Nylon-String Guitar Sample Library for Modern Compositions

Amplify your orchestral and contemporary compositions with a virtual instrument that captures the expressive depth and tonal authenticity of a premium nylon-string acoustic guitar. What if you could seamlessly transition from classical phrasing to modern pop textures — or deliver dynamic flamenco rhythms with realistic attack and resonance — all within a single, meticulously sampled library?

Core Instrument Specifications

The Evolution Modern Nylon is a high-resolution virtual guitar instrument designed for composers, producers, and sound designers requiring authentic nylon-string performance across diverse musical genres. Developed in partnership with Rosewood Recording Company, Utah’s premier analog recording facility, this library leverages vintage signal chains and expert engineering to preserve the organic warmth and harmonic complexity of the source instrument.

Sampling Methodology and Source Instrument

• Instrument Type: Hand-selected concert-grade nylon-string acoustic guitar
• Recording Environment: Acoustically treated live room at Rosewood Recording Company
• Signal Path: Discrete analog preamps, tube compressors, and high-fidelity A/D conversion
• Engineer: Guy Randle, owner and chief engineer at Rosewood Recording Company
• Primary Performer: Michael Dowdle, session guitarist with credits including David Archuleta, The Osmonds, John Schneider, and The Jets

Performance Articulations and Techniques

Captured with multi-velocity layering and positional accuracy, Evolution Modern Nylon supports a wide range of playing styles through comprehensive articulation mapping.

Standard Articulations

1. Sustained notes (multiple round robins, 4 velocity layers)
2. Palm-muted tones
3. Natural harmonics (12th, 7th, and 5th frets)
4. Artificial harmonics

Legato and Transition Samples

• Hammer-ons and pull-offs (pre-recorded legato pairs)
• Positional slides (half-step, whole-step, minor third)
• Portamento glissandi for expressive melodic lines

Special Effects and Percussive Elements

• Body knocks (center and lower bout)
• String slaps and flicks
• Fingerboard taps
• Chord dampening effects

Advanced Sound Shaping Features

Beyond traditional sampling, Evolution Modern Nylon integrates proprietary modeling techniques to enhance realism and player control.

Adjustable Pick Position Modeling

Leveraging physical modeling algorithms, users can dynamically shift the effective pick position from the neck to the bridge. This alters timbral balance in real time, enabling bright, percussive attacks ideal for flamenco or soft, rounded tones suited for classical passages.

Strumming Pattern Editor

An integrated strumming engine allows creation of custom rhythmic patterns using:

• Configurable up/down stroke sequences
• Velocity randomization for humanized playback
• Pattern chaining and tempo synchronization (MIDI clock sync)
• Dynamic strum direction based on MIDI input

Multi-Track Recording Capability

The instrument supports layered performances via four independent MIDI tracks, enabling:

• Simultaneous recording of rhythm, lead, and percussion elements
• Non-destructive arrangement within the plugin interface
• Individual track muting, soloing, and level adjustment

Data and System Requirements

All samples are recorded at 24-bit/48 kHz resolution for studio-grade fidelity.

Applications and Musical Use Cases

Evolution Modern Nylon excels in contexts demanding nuanced string expression:

• Classical Guitar Repertoire: Clear voicing and dynamic responsiveness support intricate fingerstyle passages.
• Pop and Indie Rock Arrangements: Warm chord textures and articulate picking enhance songwriting demos.
• Flamenco and Latin Styles: Enhanced body percussion and bridge-proximate picking yield authentic rhythmic drive.
• Media Composition: Ideal for film, television, and game scores requiring intimate acoustic presence.

The collaboration between Rosewood Recording Company and Michael Dowdle ensures not only technical precision but also interpretive authenticity across idioms. Each sample reflects deliberate attention to performance nuance, from finger placement to micro-dynamics.