Bring authentic guitar flavor to your hip-hop productions without needing advanced playing skills. Hop Riffs is a specialized sound set for Strum GS-2, meticulously crafted by renowned sound designer Niall McCallum (co-founder of ModeAudio). This collection is designed for beatmakers and producers who want to infuse their tracks with the laid-back vibes of modern LoFi hip hop or the gritty energy of classic 90s boom bap.
From glistening arpeggios and gentle chord figures to punchy, dark riffs and atmospheric textures, Hop Riffs provides a versatile palette of tones and effects. Whether you are building a chilled background layer or a driving lead, these presets deliver the “crunch” and vibe necessary to elevate your arrangements.
What Stands Out
Key Details
Comprehensive Content: Includes 84 professional guitar presets and 84 corresponding strumming patterns.
Genre Versatility: Covers 12 distinct hip hop sub-genres to ensure the right mood for any beat.
Dynamic Performance: All strumming patterns are fully playable using your own custom chord progressions.
Professional Pedigree: Designed by Niall McCallum, whose work is featured in FL Studio and for brands like Native Instruments and Bitwig.
Flexible Hosting: Fully compatible with Strum GS-2 or the included AAS Player.
Best For
Use Cases
LoFi Production: Create nostalgic, hazy atmospheres with gentle chord figures and smooth, filtered tones.
Boom Bap Beats: Add rhythmic grit and punchy riffs to emulate the classic 90s East Coast sound.
Atmospheric Textures: Use glistening arpeggios and background textures to add depth and emotion to melodic hip hop.
Rapid Prototyping: Quickly sketch out guitar parts using pre-defined strumming patterns while maintaining full control over the harmony.
Setup Notes
Installation
Hop Riffs is delivered as a digital license. Once purchased, the sound pack can be installed directly into the Strum GS-2 environment or loaded via the AAS Player. Users should ensure they have the latest version of the host plugin installed to ensure full compatibility with the preset library.
Compatibility Check
Compatibility
Supported Operating Systems: macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later; Windows 10 64-bit or later.
Plugin Formats: VST2, VST3, AU, AAX Native, NKS, and Standalone.
Processor Requirements: Intel Core i5 (circa 2015) or later; Apple M1 processor or later.
Compatibility: macOS · Windows · 64-bit, VST2 · VST3 · AU · AAX Native · NKS · Standalone, Mac minimum system requirements*, macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later, Intel Core i5 (circa 2015), Apple M1 processor or later, 64-bit DAW, PC minimum system requirements*, Windows 10 64‑bit or later, Intel Core i5 (circa 2015) processor or later, *The minimum system requirements mentioned above are for standalone usage. For plug-in usage, please refer to your DAW software requirements (Sonar, Pro Tools, Cubase, Live, Digital Performer, Logic Pro, etc.)
Compatibility: macOS · Windows · 64-bit, VST2 · VST3 · AU · AAX Native · NKS · Standalone, Mac minimum system requirements*, macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later, Intel Core i5 (circa 2015), Apple M1 processor or later, 64-bit DAW, PC minimum system requirements*, Windows 10 64‑bit or later, Intel Core i5 (circa 2015) processor or later, *The minimum system requirements mentioned above are for standalone usage. For plug-in usage, please refer to your DAW software requirements (Sonar, Pro Tools, Cubase, Live, Digital Performer, Logic Pro, etc.)
Compatibility: macOS · Windows · 64-bit, VST2 · VST3 · AU · AAX Native · NKS · Standalone, Mac minimum system requirements*, macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later, Intel Core i5 (circa 2015), Apple M1 processor or later, 64-bit DAW, PC minimum system requirements*, Windows 10 64‑bit or later, Intel Core i5 (circa 2015) processor or later, *The minimum system requirements mentioned above are for standalone usage. For plug-in usage, please refer to your DAW software requirements (Sonar, Pro Tools, Cubase, Live, Digital Performer, Logic Pro, etc.)
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