Software Instrument - Guitar

Hello, I got Logic pro 9 and grageband on both my mac and ipad but I was wondering if there's a way I can create the sound of hitting acustic guitar with your hand by using the software instrument. (You know how people use that sounds to kindda make a tempo)?
Thank you very much!

does GB09 still have the same old amp effects for software instruments
i.e guitar amps as in 08?
for midi track instruments

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