AAS Beatmaker Bundle preset pack artwork for Ultra-Analog VA-3, Strum GS-2 and Chromaphone 3

Applied Acoustics Systems·Expansion Packs

AAS Beatmaker Bundle: Hip-Hop Sound Banks for AAS Synths

AAS Beatmaker Bundle is a preset collection from Applied Acoustics Systems containing four hip-hop sound banks for the free AAS Player and the Ultra-Analog VA-3, Strum GS-2 and Chromaphone 3 synthesizers.

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01Overview

The bundle groups four sound banks aimed at hip-hop producers. Urban Trip and Low End Theory are built for the Ultra-Analog VA-3, Hop Riffs is a set of guitar sounds for the Strum GS-2, and Turmoil District is written for the Chromaphone 3. Each bank can be played through the free AAS Player, so you do not need every synth to use the sounds. The collection covers genres including trap, boom bap, lo-fi, cloud trap and R&B.

Best for

Trap beatmaking
Boom bap production
Lo-fi hip-hop guitars
Dark cloud trap pads
Vinyl scratch effects

Developer: Applied Acoustics Systems
Category: Expansion Packs
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

100 presets in Urban Trip for the Ultra-Analog VA-3
117 presets in Low End Theory across bass, kicks, leads and FX
84 guitar presets in Hop Riffs for the Strum GS-2
84 strumming patterns playable with your own chord progressions
101 presets in Turmoil District for the Chromaphone 3
Usable through the free AAS Player plugin or standalone application
Covers trap, boom bap, lo-fi, cloud trap and R&B sounds

03In depth

Sound Banks by Synth and Genre

Urban Trip is a 100-preset collection for the Ultra-Analog VA-3, aimed at trap, boom bap and lo-fi producers. Its sounds include hard-hitting percussion, deep basses, crunchy melodic keys, soaring leads and effects. Low End Theory is a 117-preset bank for the same synth, with sections for bass, kicks, leads, synths, arpeggios and FX. It includes low bass, punchy kick drums, sine whistles, saw leads, vintage organs and a selection of vinyl scratches.

Hop Riffs is built for the Strum GS-2 and offers 84 guitar presets and 84 strumming patterns across 12 hip-hop sub-genres. You can play the patterns with your own chord progressions. Turmoil District is a 101-preset bank for the Chromaphone 3, covering kicks, snares, basses, hi-hats, pads and keys for darker trap, cloud trap, R&B and ambient styles.

Setup and Requirements

The sound banks work with the free AAS Player plugin, which runs as a plugin or standalone application. If you own the matching synth, the installed bank is added to it automatically. Urban Trip and Low End Theory need either the Ultra-Analog VA-3 or the AAS Player. Hop Riffs needs either the Strum GS-2 or the AAS Player. Turmoil District needs either the Chromaphone 3 or the AAS Player.

Because the AAS Player is free, you can start with the sounds even without owning the synths. Check that the synth or player you plan to use is installed before you buy the bank.

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	Preset pack / expansion
Category	Expansion Packs

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use the AAS Beatmaker Bundle?

You need the free AAS Player plugin or standalone application, or the matching synth for each bank. Urban Trip and Low End Theory use the Ultra-Analog VA-3, Hop Riffs uses the Strum GS-2, and Turmoil District uses the Chromaphone 3.

Do I need to own Ultra-Analog VA-3, Strum GS-2 or Chromaphone 3?

No. If you do not own the matching synth, you can play the sounds from the free AAS Player plugin. If you do own the synth, the sound bank is added to it automatically when installed.

How many presets are in the bundle?

The bundle includes four sound banks: Urban Trip with 100 presets, Low End Theory with 117 presets, Hop Riffs with 84 guitar presets and 84 strumming patterns, and Turmoil District with 101 presets.