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Somerville Sounds has just unleashed Rubber Bridge Plucks, a sample-based virtual instrument featuring acoustic guitar samples, and it’s absolutely FREE.As a seasoned guitarist, I’m always intrigued by virtual guitar instruments. I’ve witnessed friends work wonders with tools like Shreddage and various libraries, so exploring new offerings is always a treat.Today’s spotlight falls on something a bit out of the ordinary compared to your typical guitar plugins and samples. Somerville Sounds’ Rubber Bridge Plucks is ostensibly a sampled acoustic guitar, but its sound is delightfully peculiar.Originally, Rubber Bridge Plucks began life as a simple parlor acoustic guitar—a modest little gem perfect for impromptu jam sessions.Jon Meyer, the mind behind it, replaced the bridge with a piece of rubber and inserted a rubber eraser beneath the strings. The result? A considerably dampened, almost percussive sound.Unlike the rich resonance of a high-end acoustic guitar, Rubber Bridge Plucks delivers a mid-range, electric bass-like tone, which has perfectly complemented my recent Warp Records-inspired experimentation.If you’re not keen on delving into the sound design realm to craft unconventional guitar tones, Rubber Bridge Plucks offers an excellent alternative. It’s a pre-packaged organic element that injects instant character into your productions.While Rubber Bridge Plucks exudes an intimate and subdued vibe on its own, you can elevate its sound further with your favorite reverb and delay plugins for a lush atmosphere.One of the best features? Despite its initial appearance as a Kontakt library, it’s a standalone plugin, freeing you from the clutches of Native Access and ensuring accessibility for everyone.I had the pleasure of testing Rubber Bridge Plucks on both my Windows PC and MacBook, and it performed admirably on both systems.All you need is a 64-bit host, which is pretty standard nowadays. Supported plugin formats include VST3, AAX, and AU. Plus, it’s Silicon-native, but fear not Intel Mac users—compatibility is assured.Download: Rubber Bridge Plucks (FREE / Pay-what-you-want)

Elements area proportion (branch, core, bridge, loop, perforation); edge element area > islet element area > other elements areas (core, branch, bridge, perforation, loop); loop element perimeter > edge element perimeter > core element perimeter > perimeter of other elements (islet, bridge, branch, perforation).(1)Areas with high green coverage can produce a stronger green space noise reduction effect. According to the regression results of the GWR geographically weighted regression model, various green space elements have different noise reduction capacities in different spatial locations, but they have better noise reduction performance in areas with high green coverage.(2)The green space close to the source of noise can play a stronger noise reduction effect. In an ecological sense, the islet is the closest to the source of the noise, with the highest degree of fragmentation, which can produce a large acoustic shadow area; The different actual noise reduction effects of green spaces with different patterns may be due to the uneven opportunities of their noise exposure. Therefore, in the process of planning and design, from the perspective of improving the urban acoustic environment, the configuration of high-quality green spaces in areas with high levels of noise pollution should be given priority, which may have better noise reduction effects.Based on the MSPA, this study classified the characteristics of urban green space patterns and discussed the impact of green space patterns on its noise reduction capacity. In the physical urban environment, the vegetation configuration of the green space itself is also worth discussing. In future research, the research object should be refined, and the vegetation configuration characteristics within the green space should be taken into account from the overall green space pattern characteristics, which can expand more means to improve the regional acoustic environment.There are also some limitations in our study. On a smaller scale, the noise reduction effect of urban green space will be affected by the properties of the green space itself and the specific situation, such as the composition of vegetation configuration, density, biomass, etc., and different seasons will also have an impact on the green space, which may lead to the configuration of the green space near the source of the noise being unable to produce the expected effect of noise reduction in the actual situation. In the research field of urban green space noise reduction, we need to combine the noise reduction laws and influencing factors of urban green space among different scales, and the planning of urban green space should also include different scales to improve the noise reduction capacity of urban green space and optimize the urban acoustic environment. Author ContributionsConceptualization, L.F. and J.W.; methodology, L.F. and J.W.; software, L.F. and J.W.; formal analysis, X.H.; investigation, L.F. and J.W.;

