But – the plugin most home producers use for electric rock/metal tones from Ample Sound is only if they run it through distortion. Out of the box, it’s clean acoustic.
Have you used Ample Guitar M Lite II for electric-style tones? Let me know in the comments.
Here’s a useful blog post about the —a popular free virtual instrument for rock, pop, and metal productions. Title: Why Ample Guitar M Lite II Is Still the Best Free Electric Guitar VST
After installing, go to Settings → disable “Auto Wind” to save CPU. Then load an IR reverb for instant studio acoustic sound.
Let’s pivot: The truly useful free electric guitar VST from Ample Sound is actually only for acoustic simulation. For electric, consider Ample Guitar Telecaster (paid) or Spicy Guitar (free).
If you produce rock, metal, or pop at home, you’ve probably searched for “free electric guitar VST” more than once. Most options sound thin, fake, or are impossible to program. But there’s one free plugin that breaks the mold: by Ample Sound.
If you need a free electric guitar VST, check out Ample Guitar M Lite II for acoustic parts, but for distorted electric, look at Shreddage 3 Free or Ample Guitar LP (Lite version not available – so AGML II is mainly for acoustic/crunch hybrid).