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Journeys String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank: Presets by Applied Acoustics Systems

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Journeys String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank is a preset collection for the String Studio VS-3 analog synthesizer, designed by Gregory Simpson to evoke different times, places and cultures.

REQUIRESString Studio VS-3Host synth sold separately

All presets for String Studio VS-3

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01Overview

Journeys is a preset collection from Applied Acoustics Systems, created by master sound designer Gregory Simpson. The sounds aim to evoke other eras, regions and musical cultures, with the developer describing a range that spans ancient centuries to modern times and places from Asia to Africa. The presets are built on the acoustic character of the String Studio VS-3 synthesizer, and the sound bank can also be played through the free AAS Player plug-in.

Best for

World music pads
Historical film scoring
Expressive melodic leads
Cross-cultural sound design
Ambient texture building

Developer: Applied Acoustics Systems
Category: Synth Presets
Requires: String Studio VS-3
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Preset bank built for the String Studio VS-3 synthesizer
Sounds inspired by different eras, places and cultures
Patches designed to respond to user expression
Automatically added to String Studio VS-3 when installed
Playable without String Studio VS-3 via AAS Player
AAS Player included as VST, AU, AAX and RTAS
Serial number included with purchase

03In depth

Sound Character and Playability

Applied Acoustics Systems presents Journeys as a set of sounds that reflect different time periods and cultures rather than a single style. The collection draws on the acoustic quality of the String Studio VS-3, which the developer uses as the basis for the sound palette.

A reviewer in Sound On Sound praised the playability of the patches, noting that each responds to performance expression in its own way. That response is useful for producers who want presets that change with how they play rather than sitting static.

Installation and Host Options

The sound bank works in two ways. If String Studio VS-3 is installed on your computer, the expansion is added to it automatically after installation. Without String Studio VS-3, you can play the presets through the AAS Player plug-in, which is included with your purchase.

AAS Player is available as VST, AU, AAX and RTAS plug-ins, and as a 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	Synth Presets
Requires	String Studio VS-3

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Journeys String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank?

The sound bank is made for String Studio VS-3. If you don't own that synthesizer, you can play the presets through the free AAS Player plug-in or standalone application.