Native Instruments Strummed Acoustic 2: Overview

Native Instruments Strummed Acoustic 2 is the newest installment in the popular Session Guitarist sample library. This video gives a brief walkthrough of the new features and provides a look at how to properly sequence a realistic performance.

[@baselinesweb]

Thank you for your straight ahead no nonsense video - it is so refreshing not to be yelled at. I have Session Acoustic 1 and came here because I finally read the manual and realized there is a whole lot of stuff that a hacker like me could benefit from if I just took the time. Now I have another version to deal with!

[@daveparker7271]

I have both the versions of Strummed Acoustic, and they are great sounding, but I thought they would make the new one more versatile by letting users simply create their own patterns with the tap in feature, not just searching for something that may or may not be there. I think this would be a very good update to make it more useable if they can do it.

[@TerenceKearns]

It's sample-based. You'd only be able to make your own patterns if it was a physical modelling engine.

[@paopis]

@@TerenceKearns Strum Guitar by Wavesfactory lets you define the strumming pattern.

[@asmkawsar]

Compared to Ample Guitar, is it better?

[@AndreasDevig]

Yeah, without down strum key, up strum key, custom voicings, etc. it's a deal breaker for me. GD-6 from Acoustic Samples has that stuff. I really love the sound. The only problem (and it is a big one for me) is that it can only play plectrum (no fingerstyle playing). It's hard to find a virtual guitar that has everything I want.

[@luisalbertonaranjo4627]

Es realmente increíble, tengo la versión 1 y ya me dejó boquiabierto. La uso mucho y con grandes resultados. Sin duda compraré también esta nueva versión. Gran tutorial! Saludos desde España.

[@almalaga3924]

saludos de otro espanol desde londres,musico tb

[@Yahoomediaclub]

Awesome review...now using 3 guitar packs...can't believe how good they are.

[@Yahoomediaclub]

Never realised it was as good, after a close watch 👌. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@ThePracy]

wow! i was looking for something like "virtual guitarist" that I used to use 10 years ago. Now i and to get back producing and just found this video. Im in love with this software and with this song. We could compose together! I'd love to sing something on this base! Subscribed! s2

[@anantwashere]

OMG that was PRO level stuff! Learnt so much from this! Thank you so much!!!

[@fiutare1]

This one got brillant options, I missed in the first edition. Great progress, I will love it and use it as I used the previous version a lot!!

[@JoshuaHults]

Couple years back i purchases a guitar plugin and i was so disappointed. I really needed guitar for some of my tracks and saw this plugin. I purchased after hearing some tracks and holy cow i love it so far.

[@midiland09]

I did so, but I am much disappointed: Hhas only several patterns you have to manage. No way to build your own patterns, just so few patterns and hardly 3 or 4 you can use! It is a kind of robbery...

[@JoshuaHults]

@@midiland09 it has a solo melody part too. The strumming i use for basic chord progression, works fantastic dor that.

[@DESMINDMUSIC]

Hello, can you tell me how to put STRUMMED ACOUSTIC 2 in Contact 5, I get an error when adding No Library Found

[@JoshuaHults]

@@DESMINDMUSIC I have Kontakt 6 I forget how to do it in K5.

[@prodbyjshep]

@@JoshuaHults solo melody part where ?

[@cecelialimacosta671]

This isn’t just playing guitar but it’s technology more than playing itself while you’re much concern about your recording gears and its perfection!

[@SushrutKanetkar]

Wonderful work ! I loved the tune at the end :-)

[@MrTongy1]

Sushrut Kanetkar this sounds just like my song I wrote many years ago called home by www.myspace.kienick.com

[@alejandroperez4664]

The sounds are incredible

[@ctrlaltdelete1159]

A guitarist can understand these minor nuances of playing guitar.

[@andyunits3000]

Thank you for the MIDI file, Matt! Greatly appreciated. Now I can better examine what the heck you did. :)

[@TerenceKearns]

Really well explained, illustrated and presented.

