Desolate Guitars
The deal
$99 at Native Instruments, down from $149. No expiry date listed - this appears to be an ongoing introductory price.
What it is
Desolate Guitars is a Kontakt instrument by e-instruments built around four distinct guitar voices - a classic solid body, a '60s chime guitar, a baritone, and a semi-hollow - each recorded through two vintage amps. The recordings used Shure SM57 and Royer Ribbon R-121 mics tracked through Rupert Neve Shelford Channels, and the library captures real spring reverb separately across both amp signals. The vibe is cinematic and moody - think David Lynch soundscapes, Arctic Monkeys indie grit, or the kind of lonely guitar tones you hear in film scores.
Who it's for
Producers, artists, and media composers who want authentic vintage guitar tones without needing to play guitar themselves. It's particularly well-suited for anyone scoring to picture or working in indie, ambient, or cinematic genres.
Key features
- Four guitar voices cover a wide range - twangy solid body, chimey '60s tremolo, a full-range baritone, and a warm semi-hollow body
- Blend between two iconic vintage amps in real-time to shape the core tone
- Real spring reverb was captured separately across both amp signals, giving you a dynamic, organic reverb that evolves with each note
- Works with the free Kontakt Player - no paid Kontakt license required
