The Best Virtual Guitar Library for Metal? Soundiron Axe Machina vs Shreddage Hydra vs Odin 2

Craig Peters from Soundiron recently released his full-fledged guitar sample library, Axe Machina. In this video, I will show you a metal demo created entirely using Axe Machina for the guitars, and do an in-depth comparison of Axe Machina, Shreddage 3 Hydra (Impact Soundworks) and Odin II (Solemn Tones). I dive deep into comparing how each library sounds in different kinds of common metal guitar passages: from strumming, chugging, and djent, to fast riffs, leads and solos. 🎸 SOUNDIRON AXE MACHINA: https://bit.ly/axemachina (Use code "JAMESZHAN" to get 5% off!) MY LINKS: https://www.james-zhan.com WHAT I’M CURRENTLY UP TO: https://journal.james-zhan.com/now/ Disclosure: Soundiron sent me Axe Machina for free in exchanged for this review video. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 Start 00:29 Video Overview 01:01 Soundiron Axe Machina Demo 02:36 My Thoughts on Axe Machina in the Demo 03:03 Axe Machina vs Shreddage 3 Hydra vs Solemn Tones Odin II 04:39 My Thoughts on the 3 Libraries in the Mix 05:02 Overview of In-depth Comparison 05:34 Comparison 1: Low String Tuning Stability 07:04 Comparison 2: Dynamic Metal Riff w/ Multiple Articulations 10:13 Comparison 3: Power Chord Palm Mutes (Chugs) & Dissonant Chords 12:17 Comparison 4: Fast Metal Riff w/ All Sustain Notes 13:36 Comparison 5: Fast Metal Riff w/ Rapid Transition Between Chugs & Melodic Notes 15:32 Comparison 6: Strumming 16:33 Comparison 7: Guitar Solo 18:33 Comparison 7.1: Vibrato 19:27 Comparison 8: Power Chord Palm Mutes (Chugs) w/ Bursts & Djent-style Open Low String Notes 21:44 Comparison 9: Melodic Lead 22:39 My Conclusion on Axe Machina vs Shreddage 3 Hydra vs Odin II 24:12 Sponsor: Clean My Mac X 24:45 Comparing Prices: Which One Is the Best Bang for the Buck? 🎥 Subscribe to the channel: https://bit.ly/31Mxj1a ✍️ More helpful articles on music production: http://bit.ly/3ruE9So 🎹 Piano VST Battle! $0 vs $99 vs $600 Piano VSTs:    • Can You Hear the Differences? Stock Piano ...   🎸 Neural DSP Archetype Gojira Review & Demo: https://bit.ly/3oVtdfY 🥁 How mix-ready is Drumforge? Metal preset included:    • DRUMFORGE: THE MOST MIX-READY DRUM SAMPLER...   🎛 How to customize the note names in Logic Pro X's piano roll:    • How to Customize Note Names in Piano Roll ...   🎛 The BEST way to edit guitar DI in Logic Pro X:    • The BEST Way to Edit Guitar DI (No Flex Ti...   My YouTube setup: 📷 Camera: Sony Alpha A7 III ↳ https://amzn.to/3E7i0Du 🎙️ Microphone: Shure SM7B ↳ https://amzn.to/3foDmlb 🎛️ Audio Interface: RME Babyface Pro ↳ https://amzn.to/3BY9hRi 💡 Key Light: MOUNTDOG Continuous Lighting Kit ↳ https://amzn.to/3LTpJXn 💡 Background Light: Aputure LED Panel ↳ https://amzn.to/3BOUbxa ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ DISCLOSURE: Some links might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you of course! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with awesome music production content each month!