Applied Acoustic Systems Announces String Studio VS-2 String Modeling Synthesizer
A string-modeling synthesizer plugin? Yes, AAS has now implemented version 2 of their original String Studio, released almost 10 years ago. Although there is minimal change to the plugin’s name, the String Studio VS-2 innards are almost completely re-done. Replacing oscillators with real strings was their first step. Aside from new sound generation, users now have a complete library of FX, dynamics controls, MIDI controls, preset sharing options and more.
One of the new window features available in String Studio VS-2
The String Studio VS-2 from Applied Acoustics Systems is available now for an intro price of $99 ($199 MSRP) until July 1st, 2014. String Studio VS-1 owners can upgrade for $39.
Available for Mac and PC, String Studio VS-2 is available in AAS, AU and VST format as a 64-bit plug-in.
Don’t miss the video below to hear ti in action — we think you’ll be impressed. Here are the new features from AAS:
- NEW Factory library – The completely renewed factory library has well over 600 production-ready sounds classified for fast and intuitive exploration.
- NEW Sean Divine signature sounds – A collection of 50 inspiring signature presets by producer Sean Divine.
- NEW Compressor and equalizer – These new additions are perfect to add punch and definition to your sound, letting you cut through any dense mix or stage.
- NEW Limiter – The new output limiter protects your ears and monitors during experimentation with the synth’s parameters while providing a maximum of distortion-free dynamics.
- NEW Streamlined interface – Redesigned from the ground up, the new interface now divides String Studio VS-2 into three panels: Play presents shortcuts to the performance and effect parameters including bypass switches for quick edits; Edit lets you tweak and create your sound; while FX supplies equalizer, compressor, multi-effect, and reverb processors for a final sheen.
- NEW Bank and program manager – String Studio VS-2’s new manager allows simple and efficient organization, backup, and sharing of your sounds.
- NEAT Backward compatible with VS-1 presets – Simply put your String Studio VS-1 exported presets in String Studio VS-2‘s bank folder to convert them.
- UPDATED Overhauled effects – Reinvigorated and polished, String Studio VS-2’s multi-effect processor features our best sounding chorus, delay, phaser, flanger, distortion, notch filter, wah-wah, auto-wah, and reverb to date!
- NEW Microtonal tunings via Scala scale files – String Studio VS-2 now supports the Scala scale file format for microtonal music making.
- NEW Native 64-bit AU, VST, and AAX plug-ins – String Studio VS-2 now runs in native 64-bit on Mac OS X and Windows making it compatible with the latest sequencers
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