String Studio VS-3 + PACKS

String Modelling Synthesizer and Sound Banks.

String Studio VS-3

String Studio VS-3 is a multitimbral synthesizer in which a collection of unique string oscillators replaces the traditional VCOs, DCOs, and operators as the main sound source. Consisting of picks, bows, and hammers interacting with a modelled string, these oscillators offer a special blend of modern and creative synthesis. Augmented with a soundboard, classic filters, an envelope generator, an LFO, and studio-quality effects, String Studio VS-3 proposes a brand-new path in the quest for tone.

What's New

We have streamlined String Studio and brought it to a whole new level - it will change your perspective on what a synthesizer can be.

• NEW Two-Voice Multitimbral: String Studio VS-3 combines two independent timbres—either stacked or split—to create performance-friendly, texture-full, and spacious sounds that are sure to make a good impression.
• NEW Modulators: String Studio VS-3 now boats two performance modulators per layer that respond to user-defined MIDI controls. Each and every sound features effect and morphing assignments that can be played in real-time for enhanced expressivity and sonic dimension.
• PEPPED Factory Library : A long and fastidious process of fine-tuning went down in the AAS quarters. Each and every sounds went under the eyes of all team members to exit with a consistent gain stage, unity-gain effects, better dynamics, and compelling real-time sound transformation assignments. This is our most perfected sound library to date.
• NEW Signature Sound Packs: String Studio VS-3 ships with four brand-new signature sound packs created by the industry’s top sound designers. Richard Devine, Christian Laffitte, Thiago Pinheiro, and Daniel Stawczyk form an incredible team that made the most of the latest String Studio VS-3 features It’s with great pride that we present these 227 new sounds.
• NEW Browser: String Studio VS-3’s improved sound browser presents a simple way to find the sound you’re after. String Studio VS-3 sorts sounds by category to present an overview of a pack’s content. Additionally, shortcuts to categories and tone qualities provide a quick way to jump right where you need to be.
• IMPROVED Filter's Musicality: String Studio VS-3’s filters can now put up with extreme modulation while remanding totally musical.
• NEAT Compatible with String Studio VS-2 sounds: Simply copy String Studio VS-2 banks in String Studio VS-3’s packs folder to convert them.
• IMPROVED Microtonal tunings via Scala scale files: String Studio VS-3 now supports the Scala scale file format as well as reference note frequency tuning for microtonal music making.
• EXPANDED Multi-Effects Module: String Studio VS-3’s multi-effects module now sports reverb, equalizer, compressor, and guitar amplifier processors for even more

Learn more about String Studio VS-3.

Masala 2 String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Following up on the highly flavourful Masala, resident sound designer Christian Laffitte cooks up a second collection of 100 spicy, unique, and delicious new sounds exploring the full capabilities of String Studio VS-3. At its core, Masala 2 imparts the feel of playing a genuine instrument with tremendous organic authenticity. With colours ranging from the very roots of the human race to downright obscure and experimental, the enigmatic Masala 2 heats up any music endeavour. Excite your palette with hot, tangy, and uncommon sounds from around the globe and beyond to fulfill your craving for originality.

Features

• 100 Presets

Fear Within String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Resident sound designer Adam Pietruszko unleashes Fear Within—a collection of 100 presets stretching the soundscape limits of String Studio VS-3. Fear Within tingles your spine with the whole gamut of uneasy ambiances, grisly melodic keys, immersive pads, suspenseful percussions, and downright creepy noises. The masterfully crafted modulator effects widen the scope of this obsessively detailed sound pack by multiplying the sonic reach of each sound. Whether you need to give a dangerous edge to your track or to unapologetically scare the hell out of your audience, Fear Within won't miss the mark. 

Features

• 100 Presets

String Theory String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

With String Theory, Adam Pietruszko takes meticulous advantage of String Studio VS-3's two-voice multitimbrality and MIDI-controlled sound variations features to deliver rich, complex, and refined sounds. From strings to a wide selection of basses, leads, plucks, pads, and keys, with tonal qualities ranging from acoustic, through electric, up to far-out synthetic, String Theory forms a sweeping collection that will tackle any musical genres with ease. And with presets notes, Adam Pietruszko shares a tremendous amount of insight about synthesis as well as expert information to take full advantage of String Studio VS-3’s capabilities.

Features

• 104 Presets

Stranger Strings String Studio VS-2 Sound Bank

Stranger Strings showcases an eclectic collection of 104 "mix-ready" presets that touches rock, pop, industrial, movie soundtracks, hip hop, trap as well as EDM. Made with performance in mind, these sounds morph and change based on your playing and sensibility—they go far beyond their description. With plenty of arpeggiators, leads, deep basses, or one-shot sound effects, layering your tracks with Stranger Strings brings a fresh air to your music. As the main voice on your mix or as rhythmic textures Stranger Strings can be the finishing touch you're after.

