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GForce Virtual String Machine £99
Unlike some synth sounds, there seems to be an insatiable appetite for string sounds, and retro ones at that. With modern workstation technology, hybrid sample and synthesis string patches sound more life-like than ever and that's before you even consider the plethora of gigantic string sample libraries.
The MusicRadar Team, Fri 25 Apr 2008, 4:08 pm UTC
Conclusion
VSM sounds wonderful and is a joy to use. You can easily load one of the many dedicated programs, or create your own by loading your 'machine' of choice into one or both layers. I'm so excited that someone has decided to celebrate classic string synths in such a comprehensive way and that it should be GForce, with their impressive track record, is better still. There's plenty of opportunity to be a purist and stick with single instruments and plenty more to 'mess with history' and create generation-spanning hybrid sounds. Either way, if you're looking for retro strings aplenty, call off the dogs - the search is over.
Verdict
If retro strings are your thing, then so is Virtual String Machine. Look no further, it’s all here.
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If retro strings are your thing, then so is Virtual String Machine. Look no further, it’s all here.
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Virtual String Machine
- Price:
- £99
- Additional Requirements:
- VST 2.0 or RTAS host and an ASIO-compatible soundcard for stand alone use.
- OS Requirements:
- Apple Mac OS 10.4.4 or later, Microsoft Windows XP SP 2
- Compatible Systems:
- Mac, PC
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