Funk Essence Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Guitar sounds and loops inspired by the legends of funk

With Funk Essence, his latest Strum sound pack, Brazilian producer and keyboard virtuoso Thiago Pinheiro introduces an eclectic selection of sounds that embody the spirit of funk from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. From disco-influenced funk to more vintage styles with a shuffled approach, this collection pays homage to the greats like James Brown, George Clinton, and Sly Stone. Designed to make your music groove like never before, Funk Essence features a range of sounds from clean guitars to phased and crunchy tones, exploring many sub-genres and sub-styles of funk.

Funk Essence includes 12 funk styles, 84 guitar presets, and 84 strumming patterns playable with your own chord progressions. Whether you're composing for TV, creating sync music, or just laying down the foundation for a groovy track, Funk Essence is tailor-made to help you inject infectious rhythms and soulful vibes into your compositions. Ideal for adding that authentic funk flavor to any genre, Funk Essence invites you to explore sounds inspired by the pioneers and legends of funk.

Who’s Thiago Pinheiro?

Thiago Pinheiro was born and raised among Brazilian musicians of great importance and his talent was revealed at an early age and followed closely. Gifted with perfect pitch, he began composing on the piano at age four, and by the time he was twelve, Thiago had performed alongside major players such as Stevie Wonder, Billy Cobham, Gilberto Gil, and Hermeto Pascoal. Producer and director Thiago Pinheiro is an acclaimed virtuoso and audio technology pioneer, as well as a versatile pianist and keyboard player, whose work ranges all the way from blues and jazz, to house, drum and bass, and other electronic genres. Constantly striking dance floors across Brazil, Europe, Asia, and especially in the United States, Thiago also produces music for Hollywood and the movie industry.

What's included with my purchase?

• Preset bank for Strum GS-2
• AAS Player plug-in (VST, AU, AAX, RTAS)
• Serial number
• Installation instructions

System Requirements

This preset collection can be used with the free AAS Player plug-in as well as the Strum GS-2 session guitarist plugin.

After you have installed the sound bank, there are two options to use it:

• A. Strum GS-2 - Pop Rocks will automatically be added to Strum GS-2 if it is installed on your computer.
• B. AAS Player - If you don't own Strum GS-2, you will be able to play Pop Rocks from the AAS Player plug-in or standalone application.