Features

• 104 Presets

Journeys String Studio VS-2 Sound Bank

Journeys is master sound designer Gregory Simpson's endeavour on sounds that evoke the essence of other times, places, or cultures. Indeed, this collection will get you travelling from the ancient centuries to modern times, from Asia to Africa, and everything in between. All that with the intrinsic acoustic quality of String Studio as your passport.

Features

• 128 Analog String Presets

Entangled Species String Studio VS-2 Sound Bank

Entangled Species grants exclusive access to the beloved tools, inspirational encounters, and living sounds of composer David Kristian. This organic collection of arpeggiators, pads, loopers, synthesizers, keyboards, noises, and sound effects shall evolve as a natural extension of the sonic inventory of anyone into electro-acoustic, ambient, and film music arrangements. And with String Studio VS-2 as your middleman, these sounds are just a few tweaks away to become your own.

Features

• 128 Analog String Presets

Frontier String Studio VS-2 Sound Bank

After delivering Starlight and Cinémathèque, sound designer Daniel Stawczyk returns with Frontier, a reserve of dazzling sounds coming straight out of deep-space exploration. Indeed, the 130 presets split up in arpeggiator, gated, lead, keys, plucked, effects, and synths categories present a survey of what’s found around the farthest celestial bodies. Whether you want to set a futuristic mood or compose a parallel universe story, Frontier will yield the extraterrestrial enigma you need.

Features

• 130 Presets

Aftermath String Studio VS-2 Sound Bank

Sound designer Daniel Stawczyk returns with Aftermath, a 150-preset collection for our string modelling synthesizer. Harnessing String Studio VS-2 distinctive algorithms the bank revisits the familiar synthesizer categories—bass, chords and stabs, gated sounds, leads, pads, and plucks—in a fresh, expressive, and unsettling sense. The set is then nicely tied up with 49 ultra payable special effect instruments that span hyperrealism, orchestral annihilation, and nerve-racking consequences.

Features

• 149 Presets

Harmonic Geometry String Studio VS-2 Sound Bank

With Harmonic Geometry, Richard Devine explores our string modelling synthesizer in all its facets. In his distinctive style, he brings us elaborate timbral perspectives and intricate textural spaces using the many shapes and forms of String Studio VS-2. These ingenious constructions materialize into an eclectic collection of sounds spanning modern sci-fi territories, ambiences, surprising percussions, resonant vibrational effects, and exotic instruments. Harmonic Geometry comprises 130 presets divided into eight categories: Pad, Effect, Arpeggiator, Plucked, Synth, Keys, Percussion, and Ambient.

Features:

• 130 Presets

Masala String Studio VS-2 Sound Bank

Christian Laffitte returns to the sound design kitchen with his second Sound Bank Series instalment in the form of Masala. Not a mere ensemble of sounds, Masala stages an entire collection of new instruments that you’ll love to learn and discover. These instruments are light and responsive to the touch, full of magic with bounces, buzzes, and sizzles. Their timbres are from nowhere and everywhere—an adventurous mélange of tastes and flavours. These 101 wonderful musical contrivances await to unlock new paths of creativity.

Features

• 101 Presets

What's Included with the Sound Banks?

• Preset Bank for String Studio VS-2
• AAS Player Plug-In (VST, AU, AAX, RTAS)
• Serial Number
• Installation Instructions

System Requirements for String Studio VS-3

WINDOWS · MAC OS X · 64-BIT & VST · AU · RTAS · AAX NATIVE · STANDALONE 

AAS products are compatible with nearly all DAWs...

• Ableton Live
• Apple GarageBand
• Apple Logic Pro
• Apple Mainstage
• Avid Pro Tools
• Bitwig Studio
• Bandlab Cakewalk
• Cockos Reaper
• Image-Line FL Studio
• MOTU Digital Performer
• Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol
• Native Instruments Maschine
• Presonus Studio One
• Propellerhead Reason
• Steinberg Cubase

Mac minimum system requirements*

• macOS 10.11 (El Capitan) or later
• Intel Core i5 (circa 2015), Apple M1 processor or later
• 64-bit DAW

PC minimum system requirements*

• Windows 10 64‑bit or later
• Intel Core i5 (circa 2015) processor or later
• 64-bit DAW

*The minimum system requirements mentioned above are for standalone usage. For plug-in usage, please refer to your DAW software requirements (Sonar, Pro Tools, Cubase, Live, Digital Performer, Logic Pro, etc.).

System Requirements for Sound Banks

These preset collections can be used with the free AAS Player plug-in as well as the String Studio VS-2 analogue synthesizer.

After you have installed a sound bank, there are two ways to use it:

1. String Studio VS-2 - Reverence will automatically be added to String Studio VS-2 if it is installed on your computer.
2. AAS Player - If you don't own String Studio VS-2, you will be able to play Reverence from the AAS Player plug-in or standalone application.