Ample Guitar Semi Hollow is a virtual instrument plugin from Ample Sound that models a semi-hollow body guitar with two sample libraries, Finger and Pick, for warm jazz fusion and blues tones.
Ample Guitar Semi Hollow is built around a semi-hollow guitar sound, with a focus on fingerstyle playing from the neck pickup. Ample Sound describes it as suited to warm, rounded tones for jazz fusion and blues. The instrument combines a 5.1 GB sample set with an onboard amp simulator, effects, and the Riffer engine for writing and editing guitar MIDI. It is available as a plugin in several formats and runs on both Windows and macOS.
The instrument uses two sample libraries, Finger and Pick, so you can switch between fingerstyle and plectrum playing. The set includes nine articulations, among them sustain, legato, harmonics and palm mute.
The built-in amp simulator offers classic models including the Roland JC120 and amps in the Fender, Marshall and Mesa/Boogie styles. Each cabinet provides eight microphone options, with stereo and mono mic control, so you can shape the tone for your mix.
Riffer is the MIDI editor for plucked string parts. It includes a string roll editor and a Dice pattern generator for building riffs. Polyphonic legato, alternate tunings and capo logic are also supported.
The Strummer module offers 28 playing styles per chord and can export MIDI. Tab Reader supports Guitar Pro files, and the plugin can export audio back to your DAW. The onboard effects include an 8-band EQ, dual compressor, 6-tap echo and IR reverb.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Ample Sound |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Virtual Instruments |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
It is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and as a standalone application. It runs on Windows and macOS.
On Mac, macOS 10.15 or later is required. On Windows, Windows 7 to Windows 11 (64-bit) is supported. The developer recommends over 20 GB of disk space with an SSD, and lists an Intel i5 or higher CPU.
Ample Sound positions it for smooth, warm tones suited to jazz fusion and blues.
Yes. Tab Reader supports Guitar Pro formats from GP3 to GP8 and can import full guitar tracks into Riffer with fingering, articulations and performance data preserved.
