Ample Sound Ample Metal Eclipse V3.7.0 -win-mac-

: Advanced legato and slide smoother make it one of the most lifelike virtual guitars. Learning Curve

: Built for contemporary metal, the default tuning is C-G-C-F-A-D , but it can be tuned as low as C1 .

The "Eclipse" in the name refers to the ESP LTD EC series—a single-cut, mahogany-bodied beast typically associated with Metallica’s James Hetfield or Lamb of God’s Mark Morton. Ample Sound has meticulously sampled this instrument, capturing not just the note, but the noise . v3.7.0 introduces a refined "Strummer" engine and enhanced "Articulation" systems that allow a producer to simulate the chaotic humanity of a guitarist.

While no sample library can fully replace the feel and micro-variations of a live guitarist, the Eclipse gets breathtakingly close. For demo writing, quick ideation, or even final productions when live recording isn’t an option, this virtual instrument stands tall. Ample Sound Ample Metal Eclipse v3.7.0 -WiN-MAC-

We cannot ignore the "-WiN-MAC-" suffix. This is the language of the bedroom producer. For every legitimate license sold, there are likely a hundred instances of this version running on laptops in developing countries, powering underground death metal demos and lo-fi hip-hop beats that use downtuned power chords as ambient pads.

Whether you are a bedroom producer without access to a live guitarist, a film composer needing aggressive textures, or a metal musician sketching out complex riffs, version 3.7.0 delivers an exceptionally playable and realistic experience on both Windows and macOS platforms.

Supports drop tuning down to C1 , essential for heavy riffs. : Advanced legato and slide smoother make it

Advanced "Slide Smoother" technology allows for realistic legato across various intervals and speeds.

: Eliminates the "machine gun effect" by triggering up to three times more samples during fast repeated notes. Stroke Noise

The Strummer engine allows you to program realistic guitar strumming without touching a physical instrument. You can select chord voicings, strum direction, and even incorporate muted strings. The built-in pattern library covers everything from pop-rock to thrash metal. For demo writing, quick ideation, or even final

Verdict: For metal guitarists specifically, the Eclipse wins for its realistic midrange and versatility with downtuned riffs. Shreddage 3 is better for brutal 8-string chugs, while Odin II excels at ultra-fast picking.

While earlier versions focused primarily on raw DI (Direct Input) samples, recent updates like v3.7.0 include a robust internal signal chain: