ANALOG STRINGS by Output Kontakt strings instrument interface

ANALOG STRINGS: Kontakt Strings Instrument by Output

Rated 4.6/5 on Plugin Boutique (98 ratings)

ANALOG STRINGS is a Kontakt instrument from Output that combines sampled orchestral strings, vintage synth sounds and creative sources into a playable library with 500 presets.

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KontaktWindowsmacOS

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01Overview

ANALOG STRINGS is built around a blend of recorded orchestral strings, vintage synth patches and unconventional sound sources such as tape noise and sampled feedback. The instrument runs on Kontakt and includes a dual-layer engine, layer and global effects, and dual arpeggiators that sync to tempo. Its 500 presets cover plucks, stabs and thick, noisy pads, giving producers a starting point for modern string textures.

Best for

Orchestral string layers
Plucks and stabs
Thick noisy pads
Sound design textures
Rhythmic arpeggio parts

Developer: Output
Category: Kontakt Instruments
Requires: Kontakt
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

A playable Kontakt instrument with 500 presets
Powerful dual-layer engine for combining two sources
Layer FX and global FX for shaping each sound
Four central macro sliders unique to each preset
Dual arpeggiators that sync to tempo
Dual tape loopers and advanced modulation routing
Preset menu with smart tagging for faster browsing
Built-in help menu

03In depth

Sound Sources and Character

Output sampled a 60-piece string orchestra, a 22-piece orchestra and a group of soloists at BMC Hall in Budapest. The developer also captured unusual playing techniques, such as scratching a violin with the wrong side of the bow.

The synth side draws on a set of vintage instruments known for their string tones. Output sampled and processed custom patches for modern production, with sounds ranging from plucks and stabs to thick, noisy pads. Additional sources include plucked piano, sampled feedback, tape noise and screeching guitar resonance.

Together these layers let you move between realistic orchestral strings and heavily processed textures within one instrument.

Engine, Controls and Workflow

The engine is new software built for manipulating string sounds. Its dual-layer design lets you combine two sources in each preset, and the layer and global effects shape the result.

Each preset includes four central macro sliders, so you can adjust several parameters at once. Dual arpeggiators and tempo sync help with rhythmic patterns, and dual tape loopers and advanced modulation routing add further movement.

A preset menu with smart tagging makes it easier to browse the library, and a built-in help menu is included.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Output
Type	Plugin
Category	Kontakt Instrument
Requires	Kontakt
Formats	Kontakt
Operating systems	Windows, macOS

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use ANALOG STRINGS?

ANALOG STRINGS requires Kontakt. It runs in the full version of Kontakt or in the free Kontakt Player, version 5.8.1 or higher.

Which operating systems does ANALOG STRINGS support?

The instrument is listed for Windows and macOS. The developer lists Mac OS X 10.12 or later and Windows 7 or later as minimum requirements.

How much space does ANALOG STRINGS need?

The system requirements list 22 GB of free drive space and at least 4 GB of RAM, with 8 GB recommended. The sound library is 39 GB uncompressed and 20 GB compressed.