Presenting a new acoustic guitar software synthesizer which brings a fresh solution to music producers and composers for the creation of acoustic guitar tracks.
Based on the latest AAS physical modeling technology, Strum ships with an impressive collection of steel and nylon acoustic guitars. It includes an elaborate voicing module that automatically voices chords played on the keyboard as a guitar player would on the fretboard. Strumming and picking actions are reproduced by an auto-strum function, special strumming keys, or MIDI loops. An EQ, a multi-effect, and a reverb module complete the package.
Strum is the keyboardist’s perfect solution for creating great sounding acoustic guitar tracks. AAS' physical modeling approach not only allows one to find the right sound but also to easily and efficiently reproduce a wide range of left and right hand playing techniques on a keyboard.
Minimum system requirements:
Mac: Intel Core Solo 1.5GHz or 866MHz Power Macintosh G4 with 512MB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later, 1024x768 video.
Windows: Pentium III 1GHz / Athlon™XP 1GHz with 512MB of RAM, Windows XP, 1024x768 video.
Supported Formats: AU, VST, RTAS (Mac/Win)
Jan Peter Eerenberg, Interface
“AAS has succeeded in making a good acoustic guitar simulation. The diversity of the various attack techniques is simply top. And with the soon to be release electric version, this is quite exciting.”
Marty Cutler, EM
“Strum's models are as good as it gets, and its accurate articulation and sophisticated chord voicing make it an utterly convincing chord-melody instrument, an excellent solo voice, and an agile accompanist. I recommend it highly.”
Mario Schumacher, Beat
“Strum presents itself as an extremely expressive and playable instrument.”
“Our test revealed very favorably the full sound and dynamic response of Strum.”
“What's exremely impressive is the multitude of chords the program recognize.”
Yves Frulla, resident keyboard player for Celine Dion
“I just got my hands on Strum Acoustic. I think it's brilliant! The playability is remarkable.”
Nick Magnus, Sound On Sound
“The modelled sound is remarkably realistic, and with care and practice fairly convincing strummed and arpeggiated rhythm parts can be achieved, as well as expressive solo lines.”
“Strum is entertaining and great fun to use, and a valid alternative to sample-based guitar emulations.”
JoE Silva, Music Tech
“The physical modeling aspects of the Strum Acoustic GS-1 place it in a league of its own.”
“AAS has again crafted a virtual instrument that will be sought after by producers of all stripes.”
Computer Music
“Still, for generating authentically-voiced acoustic guitar parts with a minimum of fuss, Strum Acoustic GS-1 does the job admirably.”