[@rajramki_RrMusix]

Yo Matt. Love your channel! Haven't seen much videos from you recently. Would be great to have you back posting these great content.

[@leveilleurnonsilencieux2681]

it's a good plug, but i don't understand why you cannot modify patterns or create your own ! it's a pity

[@skymaster1a]

I agree, not all songs start immediately with strumming. Id like to start picking a few single notes that lead into a strum and it appears you cant do that with strummed acoustic, and what if I wanted to add a picked start somewhere in the song. Fix it and you would have a great software

[@TechnoGames001]

U can use Xp guitar in nexus for that

[@JuicyLeek]

Ample Guitar can do that.

[@PereRevert]

Wow, sounds really great... by the way, fantastic review Matt !

[@ZeicoMusic]

is there a way to not play patterns and melodies, just regular midi notes one at a time?

[@MaxxProducer]

A really good overview. Got me to buy the library.

[@RuelCalitis]

Great Video. Thanks for sharing.

[@brandonhayes161]

That track sounds beautiful!

[@sylvainbolduc7146]

Good job. I've learn some stuff here,Thanks.

[@hansdossantosmadsen3869]

Hi Matt. Thanks for a VERY good instruction video, becuse you explain everything in a slow and understandable way. Is there a way to contact you for further questions or tutorial videos..? Your kindly Hans dos Santos, Denmark

[@Pauluz_The_Web_Gnome]

Thank you for uploading it! :D

[@ThyWorshipMetal]

Good review, got me excited for when I get my komplete 11

[@teleroylichtenstein]

wonderful

[@michaelmilano4457]

thanks bro!! very helpful...amazing sounding plugin

[@giannitrattore3934]

This is game changing

[@melodyman9162]

I loooove this product but I was wondering how I can remove the strumming so I can do hits with the chords?

[@eyalkomorovsky4565]

Amazing!

[@peterbeng]

Very, very fine sounds! Can I use it in all DAWS? Can I use it with several normal Midikeyboard with USB? Thanks and musician greetings Peter Bengelmann

[@shamanbeartwo3819]

This runs inside of Kontakt 7 (a sampler) which is free from Native Instruments. That would work in any legitimate DAW and any USB midi controller will work.

[@sergeymoskalenko9670]

Спасибо за проделанную работу!!!!!!!!

[@bigyna]

can anyone tell me if i can have custom chords in the auto chords section? i cant seem to find anything to do that.. Also what does the lock unlock stand for in the autochords section>? Am i missing something here?

[@Umitto]

Thanks

[@AkuyaMusic]

What was the percussion plugin used at the end song? Thanks!

[@GenTal1969]

Cheers Matt comprehensive as ever

[@mikheilbuadze8569]

cool guitar!!!

[@theoriginalheartstrummer]

But how do I get the lights on my komplete kontrol s88 mk2 to light up so I can use keyswitching?? Recrded with acoustic 2 last night and it was so difficult to change from the pattern to a single strum at the end of the phrase. I hate being so illiterate with this tech.

[@nikspeed7653]

Thank you for the video. Very useful for me))

[@hleet]

cool video, good explanation

[@MustacheVerra]

Impressive. Don't understand why people would be complaining. :-/

[@ataylortca]

Great overview, Matt. I found the playback realistic until 8:13, when you could really hear the pitch slide in an artificial way. Is that because you didn't use the D# Open String method ideally, or is it a hard-bound limitation that prevents even this virtual instrument from sounding real? Thanks!

[@SamuelDalferth]

Hi, I assume it's due to the MIDI programming --> Adding the Open String key or shifting the transition back or forth by a 16th note might do the trick..

[@grshohag]

Thank you

[@iainpollock9497]

How do you pick so you can play individual notes like a piano ? Rather than the pattern playing ?

[@luzklarmann]

Hi there! I record using different patterns in a single track, but when I play it it only uses the last pattern selected. Why is that?

[@gekksn_music]

When I record different rhythm pattern and Switch from one to another it always only Plays one rhythm pattern The First I selected Can you help me ?

