String Machine by EastWest Sounds vintage string synth plugin interface

String Machine: Vintage String Synth VST by EastWest Sounds

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String Machine is a virtual instrument from EastWest Sounds that recreates vintage string machine synthesizers and combines them with acoustic strings, brass, woodwinds and choirs. It is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats.

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01Overview

String Machine is built around high-quality samples of vintage hardware and authentic ensemble chorus emulations. Its four color-coded instrument sections cover string machines and pads, string sections, solo woodwinds and brass, and choirs and solo vocals. Each section offers several instruments and alternatives, so producers can layer them into rich, multi-layered pads or diverse timbres. The developer positions it as a way to bring classic string machine sounds into modern productions.

Best for

Vintage string synth pads
Layered orchestral pads
Retro pop productions
Solo woodwind and brass parts
Choir and vocal textures

Developer: EastWest Sounds
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Three ensemble chorus modes with distinct characteristics
Hybrid design combining electronic and acoustic instruments
Four color-coded instrument sections
Red section: string machines and pads
Green section: string sections
Teal section: solo woodwinds and brass
Orange section: choirs and solo vocals
Sampled vintage hardware and ensemble chorus emulations

03In depth

Vintage String Machine Sound and Chorus Modes

EastWest Sounds bases String Machine on sampling of vintage hardware and emulates the ensemble chorus effects these instruments were known for. The chorus section includes three modes, each with distinct characteristics.

Because the instrument mixes electronic and acoustic sources, it can cover both retro synth textures and more conventional string and wind parts. The developer describes the result as a way to recreate the classic sound of vintage string machine synthesizers.

Instrument Sections and Layering

The instrument is organized into four color-coded sections. Red holds string machines and pads, green holds string sections, teal holds solo woodwinds and brass, and orange holds choirs and solo vocals.

Each section contains several instruments and alternatives. Mixing the sections together makes it straightforward to build rich, multi-layered pads.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	EastWest Sounds
Type	Plugin
Category	Virtual Instruments
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does String Machine support?

String Machine is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats.

What operating systems does String Machine run on?

String Machine runs on Windows and macOS. The listed macOS requirement is Mac OS X 10.13 or later, and the Windows requirement is Windows 10 with ASIO sound drivers.

What do I need to run String Machine?

The listed requirements are 16 GB of memory and a quad-core CPU running at 2.7 GHz or above. On Windows, Windows 10 with ASIO sound drivers is needed.