When you play a fast legato line (e.g., 16th notes), the DWP engine automatically alternates between down-strokes and up-strokes based on string position. If you want all down-strokes (for that Metallica "Master of Puppets" feel), you can override this via a CC controller.
What separates a "library" from an "instrument" is the built-in mixing desk. Shreddage DWP features four independent microphone/signal paths:
You can blend these four signals to taste. Want a modern mix? Crank Amp 1 and blend 20% DI for attack. Want vintage thump? Use Amp 2 and the Cab exclusively. shreddage dwp
Let’s talk about where this instrument shines. You wouldn't use DWP for a Motown session, but for the following genres, it is arguably unbeatable.
DWP is not a one-trick pony. It features a vast array of articulations mapped intelligently via keyswitches or automation: When you play a fast legato line (e
If you prefer Neural DSP, AmpliTube, or hardware modelers, Shreddage DWP exports pristine DI signals. Because the samples are dry (no room tone, just a direct box feed), they respond to external DSP like a real guitar. Many professionals use the DI out for the low strings and blend the internal amp for the mids to create a "hybrid" tone.
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The 3.5 engine introduces a fully customizable articulation mapping system. In Shreddage DWP, you aren't stuck with pre-assigned keyswitches. You can drag, drop, and assign palm mutes, harmonics, pinch harmonics, tremolo picking, and chugs to any MIDI note or velocity layer. For fast metal riffs, this means you can program a palm-muted low string followed by an open harmonic without moving your hands across the keyboard. You can blend these four signals to taste