[@Lacuerdaalaire]

That sounds great. Thanks

[@PianoGuitarVocal]

Thank you Matt

[@kimwestwood8840]

Matt can this be used without midi keyboard ?

[@normanlove222]

no 😊, unless you mean can you use the computer keyboard, then that is yes

[@lucianoiacoletti5725]

incredible

[@musicproductionvideos5019]

Does anyone know how to get this to NOT loop... and just give 1 strum (diamonds) for when we need that? Can't seem to figure it out yet. Thanks!

[@ananthapadmanaabang.vchemi3024]

Can I make my own strumming patterns with this?

[@davidsandsten4789]

Dope! When is the electric version coming? Really need it hehe.

[@utubewillyman]

Would kill for a good rhythm guitar.

[@davidsandsten4789]

check out virtualguitarist 2 by ujam if u can't wait :) its good but not as good as NI.

[@utubewillyman]

Will do. Thanks for the tip.

[@knormalramson7719]

Currently, I use Strummed Acoustic and send an aux to Guitar Rig which allows me to choose the appropriate amp simulator to compliment the particular style in which I'm trying to accomplish. I think I'll continue to do the same once I upgrade to Strummed Acoustic 2.

[@utubewillyman]

Thanks, Knormal. I really need to spend some time experimenting with guitar effects. I can never seem to get the right sound with my existing setup.

[@datamasked623]

That's god damn spectacular.

[@thoihenbaangom]

Is there any common strumming pattern like DD UDU D U

[@FTGU1]

Will you make a hip hop / rap version of this?

[@kimwestwood8840]

Does this software have to be downloaded in native access? Mine never works. the service center worked much better for me

[@dawin6710]

yes they have to be downloaded in native access. Native access is a bit confusing in that it actually installs it for you while it somehow make you think that it only downloaded it. I suggest that you download the a free utility from NI called "Komplete Kontrol". KK will show up under your Plug-ins, in your DAW and your "strummed acoustics 2" will be accessible from it. very useful intuitive tool indeed.

[@kimwestwood8840]

@@dawin6710 Thx it finally corrected itself somehow. Works fine now .I recently got the Session picked acoustic trying to figure out how to get patterns in a track. I dont use a midi keyboard

[@Seifmaher]

Hi, Thanks for the great overview video. I don’t see the colored keyboard on the app or plugin interface as shown in your video. I also don’t have an S keyboard, so I need to display the color map. Any help would be greatly appreciated...

[@MehrbodR]

Hi thanks for this nice Library. can we turn off the Patterns and play manual? i want play 6/8 patterns in persian genre sorry for my english.

[@daanieele]

the best plug in for strumming at least until today 2019

[@MY-vx7ye]

Really?

[@HerrThorsten]

@@MY-vx7ye No?

[@SpookeyClown]

What is the best now?

[@DESMINDMUSIC]

not installed written No Library Found

[@vlogswithankitnayakvlogs]

Nice

[@scottfaircloff9530]

Can I play this without the patterns? or play my own melodies?

[@CJDavislife]

Awesome video! May I ask what kind of percussion you used? Again beautiful video

[@AdequateConkers]

This is a great tutorial. However, I'm disappointed by the plugin's choice of rhythms. There are way too many muted patterns yet no straight-forward 4/4 style strum patterns e.g. like a "Constant Craving", "Harvest For The World" etc. I've tried adapting some of the rhythms but it just doesn't work well

[@firehazemusic]

How to turn off the arpeggio? thx !

[@williamyauwry2876]

Can we do transition like that in a 25 keys controller?

[@planetrift]

My main problem with this VST is that (in FLStudio) it looses the bmp, and goes silent. The way to work around it is to lower the tempo in FLStudio. Unfortunately that also means you are limited as to what tempo you can use in FLStudio.

[@SamuelDalferth]

Hi, could you please send a detailed description of the behavior to sam at drumasonic dot com? Thx.

