Summary

String Studio VS-3 is a unique string oscillator synthesizer that replaces traditional oscillators with physical modeling of string instruments. It offers innovative sound design capabilities through its collection of picks, bows, hammers, and modeled strings as sound sources, combined with classic synthesis architecture and extensive effects.

Main Features

• Unique string oscillators including bowed, plucked, and hammered types that model interactions with strings
• Two-voice multitimbral capability allowing combination of two independent timbres, either stacked or split
• Classic synthesis architecture with filters, envelopes, LFOs, soundboard, and studio-quality effects
• Extensive multi-effects module featuring reverb, delay, distortion, phaser, chorus, flanger, EQ, compressor, guitar amplifier, and tremolo effects
• Two performance modulators per layer controllable by MIDI for real-time expressive sound morphing
• Improved sound browser organizing presets by category and tonal qualities
• Compatibility with String Studio VS-2 sound banks
• Support for Scala scale files and reference note frequency tuning for microtonal music
• Built-in arpeggiator and host/tap tempo synchronization for effects and modulations
• Standalone operation option alongside plugin formats

Sound Library and Expansion

Includes over 800 professionally crafted presets covering 22 synthesizer sound categories such as basses, percussions, effects, keys, guitars, leads, pads, sequences, and textures. Additionally, 14 sound packs with over 1600 presets are available individually or as part of an expanded bundle. Factory library sounds and signature sound packs are crafted by renowned sound designers.

Compatibility and System Requirements

Available as 64-bit VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX plugins plus a standalone application, compatible with most major DAWs like Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, and others. Runs on Windows 10 (64-bit) or later and macOS 10.11+ with Intel or Apple Silicon processors.

Additional Information

The software installs quickly, features a low memory footprint, offers unlimited undo/redo for editing, and is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee and free in-house support from the developer Applied Acoustics Systems.