SRX STRINGS by Roland sampled string synth plugin interface

SRX STRINGS: Sampled Orchestral String Plugin by Roland

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SRX STRINGS is a virtual instrument plugin from Roland with 128 sampled string patches, recorded from European orchestras. It is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

SRX STRINGS brings sampled string sounds from the SRX wave expansion board series into a plugin for modern production. The patches were built from proprietary sampling sessions with top European orchestras, and include sectional and ensemble sounds played with multiple articulations. Digital Circuit Behavior (DCB) technology is used to reproduce the character of the original hardware. Users can shape sounds with a set of sound-shaping parameters and save their own versions in unlimited user banks.

Best for

Orchestral string pads
Film score strings
Sectional string lines
Retro synth string layers
Ensemble string arrangements

Developer: Roland
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

128 patches with sectional and ensemble string sounds
Multiple articulations across the sound set
Sampled from proprietary sessions with European orchestras
Digital Circuit Behavior (DCB) hardware modeling
Deep sound-shaping parameters in an intuitive interface
Built-in reverb, chorus and 78 multi-effects types
Unlimited user banks for saving custom sounds
Maps to knobs and sliders on Roland SYSTEM-8

03In depth

Sound Character and Articulations

The 128 patches cover sectional and ensemble string sounds, each recorded with multiple articulations. This gives producers a range of attacks and textures to work with, from sustained ensemble pads to sectional lines.

Roland developed the library from its SRX wave expansion boards, which were used for two decades by producers, composers and performers. The developer says the sounds are rooted in that hardware lineage, reproduced through DCB modeling of the original sample ROM and its digital circuitry.

Editing, Effects and Workflow

The interface offers deep sound-shaping parameters for editing each patch. Built-in reverb and chorus are available, along with 78 multi-effects types, so sounds can be finished inside the plugin.

Customized sounds can be saved in unlimited user banks for reuse across projects. The plugin also supports hardware integration: knobs and sliders on Roland hardware such as the SYSTEM-8 can map to its parameters for hands-on control.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Roland
Type	Plugin
Category	Virtual Instruments
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is SRX STRINGS?

SRX STRINGS is a virtual instrument plugin from Roland containing 128 sampled string patches. The sounds are based on the SRX wave expansion board series and include sectional and ensemble sounds with multiple articulations.

Which formats and operating systems does SRX STRINGS support?

SRX STRINGS is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11, and on macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later.

What do I need to use SRX STRINGS?

You need a compatible DAW or plugin host that supports VST, AU or AAX formats. An internet connection is required to install and activate the Roland Cloud software.