It’s with excitement that Applied Acoustics Systems announces the release of Strum GS‑2, an all-new version of its
award-winning guitar track production plug-in. Strum GS‑2 reproduces the sound of acoustic guitars and also the playing
techniques of a guitar player—making the production of guitar tracks in a DAW environment a straightforward endeavor.
Strum GS‑2 embeds an elaborate chord recognition and voicing module which automatically voices chords played on the
keyboard as a guitar player would on the fretboard. Strumming and picking swings into action with an auto-strum function
and special strumming keys. Elaborate rhythm figures available from a large collection of MIDI loops are on hand to
supplement chord progressions.



Strum GS‑2 is a complete redesign of its predecessor. In addition to the synthesis and strumming engines which have been
completely reviewed, Strum GS‑2 ships with a new streamlined interface, a new equalizer and compressor module, a new
multi-effect processor, brings native 64-bit operation on Mac OS X and Windows, and much more. Strum GS‑2 also features
an all-new factory library comprising an impressive number of nylon and steel acoustic guitars of various sizes, both in
natural and production-ready configurations.



“We have completely reviewed the modeling behind Strum—from the string to the body—and reconsidered how the different
elements interact with each other; we have also re-examined how strumming is performed, now giving us a whole new level of
realism, tone control, and expressivity,” said Al Coholic, CEO of AAS. “With its extensive collection of guitars
and the ability to tweak them as required, Strum GS‑2 is an even more clever solution than ever for creating great sounding
acoustic guitar tracks. Playing guitar on a keyboard has never been easier!”

What's NEW:

Guitar library:
A completely reviewed factory library with a collection of production-ready steel and nylon acoustic guitars

NEW MIDI loop library:
An extensive set of strumming patterns in MIDI loop packs covering different techniques and musical styles

NEW Modeling:
A completely revised string module, finer pick/finger interaction, integrated coupling at the bridge, and precise body response
for a super rich and natural tone

NEW Keyboard mode:
The new Keyboard mode lets you play lead lines and your own voicings

NEW Loop mode:
The new Loop mode gives you direct access to elaborate rhythm figures—which you can pick from a large collection of MIDI loops
covering many musical styles—to supplement your chord progressions

NEW Strumming engine:
Completely revised strumming engine for expressive and natural strumming

NEW Compressor and equalizer:
These new additions are perfect to add punch and definition to your sound, letting you cut through any dense mix or stage

NEW Limiter:
The new output limiter protects your ears and monitors during experimentation with the synth’s parameters while providing a
maximum of distortion-free dynamics

NEW Streamlined interface:
Redesigned from the ground up, the new interface now divides Strum GS-2 into three panels: Play presents shortcuts to the
performance and effect parameters including bypass switches for quick edits; Edit lets you tweak and create your sound; while
FX supplies equalizer, compressor, multi-effect, and reverb processors for a final sheen

NEW Spank Bank and program manager:
Strum GS-2’s new manager allows simple and efficient organization, backup, and sharing of your sounds

NEW Native 64-­bit AU, VST, and AAX plug­-ins
Strum GS-2 now runs in native 64-bit on Mac OS X and Windows making it compatible with the latest sequencers

UPDATED Overhauled effects
Reinvigorated and polished, Strum GS-2’s multi-effect processor features our best sounding chorus, delay, phaser, flanger,
distortion, notch filter, wah-wah, auto-wah, and reverb to date!

UPCOMING Electric guitar
Strum GS-2 will soon boast an electric guitar and amplifier model—this addition will be delivered as a free of charge update

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Windows Installer 28.1 MB | Mac OS X Installer 28.5 MB



Strum GS‑2 runs on both Mac OS X and Windows in 32 and 64 bit host sequencers supporting VST, Audio Units, RTAS,
and AAX Native plug-in formats

Pricing and Availability Strum GS‑2 is available now the introductory price of $149 until April 28th, 2015. Regular price is $199

Upgrades are available for Strum Acoustic GS-1, Strum Electric GS-1, and Strum Acoustic Session users starting at $39

More INFO: AAS | Strum GS-2