StringZ is a physically modeled String ensemble and Solo String synthesizer. At home providing moving and almost real string sounds, StringZ can also be used to provide the more esoteric ensemble and pad sounds as well. A full bank of 128 presets are provided as well as a short handbook in pdf form to help you to come to terms with its unconventional architecture. Seen as a natural partner to Richman2 this synth replaces Etiquet and EtEquet which have now both been moved into the Legacy page. Many thanks to Tim Conrardy, Kriminal, vurt and Arke for providing the patches.
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Super String Thing: multi-purpose physical modelling synth for producing a wide range of natural and un-natural acoustic sounds. Anything from guitars, through bowed strings, flutes and bells to atmospheric textures can be produced using the unique synth engine of Super String Thing. Features include:
control over impulse
control over resonator (string)
control over resonant body
variable bandwidth pre-filter
various modulation controls
various controls for tonal quality
repeating note control
advanced play and dynamics
infinite range of possibilities.
It should be noted that CPU usage is quite high with this one and a minimum 1.2GHz processor is recommended. CPU spikes may be noted in some hosts - this will be the first issue addressed in any point update release.
FTM String:
Das Plugin simuliert in erster Linie eine schwingende Saite die an einem bestimmten Punkt durch eine Art zupfen oder schlagen angeregt wird. Da das Modell dieser Saite allerdings so allgemein gehalten ist, ist es im Endeffekt möglich, jede Art von eindimensionalen schwingendem Körper mit Hilfe dieses Plugins nachzuahmen. Das umfaßt eine Vielzahl von Saiteninstrumenten, wie Gitarre, Bass und Cembalo, aber auch Schlaginstrumente wie Xylophon, Vibraphon und Glockenspiele. Die Art des simulierten Instrumentes wird dabei allein durch die physikalischen Parameter des Modells bestimmt, die sowohl stufenlos als auch im laufenden Betrieb geändert werden können. Die Stärke des Plugins, und der dahinterliegenden Funktional-Transformations-Methode (FTM), liegt also weniger in der exakten Reproduktion von realen Musikinstrumenten, sondern mehr in der Variabilität und Flexibilität des Synthesisers. Durch das "Parameter-Scratching" erhält man neue Dimensionen in der musikalischen Gestaltung ...
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Shoggoth:
an older 'plucked' string model with a more complex probability engine, with probabilities for passages to be less dense, played octaves higher or lower, et c. several random seeds are selected for 'riffing..' shoggoth will return to themes, occasionally seems eerily sentient. note that the triggered note relates to the tonic (although it's transposed by a few notes.. you'll have to figure it out..)
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Strings is a simple vintage string emulator. It does not have any controls and is limited to a single patch with filters that respond to velocity.
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