Asymmetric String Studio VS-3 preset sound bank artwork for String Studio VS-3 and AAS Player

Applied Acoustics Systems·Expansion Packs

Asymmetric String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank: Cinematic and Ambient Presets

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Asymmetric String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank is a 120-preset expansion for the String Studio VS-3 string oscillator synthesizer, made by sound designer Cipryan Bot and published by Applied Acoustics Systems. It targets cinematic, atmospheric and ambient techno sounds.

REQUIRESString Studio VS-3Host synth sold separately

All presets for String Studio VS-3

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01Overview

Asymmetric is a preset collection built for String Studio VS-3, the analog-style synthesizer from Applied Acoustics Systems. Romanian sound designer Cipryan Bot created the bank to explore unusual, eccentric tones based on the string oscillator system. The sounds are aimed at film scoring, ambient textures and techno production where an unconventional character is wanted. The bank includes 120 presets and works with the free AAS Player plug-in as well.

Best for

Cinematic scoring
Atmospheric pads
Ambient techno textures
Eccentric sound design
Experimental soundscapes

Developer: Applied Acoustics Systems
Category: Expansion Packs
Requires: String Studio VS-3
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

120 presets for String Studio VS-3 and AAS Player
Physical modeling string oscillator sounds
Modulator controls for morphing and transforming tones
Cinematic, atmospheric and ambient techno focus
Includes the free AAS Player plug-in
Serial number included with purchase

03In depth

Sound Character and Sound Design Approach

Asymmetric uses the string oscillator engine of String Studio VS-3, which models the behavior of real acoustic strings. Cipryan Bot adds a deliberate amount of synthetic abnormality to these tones, so the results sound more unusual than a typical acoustic emulation.

The developer says special attention went into the modulator controls. These allow sounds to be transformed and morphed in unexpected ways, which makes the bank useful for moving between different tonal areas within a single patch.

Using the Presets in Your Workflow

The bank is designed for both editing and playback. You can play and edit the sounds directly in String Studio VS-3, or load them through the included AAS Player plug-in.

After installation, the expansion is added automatically to String Studio VS-3 if the synthesizer is present on your computer. Without String Studio VS-3, you can still play the presets from AAS Player as a plug-in or standalone application.

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
Requires	String Studio VS-3

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Asymmetric?

Asymmetric requires String Studio VS-3. If you don't own it, you can play the presets with the free AAS Player plug-in or standalone application, which is included with your purchase.

How many presets are in Asymmetric?

The sound bank contains 120 presets for String Studio VS-3 and AAS Player.

Do I need AAS Player to use the sounds?

No. If you own String Studio VS-3, the expansion is added to it automatically after installation. AAS Player is an option for playing the presets without the synthesizer.