Strum GS-2 Upgrade from Strum Session guitar plugin interface by Applied Acoustics Systems

Strum GS-2 Upgrade from Strum Session: Guitar Plugin by Applied Acoustics Systems Free Download

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Strum GS-2 Upgrade from Strum Session is a guitar instrument plugin by Applied Acoustics Systems that generates guitar parts from chords, MIDI loops and keyboard performance. It is sold as an upgrade for existing Strum Session users.

VST2AUAAXRTASStandaloneWindowsmacOS64-bit
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01Overview

Strum GS-2 is built for producers who need guitar parts without recording a guitarist. The plugin combines acoustic and electric guitars in one instance, with chord recognition, automatic voicings and a strumming engine. Playing chords on a keyboard produces guitar-style strums, scratches and mutes, and a MIDI loop library supplies ready-made rhythm figures. Existing Strum Session owners can move up to the new version.

Best for

  • Guitar parts without a guitarist
  • Strummed chord progressions
  • Electric rhythm guitar
  • Acoustic pop arrangements
  • Lead lines from keyboard
  • Riff sketching with MIDI loops
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02Key features

What you get

  • Acoustic and electric guitars in a single plugin
  • More than 200 guitar presets across clean, crunch, distortion and DI
  • Automatic chord recognition with open, movable and drop voicings
  • Keyboard mode for lead lines and custom voicings
  • Strumming engine with downstrokes, upstrokes, scratches and mutes
  • MIDI loop library with 707 loops in 101 packs
  • Built-in amp, speaker cabinet, spring reverb and effects
  • Native 64-bit VST2, AU, AAX and RTAS formats on Windows and macOS
03In depth

Acoustic and electric guitars in one plugin

Strum GS-2 includes a guitar library with acoustic and electric tones in a single plugin. The electric side covers clean, crunch, distortion and DI sounds, while the acoustic side includes standard and experimental presets.

The built-in 2-channel amplifier, spring reverb, speaker cabinet and effects let you shape guitars inside the plugin before they reach your mix. Pickup types, body size and string settings can be adjusted for each guitar in the Guitar Craftsmanship controls.

The interface is split into Play, Edit and FX panels, so performance shortcuts, sound design and final processing stay separate.

Chord voicing, strumming and MIDI loops

Strum GS-2 takes chords you play and voices them the way a guitarist would, using open, movable or drop voicings. Keyboard mode lets you play lead lines and your own voicings, while pitch wheel and aftertouch handle bends and slides.

The MIDI loop library contains strumming patterns across acoustic and electric styles. You can drag a loop into your host sequencer and edit it there, or use Loop mode to combine rhythm figures with your chord progressions.

Use the arpeggio keys to create picking patterns, or trigger downstrokes, upstrokes, scratches and mutes directly from the keyboard.

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

Is Strum GS-2 an upgrade for Strum Session users?

Yes. Strum GS-2 is an upgrade for existing users of Strum Session, bringing the new acoustic and electric guitar library, modeling and interface to that base.

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

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

What do I need to use Strum GS-2?

Strum GS-2 runs as a plugin inside a 64-bit DAW. For standalone use, the listed minimum requirements are macOS 10.11 or later on an Intel Core i5 (circa 2015) or Apple M1 or later, or Windows 10 64-bit or later on an Intel Core i5 (circa 2015) or later. Plugin use depends on your DAW's requirements.

07Developer

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