Funk Essence Strum GS-2 sound bank artwork for Applied Acoustics Systems preset collection

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Funk Essence Strum GS-2 Sound Bank: Funk Guitar Presets by Applied Acoustics Systems

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Funk Essence Strum GS-2 Sound Bank is a preset collection of funk guitar sounds and strumming patterns for the Strum GS-2 session guitarist plugin, developed by Applied Acoustics Systems.

REQUIRESStrum GS-2Host synth sold separately

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01Overview

Funk Essence is a preset bank for Strum GS-2, created by Brazilian producer and keyboard player Thiago Pinheiro. It covers funk guitar styles associated with the 70s, 80s and 90s, from clean and phased tones to crunchy sounds. The collection contains 12 funk styles, 84 guitar presets and 84 strumming patterns that you can play with your own chord progressions. It suits film and TV composers, sync work and any production that needs a funk rhythm guitar foundation.

Best for

Funk rhythm guitar
Sync and TV music
Disco-influenced grooves
Vintage shuffle parts
Funk layers in other genres

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

02Key features

What you get

12 funk styles covering several sub-genres
84 guitar presets from clean to crunchy tones
84 strumming patterns playable with your own chords
Phased and vintage shuffled grooves
Inspired by 70s, 80s and 90s funk guitar
Installs into Strum GS-2 automatically
Playable in AAS Player if you do not own Strum GS-2
Includes AAS Player plug-in in VST, AU, AAX and RTAS formats
Ships with a serial number

03In depth

Funk Guitar Sounds and Styles

Funk Essence is organized into 12 funk styles with 84 guitar presets. The developer describes the sounds as ranging from clean guitars to phased and crunchy tones, covering several funk sub-genres and sub-styles.

The styles are built around the 70s, 80s and 90s funk tradition. The developer names James Brown, George Clinton and Sly Stone as reference points, with some presets leaning toward disco-influenced funk and others toward vintage, shuffled grooves.

Because the patterns are played over your own chord progressions, you can use the same funk sounds across different harmonic material.

Strumming Patterns and Who It Suits

The bank includes 84 strumming patterns, which you trigger with your own chords inside Strum GS-2. This makes it useful for building a rhythm guitar part quickly and then adjusting it to fit a track.

The developer positions the collection for composing for TV, sync music and general production that needs a groove-driven guitar part. It is also aimed at producers who want funk flavor in genres beyond funk itself.

Funk Essence is a Strum GS-2 expansion, so it is only useful if you already run that plugin or plan to use the free AAS Player.

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 Funk Essence?

Funk Essence requires Strum GS-2. If you do not own Strum GS-2, you can play the presets from the free AAS Player plug-in or standalone application.

Which formats is the AAS Player included in?

The package includes the AAS Player plug-in in VST, AU, AAX and RTAS formats, along with a serial number.

Can I use my own chords with the strumming patterns?

Yes. The developer states that the 84 strumming patterns are playable with your own chord progressions.

What funk styles does the bank cover?

The bank includes 12 funk styles, which the developer describes as spanning the 70s, 80s and 90s, from disco-influenced funk to more vintage shuffled approaches.