Striking black or sunburst finish, a squareneck version is also available.Built with a spruce top, mahogany body and rosewood fretboard, the 10-½” spun aluminum cone and the die-cast spider bridge produce good tone with plenty of projection. Chrome plating on the cone and a fully bound body give it looks that belie its super-affordable price.Mid-line resonator guitarsThese resonator guitars typically use better quality woods and metals and are equipped with higher grade tuners and other appointments.Combining modern and traditional design techniques, the Dobro Hound Dog Acoustic Deluxe Round Neck Dobro Guitar produces sound true to its sonic roots. Constructed of a laminate made from thin veneers of maple with attractive figuring, it houses a modern version of the original Dopyera brothers inverted cone resonator and spider bridge. But your granddad’s Dobro didn’t have the Fishman resonator pickup for effortlessly amping your jams.The sunburst finish, beautiful cosmetics and metal work of the Regal RD-05 Resonator Bass Guitar will blow your audience away before you play a note. It combines the traditional looks of a resonator guitar with the performance of a 4-string acoustic bass that’s right at home in string ensembles and roots music bands.Big sound is delivered through oversized and screened soundholes from the rock maple sound well and a 10-½” spun aluminum cone. The traveling musician will love the compact, 30-inch scale length that makes the Regal RD-05 more portable than other acoustic basses.Step-up resonator guitar modelsThese instruments have more refined construction, enhanced playability and use higher-grade materials and fittings.The square neck Beard Guitars Lotus Acoustic-Electric Resonator Guitar is a premium "Made in USA" instrument. With a Finnish birch veneer body, radiused and a handspun Beard Legend Cone, the Lotus sounds and feels as good as it looks.The Beard Guitars Lotus Squareneck Acoustic-Electric Resonator is a stunning instrument, built by Beard's artisans in Hagerstown, MD.Check out the complete Musician’s Friend selection of resonator guitars and dobrosResonator Guitar AccessoriesWith the perfect resonator guitar in hand, it’s time to deck it out with appropriate add-ons.Resonator guitar casesYour resonator is a complex and delicate instrument. Protect it accordingly.Aside from the resonator guitar-specific cases offered by Musician’s Friend, many standard hardshell guitar cases and gig bags will work well with your resonator guitar or Dobro. If you’re unsure about fit, call a Gear Head at 877-880-5907 to find a suitable model.Resonator guitar stringsThere’s not a guitar player alive who hasn’t busted a string at an inopportune moment. Make sure you have backups for your resonator in your gig case.The Dunlop Resonator Guitar Phosphor Bronze String Set produces true, consistent tones. Wound from the highest quality phosphor bronze wire, these strings will stand up to the most enthusiastic playing. Dunlop includes a extra .018

Attached either to the top of the guitar or under the bridge plate. Surface pickups produce a very natural, authentic sound because they pick up both the mechanical vibrations of the strings as well as the sound from the resonant body.Basic Sound: warm, rich, and natural sounding.Best Use: soft/medium volume settings, particularly as a solo instrument.3. MagneticThe Seymour Duncan SA-3XL: a Magnetic Pickup for Acoustic GuitarsSometimes referred to as a ‘sound hole pickup’, this is a narrow bar that fits directly in the sound hole itself. It uses the same technology as an electric guitar pickup and, consequently, has a similar ‘electrified’ sound.Basic Sound: less natural ‘electrified’ sound with a soft attack.Best Use: high volume settings, particularly when performing with a live band full of electric instruments.4. MicrophoneThe L.R. Baggs Anthem: a Microphone/Sub-Saddle Acoustic Guitar PickupThe last acoustic guitar pickup option is to use a microphone. Since the sound we’re trying to pick up is acoustic, just like the human voice, then why not use the same means to capture it? There are two kinds of mics worth considering: internal (fits inside the guitar) and external (a regular microphone).Basic Sound: the most natural, authentically acoustic sound.Best Use: in soft/medium volume settings, particularly as a solo instrument; this type is often used in tandem with other types of pickups (more on this below).Expert-Level: Combining TypesOne final option is to combine various types of pickups. This tends to be more of an expert-level option, for obvious reasons. However, by combining the strengths of different pickup types to cancel out the weaknesses of others, this can be the best way to maximize the quality of your amplified acoustic guitar sound. (And also the most expensive, naturally).By Cody RobinsonCody is a professional singer, songwriter, performer, and recording artist. His instruments include bass, trumpet, drums, harmonica, piano, and most especially guitar. In his spare time he travels, brands businesses, and makes lists of his many accomplishments.Cody is a student at the University of Utah under his own self-created degree, Music Business and Technology, and recently returned from four months living in Kathmandu, Nepal, providing humanitarian

Practical innovations, the SX Series and augmenting it with practical innovations, the SX Series takes its place on the stage as a thoroughly contemporary piano.DesignFor the inner and outer rims of the SX Series, Yamaha craftsmen carefully selected wood based on its acoustic characteristics. During construction, they reduced the number of glue layers, using more than 30% thicker wooden materials than those of forerunner S Series pianos, to bring out the inherent resonance of that wood. This approach has shaped the acoustic character of the SX Series, adding richness, clarity, and muscle to the bass and mid-range, while maintaining a warm and inviting overall tone.In creating the SX Series, Yamaha borrowed techniques used in the flagship CFX for attaching the soundboard, ribs, and bridge. The resulting soundboard assembly is carefully integrated into the piano body, where it delivers outstanding projection.SoundYamaha’s A.R.E. (Acoustic Resonance Enhancement) treatment imbues wood used in the rims with the acoustic properties of a beloved vintage instrument. The SX Series employs exclusive hammer felt made with a newly developed formula. Yamaha tested countless prototypes in the quest to find the perfect match for this piano.The superb elasticity of this hammer felt allows the player to achieve clear and beautiful tonal colors, along with well-balanced density across the full range from bass to treble. As they wind pure copper around the core steel string, Yamaha craftsmen must delicately adjust the balance and tension of the strings. The piano strings are pliable and they bring overtones in better harmony with fundamental frequencies. What this means to your ears is a beautifully resonant sound with satisfying overtones. The SX series provides a richly expressive sound with a beautifully sustained resonance.5. Yamaha CFOverviewHandcrafted from the same materials by the same elite artisans, all three models of the CF Series share a