[@GoDxism]

I have the first version of this plugin (Strummed Acoustic 1) and i'm facing the exact same issue. I was wondering why this was occurring, so I came to see if anybody left a comment! I thought it was the plugin itself or maybe a hardware issue. I just lowered the BPM and now it's working fine. Also at times the note/chord keeps playing after you release your finger from the MIDI keyboard, and even if you press the stop button it still continues. Really annoying!

[@kwestwood1]

Hey matt does this software have finger picking style available? I would love to hear that, but Im pretty sold on it. Better than the 1st one, so Im glad I waited till an improved version came out

[@robertmint3768]

Great tutorial, really need this. I guess it's redundant to ask, but is there an option to play single frets as well, as in creating solos on top of the strummed chords? Thanks!

[@mutee333]

There isn't, this library is strictly chord strums/patterns.

[@joaovalterf]

I Matt, please... what's this controller keyboard?

[@Mandsefar]

Nice work. What drums and piano are you using?

[@robertdurhammusic]

Would love to see a piano version like this. Can’t find one online anywhere unless on iOS SessionBand, Chordbot etc. 😕

[@MattCellittiMusicTutorials]

+Robert Durham Music check out EZ Piano from Toontrack

[@MattCellittiMusicTutorials]

+Robert Durham Music sorry EZ Keys

[@northernfreelance5788]

toontrack EZ keys rocks

[@ankushkoul9228]

Can you please help me? Everytime I play any other chord than C in the auto chords pop-up, the strummed acoustic 2 plug-in crashes. Can someone please help.

[@emmanueldavis7441]

Can you play single notes in this software?

[@Danko_HS]

In a software called "Strummed" you wanna play single notes? There are many options out there for finger/pick. This is for strummed chords and rhythms.

[@emmanueldavis7441]

In conjunction yes.. The first one didn't have it. I can't find one do you have any suggestions?

[@Danko_HS]

This one doesn't have it either. Amplesound has single notes and strumming in the same library and they have 3 sampled guitars. They also have the option to build your own strum patterns from scratch, as opposed to relying on prearranged patterns like this one. There's also Orange Tree Samples and Ilya Efimov and they both offer single notes and strum pattern building. Another one is 8dio with many acoustic guitars, mandolin, electric guitar, all single notes and strumming. In my opinion Native Instruments Strummed Acoustic 1 and 2 sound best, with the drawback that you cannot make your own patterns and can't use single notes. As always watch reviews on youtube for all of them, listen to demos and only then make a decision :) Another plus for Amplesound is that you can download demos and try before you buy. They are not based on Kontakt sampler so you can actually demo the VSTs beforehand.

[@emmanueldavis7441]

Danko, I am extremely grateful for your input. Now I can finish a instrumental I been working on. Just in time for Cyber Monday.

[@kevinfowler9328]

I have Strummed Acoustic (but never use it to be honest for the same reason) I also bought this plug in that DOES allow you to pick from single note patterns. This is the link www.musiclab.com/products/realguitar/info.html

[@KeithMarvK]

It looks like your controller has 61 keys. Are ALL the key switches available to you when using this instrument (and others like organs), or does it leave you wanting more keys? Thanks.

[@YardCrimeIntl]

great review! so do i have to buy vol.1 as well if i want all libraries or are these included in vol.2?

[@MeditationwithHolly]

Please let me know what you used for drums?? Love this video!!

[@kevinfowler9328]

My drum plug in that I can't say enough good about is from Steven Slate SSD4. You can drag and drop into your session and customize in any fashion you want. I absolutely love this plug in. You can pick your kits, it has mixer for each drum piece etc. To me it is far better sounding than anything Toontrack has come out with also (I have them both).

[@balazsletai930]

Can i use it with komplete m32 keyboard as well??

[@kirity4ever]

Hii Matt. Can I run strummed acoustic 1 or 2 in my i3 10th Gen PC?

