UVI releases String Machines - Featuring 11 Vintage Analog String Machines

UVI has released String Machines, a hybrid instrument forged with the analog imprint of eleven of "the most musical string synthesizers ever built".

UVI says String Machines is your doorway to a grand collection of analog gems from some of the most esteemed synth pioneers of our time.

Included machines:

1. Korg Poly Ensemble PE2000.
2. Eko Stradivarius.
3. Siel Orchestra.
4. Excelsior Strings Synthesizer K4.
5. Logan String Melody.
6. Crumar Performer.
7. Elka Rhapsody.
8. Solina String Ensemble.
9. Yamaha SS30.
10. ROLAND RS-505.
11. VP-330.

Features:

• Authentic sound and character reproduces the analog grunge and warmth of yesteryear.
• Instant access to tons of presets and preset layers; find sounds you love and get inspired quickly.
• Dual layers. Select the machine and the associated sounds.
• No loading time when switching machines and sounds.
• Shape your sounds using authentic analog-modeled filters, envelopes, and LFOs.
• Experiment with the step modulator and take your sound out of this world.
• Samples recorded in 24/96 kHz with Prism converters, mastered to perfection and converted to 16/44.1 kHz.

String Machines is compatible with all Windows and Mac OS X DAWs via the free UVI Workstation (2.0.5+). It also loads in the full-featured MachFive 3 sampler from MOTU.

Pricing & Availability

String Machines costs $99 and can be purchased as a Download or on DVD.

Demo & Trailer

Audio demo on SoundCloud (new tracks coming soon)

Video trailer on YouTube

More information here.