digital keyboard and a software one. Just like nobody doubts of the legality of sampling a DX7, the same applies to software instruments (regardless of what the EULA or manufacturer might say: many a EULA contain null and void clauses): a digital keyboard is a computer too, there's no difference between sampling a Rompler (of which there are many examples on this site and even Nord's) and a VST. Furthermore, playing a series of notes constitutes a performance: playing a single key's no different than playing a series of chords; a sample player, like Nord's, merely plays individual performances, therefore sampling your own performances cannot constitute copyright infringement.
On the other hand, sharing a ROM, an original samples collection (think of piano and guitar riffs) or a VST's underlying software would actually be illegal. Maintaining otherwise would lead to the conclusion that sampling is always an illegal act since any sound, except for analogue synths, was either programmed by a third party or created with a third-party software (be it a synth or a PC): in that case, the mods should not only remove my post but also any samples uploaded on this forum that was extracted from a digital keyboard. See also: A. D. Johnson, Music Copyrights: The Need for an Appropriate Fair Use Analysis in Digital Sampling Infringement Suits, 21 Fla. St. U. L., Rev. 135 (1993): "[…] By implication, one note, chord, or sound effect alone cannot be copyrighted - rather, an aggregate of sounds must exist."
The first riff in the attached demo is played without any effects, the second one's coupled with the JC amp simulation whilst for the third one I used the Twin simulation with a touch of Flanger.
P.S. Concerning rule #6: there's no legal difference between a digital keyboard and a software one. Just like nobody doubts of the legality of sampling a DX7, the same applies to software instruments (regardless of what the EULA or manufacturer might say: many a EULA contain null and void clauses): a digital keyboard is a computer too, there's no difference between sampling a Rompler (of which there are many examples on this site and even Nord's) and a VST. Furthermore, playing a series of notes constitutes a performance: playing a single key's no different than playing a series of chords; a sample player, like Nord's, merely plays individual performances, therefore sampling your own performances cannot constitute copyright infringement.
On the other hand, sharing a ROM, an original samples collection (think of piano and guitar riffs) or a VST's underlying software would actually be illegal. Maintaining otherwise would lead to the conclusion that sampling is always an illegal act since any sound, except for analogue synths, was either programmed by a third party or created with a third-party software (be it a synth or a PC): in that case, the mods should not only remove my post but also any samples uploaded on this forum that was extracted from a digital keyboard. See also: A. D. Johnson, Music Copyrights: The Need for an Appropriate Fair Use Analysis in Digital Sampling Infringement Suits, 21 Fla. St. U. L., Rev. 135 (1993): "[…] By implication, one note, chord, or sound effect alone cannot be copyrighted - rather, an aggregate of sounds must exist."