GForce Virtual String Machine Soft Synth Plug-In (Macintosh and Windows)

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Over a dozen vintage string machines. 3,200+ samples. Fully programmable with 500+ presets. Stand-alone or host operation.

The Virtual String Machine from GForce brings the evocative tones of over a dozen of the finest vintage string synthesizers to your personal studio -- Freeman String Symphonizer, Eminent 310, ARP Omni II, ARP Quartet, Crumar Multiman, Polymoog, Elka Rhapsody, Korg PE2000, Logan String Melody, Eminent Solina, Roland RS202, Yamaha SS30 and more. Far more than a preset device, the Virtual String Machine lets you layer any 2 of the 60 Sample Sets and apply an intuitive synthesis engine to each -- as well as add master vintage phaser/ensemble effects. The result is a truly authentic and highly versatile range of textures, perfect for just about every musical genre. Mac/PC stand-alone or host operation (RTAS, VST, AU).

Features:
Includes emulations of Freeman String Symphonizer, Eminent 310, ARP Omni II, ARP Quartet, Crumar Multiman, Polymoog, Elka Rhapsody, Korg PE2000, Logan String Melody, Eminent Solina, Roland RS202, Yamaha SS30 and more

Over 3,200 individual samples from over 60 Sample Sets

Layer any 2 Sample Sets with synth processing and master effects

Fully programmable with 500+ factory patches

Stand-alone or host operation -- RTAS (Mac/PC), VST (Mac/PC) and AU (Mac)

Vintage Sound
In the 1970s -- well before polyphonic synthesis and digital sampling was commonplace -- dozens of string machines evolved to emulate sections of violins. They changed the face of music in the hands of Pink Floyd, Stevie Wonder, The Cure, Parliament, Herbie Hancock, Air, Joy Division, Jean read more Michel Jarre, Thomas Dolby, Genesis, Lonnie Liston Smith and many others. More recently, these vintage instruments have seen resurgence with artists like Kasabian and Goldfrapp. The Virtual String Machine puts those same sounds and much more right in your Mac or PC.

Authentic Emulations
Each string machine had its own unique quality. Moreover, some of these gems were rarities only available in certain parts of the world. The Virtual String Machine unites the cream of the crop -- Freeman String Symphonizer (the first of the genre), Eminent 310, ARP Omni II, ARP Quartet, Crumar Multiman, Polymoog, Elka Rhapsody, Korg PE2000, Logan String Melody, Eminent Solina, Roland RS202, Yamaha SS30 and more. This manifests in over 60 different Sample Sets spanning the many different settings of these venerable instruments -- over 3,200 meticulous samples.

Super Strings
The Virtual String Machine doesn't stop at simply emulating the best string machines of all time. It allows you to layer any 2 Sample Sets and apply synthesizer parameters to each layer -- creating different envelopes, filter settings, pitch LFO, pan positions, fine-tune amounts and more. And to top it all off, you can apply a vintage-style phaser and/or ensemble to the final patch. The 500+ factory presets are just the beginning of the possibilities for the retro string sound of your dreams.

Gforce -- Virtual Instrument Experts
The Virtual String Machine follows in the footsteps of the other critically acclaimed virtual instruments from Gforce -- Minimonsta:Melohman, The Oddity, impOSCar and M-Tron. This praise has come from the press, famous artists and the original instrument inventors themselves. Virtual String Machine is no different. You'll find the same attention to detail and authenticity in every aspect of this incredible creative instrument.

Stand-Alone or Host Operation
You can use the Virtual String Machine by itself or as a plug-in with most popular host applications including Pro Tools M-Powered/LE/HD, Ableton Live, Cubase, Logic, GarageBand, SONAR, Digital Performer, and ACID. Compatible formats include VST 2.0 (Mac/PC including VSTi), RTAS (Mac/PC) and Audio Units (Mac). In other words, you can integrate it with the rest of your studio and use it just about any way you want.
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Compatibility

Windows
The VSM comes in the following formats:

* Standalone Instrument
* RTAS Plug-in Instrument
* VST Plug-in Instrument

The Minimum System Requirements are as follows:

* Intel Pentium IV 1GHz with 512MB RAM
* 5 Gb of Hard Drive Space
* Windows XP with SP2
* VST 2.0 or RTAS compatible host application for plug-in operation.

Mac
The VSM comes in the following formats:

* Standalone Instrument
* Audiounits Plug-in Instrument
* RTAS Plug-in Instrument
* VST Plug-in Instrument

The Minimum System Requirements are as follows:

* Macintosh 1.25GHz PowerMac G4 with 512MB RAM or IntelMac
* 5 Gb of Hard Drive Space
* OS X 10.4.x
* VST 2.0, RTAS, or Audio Unit compatible host application for plug-in operation

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 626-633-9050

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