Transform your keyboard into a virtual guitar with the Applied Acoustics Systems Strum GS, a cutting-edge plugin designed to bring the authenticity of guitar playing to your digital audio workstation. This sophisticated software synthesizer boasts an extensive collection of over 200 meticulously crafted acoustic and electric guitar sounds, ranging from nylon and steel strings to single-coil and humbucking pickups. With its automatic chord recognition and advanced chord voicing features, Strum GS allows you to effortlessly create realistic guitar tracks without needing to master the guitar itself.

The Strum GS goes beyond mere sampling, offering a rich suite of integrated strumming and picking techniques that capture the nuances of real guitar playing, including palm muting, slides, and hammer-ons. Whether you’re crafting delicate fingerstyle pieces or powerful rock anthems, this plugin has got you covered with its versatile MIDI riffs library and a host of effects, including reverb, amp modeling, and more.

Real-time control is at your fingertips, allowing you to adjust parameters using your MIDI controller for a personalized touch. Thanks to its efficient physical modeling, the Strum GS ensures smooth dynamics and quick preset loading without eating up your system’s resources.

Key Features:

• Over 200 acoustic and electric guitar sounds
• Automatic chord recognition and advanced chord voicing
• Integrated strumming and picking techniques, including palm muting and slides
• 102 MIDI riffs covering a wide range of genres
• Real-time control with MIDI controller integration
• Compact memory footprint: less than 256MB RAM per instance
• Quick installation: less than 32MB on disk

Explore new sonic territories and elevate your music production with the Applied Acoustics Systems Strum GS, where the essence of guitar performance meets the power of digital innovation.

Product specs

FAQs

Is the Applied Acoustics Systems Strum GS compatible with my DAW?

The Strum GS is compatible with most DAWs as it supports AAX Native, VST, and AU formats, allowing integration with popular software like Ableton Live, Pro Tools, and Logic Pro.

Can I use the Strum GS without a DAW?

Yes, the Strum GS can operate as a standalone application, meaning you can use it without needing a host application.

What are the system requirements for running Strum GS on a Mac?

To run Strum GS on a Mac, you'll need OS X 10.11 or later, an Intel Core i5 5th Gen processor or later (M1 compatible), and at least 4GB of RAM.

Does Strum GS support MIDI automation?

Yes, Strum GS supports MIDI and host automation, allowing you to control parameters via MIDI controllers or automation lanes in your DAW.

What audio quality can I expect from Strum GS?

Strum GS offers audio bit-depth and sample rates up to 24-bit/192kHz, ensuring high-quality sound for your projects.

Is Strum GS suitable for live performance?

Strum GS supports MIDI Program Change and host tempo synchronization, making it suitable for live performance settings where quick changes and tempo sync are necessary.