RealRick is a virtual guitar instrument that captures the iconic sound of the legendary Rickenbacker electric guitar, an instrument deeply connected to the groundbreaking music of The Beatles and other influential artists. Known for its distinctive ringing tone, the Rickenbacker shaped the sound of bands like The Byrds, The Who, and numerous modern acts including Oasis and Radiohead. RealRick brings this historic sound to your studio, offering an authentic experience that reflects the guitar's unique character and tonal qualities.

This sample-based instrument employs high-quality 24-bit, 96 kHz dry samples recorded directly from Rickenbacker pickups, ensuring a clean and detailed sound ideal for use with amplifier simulators. RealRick features an intuitive keyboard layout and advanced control system that allow keyboardists to perform a wide range of guitar techniques, including muting, harmonics, strumming, and bending. It offers multiple guitar patches, covering both 6-string and 12-string models in mono and stereo configurations, along with comprehensive articulation options that make it possible to recreate professional-level guitar performances.

Designed for both live play and MIDI programming, RealRick includes a built-in song sequencer with over 1,250 rhythm patterns to facilitate quick and authentic guitar accompaniments. Its advanced chord voicing technology replicates the unique harmonic structure of Rickenbacker chords, while sophisticated humanization algorithms enhance realism by varying nuances in timing, dynamics, and articulation. Compatible with external guitar effects processors, RealRick provides over two hundred presets inspired by classic guitar tones, enabling producers and musicians to craft expressive, lifelike guitar tracks within any digital audio workstation.