Let the notes sing

Exposed acoustic guitar and bass from the current physical models. Start with the guitar phrase: three held notes with slight vibrato, and space between them.

Guitar phrase · with vibrato

Holds of 1.4, 2.2 and 3.2 seconds. The vibrato develops after the attack.

MP3 · WAV

Long guitar notes · compare the sustain

Six-second holds: low F straight, low F with vibrato, high F straight, high F with vibrato. Starts at 0:00, 0:07.5, 0:15 and 0:22.5.

MP3 · WAV

Bass alone · natural sustain

F and C, held for 2.5 and 5.5 seconds. This bass comparison has no vibrato.

MP3 · WAV

No samples, loops, reverb or sustain boost. Same instrument gains as the song. This exposes the current model’s natural decay; it is a test of the sound, not a claim of finished realism.

Long-note measurements · Phrase notes · Guitar model · Latest song revision