Blue Rhythms Strum GS-2 preset pack artwork for Strum GS-2 and AAS Player

Applied Acoustics Systems·Expansion Packs

Blue Rhythms Strum GS-2 Sound Bank: 70s Guitar Grooves by Applied Acoustics Systems

Rated 4.8/5 on Plugin Boutique (83 ratings)

Blue Rhythms Strum GS-2 Sound Bank is a preset collection for the Strum GS-2 session guitarist plugin, built around 1970s soul and pop guitar styles with 12 playing styles, 87 guitar presets and 84 strumming patterns.

REQUIRESStrum GS-2Host synth sold separately

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01Overview

Blue Rhythms is a preset bank for Strum GS-2 that focuses on the guitar sound of the 1970s. Its 12 playing styles, 87 guitar presets and 84 strumming patterns are designed to be played with your own chord progressions. Applied Acoustics Systems positions the collection around the soulful grooves associated with Motown and Muscle Shoals. The bank is built for producers who want a rhythm guitar part with a vintage feel without recording a session player.

Best for

Soul rhythm guitar
Motown-style grooves
Funk and pop backing parts
Retro production
Muscle Shoals-style guitar

Developer: Applied Acoustics Systems
Category: Expansion Packs
Requires: Strum GS-2
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

12 guitar playing styles inspired by 1970s soul and pop
87 guitar presets for Strum GS-2
84 strumming patterns playable with your own chords
Works in Strum GS-2 or the free AAS Player
Includes AAS Player plug-in in VST, AU, AAX and RTAS
Serial number included with purchase

03In depth

Vintage 1970s Guitar Styles and Strumming Patterns

The bank covers 12 playing styles, which Applied Acoustics Systems ties to the soul and pop guitar sound of the 1970s. Each style comes with presets and strumming patterns, so you can change the feel of a part without rewriting the chords.

The 84 strumming patterns are meant to be applied to your own chord progressions. This makes the collection useful for building rhythm guitar parts in a range of tempos and grooves, from relaxed to more driving.

Using Blue Rhythms with Strum GS-2 or AAS Player

Blue Rhythms is a sound bank for Strum GS-2. After installation, Pop Rocks is added to Strum GS-2 automatically if the plugin is on your computer.

If you do not own Strum GS-2, you can play the presets from the free AAS Player plug-in or standalone application. The package includes the AAS Player plug-in in VST, AU, AAX and RTAS formats, along with a serial number.

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	Strum GS-2

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Blue Rhythms?

Blue Rhythms is a preset bank for Strum GS-2. You can also play it with the free AAS Player plug-in or standalone application if you do not own Strum GS-2.