String Studio VS-3 + PACKS synth plugin interface by Applied Acoustics Systems

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String Studio VS-3 + PACKS: Modelled-String Synthesizer by Applied Acoustics Systems

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String Studio VS-3 + PACKS is a plugin bundle built around String Studio VS-3, a multitimbral synthesizer that uses modelled string oscillators as its main sound source, plus a 100-preset sound bank.

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01Overview

String Studio VS-3 uses a collection of string oscillators in place of traditional VCOs, DCOs and operators. Picks, bows and hammers interact with a modelled string, and the synth adds a soundboard, classic filters, an envelope generator, an LFO and studio-style effects. This bundle pairs the synth with a 100-preset collection, giving producers a ready-made starting point before they design sounds of their own.

Best for

Plucked and bowed string textures
Layered stacked pads
Microtonal music making
Performance-driven morphing sounds
Experimental sound design

Developer: Applied Acoustics Systems
Category: Complete Collection
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Modelled string oscillators replace traditional VCOs, DCOs and operators
Picks, bows and hammers excite a modelled string
Two-voice multitimbral layouts, stacked or split
Two performance modulators per layer tied to MIDI controls
Multi-effects with reverb, EQ, compressor and guitar amp
Scala scale file support for microtonal tuning
Browser sorts sounds by category and tone quality
Includes a 100-preset sound bank

03In depth

String modelling sound and character

Developer Applied Acoustics Systems says the synth offers a blend of modern and creative synthesis. Because the sound source is a modelled string excited by picks, bows or hammers, timbres can move between plucked, bowed and struck textures without relying on conventional oscillator waveforms.

The filters are described as staying musical under heavy modulation, which matters when you push the sound through fast movement or extreme settings. Supported microtonal tunings through Scala scale files and reference note frequency tuning give additional control over pitch.

Workflow, modulators and effects

String Studio VS-3 is multitimbral and can combine two independent timbres, either stacked or split. Each layer includes two performance modulators that respond to user-defined MIDI controls, so effect and morphing assignments can be played in real time.

The multi-effects module includes reverb, equalizer, compressor and guitar amplifier processors. Existing String Studio VS-2 sound banks can be copied into the VS-3 packs folder to be used with the newer synth.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Applied Acoustics Systems
Type	Plugin
Category	Complete Collection
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX, RTAS, Standalone
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does String Studio VS-3 + PACKS support?

It is available in VST2, AU, AAX, RTAS and Standalone formats.

Which operating systems does it run on?

The product supports Windows and macOS. The listed minimum for macOS is 10.11 (El Capitan) or later, and for Windows it is Windows 10 64-bit or later, both on an Intel Core i5 (circa 2015) or later processor or an Apple M1 or later on Mac.

What do I need to use this?

The synth runs as a plugin in a 64-bit DAW, and the listed system requirements for plugin use refer to your DAW's own requirements. Sound banks can also be played with the free AAS Player plug-in if you do not own String Studio VS-2.