Strum GS-2 guitar plugin interface by Applied Acoustics Systems

Strum GS-2 Upgrade from Strum GS-1: Guitar Plugin for Keyboard Players Free Download

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Strum GS-2 Upgrade from Strum GS-1 is a guitar instrument plugin from Applied Acoustics Systems for producing acoustic and electric guitar tracks. It is an upgrade for existing Strum GS-1 owners.

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01Overview

Strum GS-2 is built for producers who need guitar parts without a guitarist. It combines a collection of acoustic and electric guitars, automatic chord voicing, a strumming engine and a library of MIDI strumming loops in one plugin. According to the developer, the guitars are now combined into a single instrument, and the modeling, strumming and effects have been reworked. It runs natively in 64-bit on Windows and macOS.

Best for

  • Guitar parts from keyboard
  • Strumming pattern ideas
  • Electric rhythm guitars
  • Acoustic chord beds
  • Pop and rock production
  • Demo songwriting
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02Key features

What you get

  • More than 200 acoustic and electric guitars in one plugin
  • Automatic chord voicing in open, movable and drop voicings
  • Strumming engine with upstrokes, downstrokes, scratches and mutes
  • Built-in MIDI strumming loop library in acoustic and electric styles
  • Two-channel amp, spring reverb and speaker cabinet
  • Equalizer, compressor, multi-effect and reverb processing
  • Output limiter to protect ears and monitors
  • Native 64-bit AU, VST and AAX support
03In depth

Guitar Sounds, Voicings and Strumming

Strum GS-2 includes more than 200 acoustic and electric guitars, covering nylon and steel strings, single-coil and humbucker pickups, and clean, crunchy and distorted tones. Chords you play on a keyboard are voiced automatically in open, movable or drop voicings, so the result sounds closer to how a guitarist would play them.

The strumming engine supports down and upstrokes, scratches, mutes and picking patterns through the arpeggio keys. Slides and bends can be played with the pitch wheel or aftertouch, and the modulation wheel adds vibrato.

Workflow, MIDI Loops and Built-In Processing

The interface is split into three panels. Play gives quick access to performance parameters and bypass switches, Edit covers sound design, and FX holds the equalizer, compressor, multi-effect and reverb. A Loop mode lets you pick from a large set of MIDI strumming loops and drag them into your host sequencer.

The built-in library includes 406 acoustic loops in 58 packs and 301 electric loops in 43 packs, along with a bank and program manager for organizing and backing up sounds.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperApplied Acoustics Systems
TypePlugin
CategorySynth
FormatsVST2, AU, AAX, RTAS, Standalone
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does Strum GS-2 support?

Strum GS-2 is available in VST2, AU, AAX, RTAS and Standalone formats. It runs on Windows and macOS in 64-bit.

What do I need to use Strum GS-2?

Strum GS-2 runs as a plugin inside a 64-bit DAW. The developer lists compatibility with major hosts including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, FL Studio and Reaper. For standalone use, the minimum requirements are Windows 10 64-bit or macOS 10.11 or later, with an Intel Core i5 (circa 2015) or Apple M1 processor.

Is Strum GS-2 an upgrade for Strum GS-1 owners?

Yes. It is sold as an upgrade for users of Strum GS-1, so it is intended for existing Strum GS-1 owners.

07Developer

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