String Studio Box AAS

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The string is the thing

String Studio VS-1 is a string modeling synthesizer plug-in that swaps the traditional oscillator, filter, and envelope pattern for real-life string instrument components. String Studio's pick, bow, hammer, finger, fret, damper, and soundboard let you control the materials, natural decay, grain, warmth, buzzes, harmonics, resonance, friction, tension, and component interaction that make up the sound of guitars, basses, clavinets, clavichords, pianos, and ethnic instruments. And that, with the same scope and versatily that you've come to expect from a full-featured traditional synthesizer.

Familiar faces

In addition to the string instrument related components, String Studio VS-1 also features an LFO and envelope modulated multi-mode filter, distortion, EQ, arpeggiator, and effects for further sonic capabilities. String Studio's extensive library includes lots of real-life string intruments oriented sounds but also features classic bass, lead, pad, poly synth, and arpeggio sounds.

Where soundscapes become instruments

Sound designers are in for a treat. String Studio VS-1 packs pads that blend the characteristic attack and decay with the organic and natural movement of acoustic instruments; growling, twisting, and evolving ambiences that carry a mixed bag of emotions that will move any film score; and playable sound effects that react to each note and velocity to produce an infinite realm of possibilities.

Traveling without moving

We're usually quick to recognize foreign instrument by their distinctive attacks, strange resonances, and unusual behaviors. String Studio has loads of these rare and unheard ethnic instruments—a wonderful journey through time and space, and surely a touch of exoticism to your productions.

Neat features

• Standalone operation for quick jams and experimentations
• Real-time control over any parameters via your MIDI controller knobs, faders and switches
• MIDI clock, tap and host tempo synchronization for effects and modulations
• Relaxed editing with unlimited undo/redo capability
• Integrated audio recorder to capture performance when inspiration strikes

String Studio VS-1 Manual 1.9 Mo

The benefits of physical modeling

• Sound manipulation at the source core
• Presets load in a flash
• Super smooth dynamics—no velocity layers
• Small memory footprint
• Installs in less than a minute

Sound examples

Here you'll find examples of the String Studio in action of all shapes and sizes, including several solos which allow you to accurately hear the String Studio tonal quality, and mixed examples to suit just about any taste.

PC minimum system requirements*

• Windows XP/Vista/7 32-bit/64-bit
• Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or equivalent processor
• 512 MB of RAM
• 70 MB of free hard drive space
• 1024 x 768 screen resolution
• Windows-compatible audio interface
• Windows-compatible MIDI interface/keyboard

PC compatibility

• VST 32-bit/64-bit and RTAS plug-in hosts
• ASIO, WDM, DirectSound audio drivers

Mac minimum system requirements*

• Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later
• PowerPC G5 or Intel Core processor
• 512 MB of RAM
• 70 MB of free hard drive space
• 1024 x 768 screen resolution
• Built-in audio interface
• Mac OS X-compatible MIDI interface/keyboard

Mac compatibility

• VST, Audio Unit, RTAS (Pro Tools 7.0 or later) plug-in hosts
• Mac OS X-compatible audio interface

*The minimum system requirements mentioned above are for standalone usage. For plug-in usage, please refer to your DAW software requirements (Sonar, Pro Tools, Cubase, Live, Digital Performer, Logic Pro, etc.).

String Studio VS-1 Demo Windows Installer 7.3 MB

 

Using String Studio in standalone mode

Launch the String Studio VS-1 Demo from the Start » All Programs » Applied Acoustics Systems » String Studio VS-1 Demo menu.

Audio configuration

Select your soundcard port from the list in the Audio Configuration dialog from the Audio » Audio Settings... menu.

MIDI configuration

Select/highlight your MIDI port from the list in the MIDI Configuration dialog from the MIDI » MIDI Settings... menu.

 

Mac OS X quick start guide

 

 

 

String Studio VS-1 Demo Mac OS X Installer 12.8 MB

 

 

 

Using String Studio in standalone mode

Double-click on the String Studio VS-1 Demo icon located in the Applications folder.

Audio configuration

Select your audio device from the list in the Audio Settings dialog from the Audio » Audio Settings... menu.

MIDI configuration

Select/highlight your MIDI port from the list in the MIDI Settings dialog from the MIDI » MIDI Settings... menu.

Using String Studio as an instrument plug-in

The String Studio plug-in integrates seamlessly into the industry most popular multi-track recording and sequencing environments both as a virtual instrument plug-in. String Studio works as any other plug-in in these environments so we recommend that you refer to your host sequencer documentation in case you have problem running String Studio as a plug-in.

Using your MIDI controller knobs and faders

Every parameter on String Studio's interface can be linked to an external MIDI controller. To assign a MIDI Link, right-click (Control-click on a Mac) on a control (knob, button, slider, etc.) and a contextual menu will appear. Choose Learn MIDI Link. Move a knob or slider on your MIDI controller. This will link the control of String Studio VS-1 to the MIDI controller you just moved.

Using MIDI program changes

MIDI program changes have been assigned to the factory Presets or Performaces. You can therefore use program changes to explore the String Studio library.

Manual

The String Studio manual is included into the retail box and is accessible from the Help menu