String A virtual instrument that emulates the beautiful sound of a polyphonic string synthesizer
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A virtual instrument that emulates the beautiful sound of a polyphonic string synthesizer The good thing about String is that it comes with a bunch of optimized audio algorithms that will not overload your processor, which guarantees a rock-solid stability and an easy integration with any MIDI hardware controller.With a simple and intuitive interface, flexible Bank and Program management, and total parameter automation, String fits right into your studio environment. Here are some key features of "String": Divide-Down Oscillators: · String's authentic tone comes from its accurate emulation of the divide-down oscillator technology behind the lush ensemble synths of the 70s. Dual Layer: · String has two individual sound generating Layers, each housing three phase-locked oscillator stops at 16', 8' and 4' ranges for Layer 1, and 8', 4', and 2' ranges for Layer 2. The relative volumes of each stop can be finely tuned to produce an enormous range of timbres. · Both Layers have controllable note split points. Layers can be placed so that each is controlled by a specific range on the keyboard, or even overlapped and stacked together. Five Voicing Modes: · Each Layer has its own Voicing Mode from a choice of Monophonic with Last, Low, and High Note Priorities, Paraphonic, and Polyphonic. In Polyphonic mode each voice has its own Attack/Release amplitude modulation envelope. In Paraphonic mode all voices within a Layer share a single monophonic Attack/Release amplitude envelope. · The Monophonic Modes produce a single voice, which can be either the Lowest, Highest, or Last note pressed. Five Filter Types: · Layers can be further shaped using the monophonic Filter section. This section has several Filter types; a Highpass / Lowpass pair of filters in series, an analogue resonant filter in either Lowpass, Bandpass, or Highpass modes with various modulation options (including Channel Aftertouch), and a 9-Band EQ. The Filter section can also be switched off altogether. Flexible Routing: · Both Layers can be individually routed into the Effects section. Layer 1 can also optionally be routed directly into Layer 2's Filter to produce serial Filter tones. Effects: · String's Chorus section is modeled on the bucket-brigade device that characterized the sound of the classic ensemble synths. Select from two different Chorus algorithms for either an authentic Ensemble timbre (Type 1), or a more modern, denser sound. (Type 2). · A built-in stereo Phaser can be used to add movement, depth, and interest to String timbres. The Effects section is rounded off with two mono bucket-brigade device delay units with independent time and feedback settings, which can be tempo synced, and linked together into a single stereo delay. Full MIDI Learn: · All controls can be easily mapped to a hardware controller using the simplified MIDI Learn feature. Requirements: · Intel x86 based processor 1.0Ghz or later, with SSE · PPC based processor 1.0Ghz or later · 512 MB RAM · The following shared object libraries are required: libfreetype, libasound, libjack, libXinerama · AU and VST hosts Limitations: · User created Program and Bank configurations can be saved, but not loaded. · Output will be periodically interrupted, approximately every 30 seconds, by a short moment of silence. · Audio output will stop after 30 minutes of continuous use. The only way to continue using String is to restart the application.

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