[@TheJAIRCRUZ]

Hey I’m new to this, what would I need to do all of this ? Do I need kontakt 5 or a kontakt piano ? Komplete 11 ? I don’t really understand how it works, I know I have to buy strummed acoustic 2 but what else would I need ? What would you recommend ?

[@cyberlover7889]

Hello Matt, I'm having a hard time to make this plugin switch patterns, for some reason when I have it playing midi chords on fl studio it just keeps playing the same rhythm pattern. Can you help me with this please?

[@DJKuroh]

The keyswitches for patterns start below the range of playable notes. If you have a midi keyboard you should be able to mash notes and watch the plugin GUI, or drag notes down a note at a time and watch the GUI. I think patterns start at C0 to G0 or C-1. Pretty low. You can see them lit red all the way on the left on his keyboard

[@jpmusictv6090]

Is it possible to change pattern on a single midi files AFTER a midi track is recorded on Logic pro X? Is there a chance to edit after, not only velocity or length of the single ‘’midi briks’’?

[@OurBackwoodsHomestead]

Does this have patterns like 3/4 6/8 5/8 4/4 2/4?

[@TheSoundChronicles]

It lacks 3/4. Strummed Acoustic I have all that. This one is 4/4 based and kind of expands on that.

[@andyunits3000]

Hi Matt. Thank you for this excellent tutorial. PLEASE, can you share the MIDI file of the example song you feature here? This would be hugely instructive, a way to examine and emulate the subtle tricks you're employing. Native Instruments fails to provide any such example files, which I find completely baffling.

[@MattCellittiMusicTutorials]

Sure thing: drive.google.com/open?id=1N1NxpgI3rDDZJw5HqlQzFOQK-619pnJY

[@alanidron2133]

I could have sworn there was a part of the video where you played "manually" , but i think i'm confusing it with a different guitar vst? this one is just patterns?

[@JoshuaHults]

I purchased this today. It has a melody guitar which allows midi playing. Holy cow it sounds good. I wish i had this thing a long time ago would have come in really handy.

[@enriquecervantes4067]

Do you know if this plug in has a requinto guitar? Is a guitar used for Mexican music.

[@fanclub999]

Does this software follow midi notation instead of playing the chord itself ?

[@kwestwood1]

If you were to choose only one original version or second version,, which would u choose? I am interested in getting one, but not both.

[@MattCellittiMusicTutorials]

+Kim Westwood I would probably start with 2. More diversity with the new features.

[@inheaps]

I have both but I reaaallly like 2. More options.

[@kwestwood1]

Im inclined to agree, saw one other video covering the 2nd version. Thx

[@kwestwood1]

Thx. I forgot to ask but does the 2nd have more, same, or less strumming patterns? The website doesnt have that info.

[@kwestwood1]

ty sir that helps to know

[@shing02]

does anyone have the issue of the sample keeps playing sometimes a little after you stop it? I hate that with this VST

[@markmanansala1014]

just got the komplete 12 ultimate... so disappointed... most of it is "pattern based" totally mislead by statements like "fully playable". How is being "locked" into using patterns "fully playable"?

[@Tenglee1969]

Is there a guitar picking plugins for pop song out there ?

[@MrMakemusicmike]

holy cow! I forgot all about Matt Cells!

[@musictutorjaygogoi]

Can we make our own rhythm pattern different from library or samples in there.

[@doronsayar1587]

Great, thanks! Can you please share the midi file?

[@youngefe4233]

Can you able to make song like There's nothing holding me back by Shawn Mendes????

[@truthknox3432]

How do you have Kontakt in Kompleted?

[@vivektyagi6848]

Sir, Did you have to draw the notes in Ableton using Kontakt's Session Guitarist Or you could record it directly by playing it on the Keyboard itself. Asking because I had to draw as I could not figure how to record directly. Could you please tell me as to what I may be missing. Thanks and Regards

[@MattCellittiMusicTutorials]

You can record the notes from the keyboard as you play it in.

[@vivektyagi6848]

Thanks. It worked.