Virtual Guitar Synthesizers

A virtual guitar synthesizer is a computer based set up that allows guitar players to make and play music via their computer. The synthesizer here is virtual in that it exists as a program (often referred to as a software synthesizer or softsynth) and a piece (or pieces) of software on the computer that the user uses to make music. It also gives the added benefit of being able to store more music as it can access your computer's memory capacity.

The actual functionality and features you get with virtual guitar synthesizers will vary according to the program and/or software you choose to use. Some will be based around guitar synthesizer models where the guitar is the primary element to which you can add different types of music and/or instruments. Others will be more general synthesizers that include guitar elements along with many others.

Popular uses for virtual guitar synthesizers include:

Creating music that uses various instruments without having to actually know how to play the instruments.
Making backing tracks that you can play along with.
Creating multi-layering effects.
The ability to access many different guitar sounds and styles.
Being able to add sound effects and to tweak styles to suit you.