RealEight is a sample-based electric guitar virtual instrument designed around the 8-string guitar.

RealEight provides an easy-to-use keyboard layout as well as an advanced key/pedal/velocity switch system that allows a keyboardist to emulate the many unique articulations available on an electric guitar. It covers practically all sounds, articulations and techniques a professional guitarist can produce on an 8-string electric guitar including mute, bridge mute, harmonics, pinch harmonics, sliding, scraping, hammer-ons, pull-offs and more.

The 24-bit high-quality dry samples were originally recorded from pick-ups so you can easily create any desired guitar sound using your favorite virtual guitar amplifier.

RealEight operates as a virtual instrument software plug-in in all major hosts like Logic, Cubase, Digital Performer, Sonar, Pro Tools, Studio One. It also works as a Standalone module.

RealEight ships with IK Multimedia Amplitube Custom Shop software. AmpliTube Custom Shop is a full-featured version of AmpliTube, with 24 gear models included for recording and mixing in your favorite Mac/Win DAW or for playing on stage or practicing at home. Plus, the included Custom Shop allows you to try and buy over 200 new gear models available. You can now build your own collection of amp and effects models with a level of customization never seen before and at prices never so affordable.