STRANG 2: a classic subtractive synth with a living body (+ 10 copies to give away)
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quantasticalsound quantasticalsound https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=786310
- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 29 posts since 18 Feb, 2026
Thats what I like to hearTechM3X wrote: Sun Jun 14, 2026 12:30 am Sounds hella organic! Would love to obtain a voucher, please.
- KVRAF
- 22895 posts since 8 Oct, 2014
Well, the free trial wants me to activate it and I don't know how to do that.
- KVRAF
- 22895 posts since 8 Oct, 2014
Figured it out. I have to say, this sounds like nothing I own. And in spite of the fact that a bunch of free vouchers have been given out, I'm going to support the dev and buy a copy. That's how much I love this thing.
Great job!
Great job!
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- KVRian
- 1276 posts since 28 Sep, 2012 from Norway
This sounds intriguing, if there are more free vouchers, I would be honoured to tale the synths to space and back again to report hitherto unseen sights and wonders.
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quantasticalsound quantasticalsound https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=786310
- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 29 posts since 18 Feb, 2026
Not sure you understand how much motivation this gives me. "Sounds like nothing I own", from someone with your library, is everything I was after. And buying it when you didn't have to means more than the sale. Thank you, truly.wagtunes wrote: Sun Jun 14, 2026 1:38 am Figured it out. I have to say, this sounds like nothing I own. And in spite of the fact that a bunch of free vouchers have been given out, I'm going to support the dev and buy a copy. That's how much I love this thing.
Great job!
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quantasticalsound quantasticalsound https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=786310
- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 29 posts since 18 Feb, 2026
Please do! Voucher on the way, can't wait for the report from the far reaches.gaf_thit wrote: Sun Jun 14, 2026 1:51 am This sounds intriguing, if there are more free vouchers, I would be honoured to tale the synths to space and back again to report hitherto unseen sights and wonders.
- KVRian
- 1059 posts since 21 Apr, 2004
No voucher for this old man always wanting to try new things?parma wrote: Sun Jun 14, 2026 1:31 am I'm always a fan of respecting the past but also advancing it in novel ways. I love idiosyncratic instruments. Count me in for a voucher if they aren't already spoken for!
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- KVRist
- 102 posts since 20 May, 2016
The sound samples in the YouTube video sound superb. And finally, a synth with a fresh, innovative approach that stands out clearly from the sea of VA and wavetable synths.
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quantasticalsound quantasticalsound https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=786310
- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 29 posts since 18 Feb, 2026
I’m so sorry for missing your post and thanks for the kind words! Check pmparma wrote: Sun Jun 14, 2026 2:21 am This thing sounds lovely and I'd love the chance to make my own lovely sounds with it!
- KVRian
- 1059 posts since 21 Apr, 2004
Thank you kindly. Didn't want to resort to begging but a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do.quantasticalsound wrote: Sun Jun 14, 2026 2:28 amI’m so sorry for missing your post and thanks for the kind words! Check pmparma wrote: Sun Jun 14, 2026 2:21 am This thing sounds lovely and I'd love the chance to make my own lovely sounds with it!
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- KVRAF
- 2291 posts since 2 Jul, 2007
Hey Jonas,
First thing that hit me — everything about this instrument is just different and in a good way, the pads are incredible. The way the Corridor reverb sits underneath them doesn't feel like reverb at all, it feels like the sound was recorded in a real space. There's a depth and dimensionality to them that I genuinely haven't experienced in a plugin before.
But honestly, every instrument in this thing is unique and beautiful. Being a keyboardist, the keys are something I'm still wrapping my mind around. I don't know what you did there but they are unlike anything I've heard coming out of a soft synth. There's a presence and character to them that makes everything else in my kit sound flat by comparison — and I don't say that lightly, I've been building that kit for years.
The FM is chef's kiss, simple and elegant. It's not just bolted on as an afterthought like you see in a lot of synths trying to cover all bases. It feels integrated and musical — you can push it into wild territory or keep it subtle and it responds like it knows what you're trying to do. The interaction between the FM and the filter is particularly special, there's a sweet spot in there that just sings.
Still deep in testing but stability has been solid so far — no crashes, presets recalling correctly, CPU is behaving. Will keep reporting back but wanted you to know early — you've built something genuinely special here. Well done.
First thing that hit me — everything about this instrument is just different and in a good way, the pads are incredible. The way the Corridor reverb sits underneath them doesn't feel like reverb at all, it feels like the sound was recorded in a real space. There's a depth and dimensionality to them that I genuinely haven't experienced in a plugin before.
But honestly, every instrument in this thing is unique and beautiful. Being a keyboardist, the keys are something I'm still wrapping my mind around. I don't know what you did there but they are unlike anything I've heard coming out of a soft synth. There's a presence and character to them that makes everything else in my kit sound flat by comparison — and I don't say that lightly, I've been building that kit for years.
The FM is chef's kiss, simple and elegant. It's not just bolted on as an afterthought like you see in a lot of synths trying to cover all bases. It feels integrated and musical — you can push it into wild territory or keep it subtle and it responds like it knows what you're trying to do. The interaction between the FM and the filter is particularly special, there's a sweet spot in there that just sings.
Still deep in testing but stability has been solid so far — no crashes, presets recalling correctly, CPU is behaving. Will keep reporting back but wanted you to know early — you've built something genuinely special here. Well done.
INTERFACE: RME ADI-2/4 Pro/Antelope Orion Studio Synergy Core/BAE 1073 MPF Dual/Heritage Audio Successor+SYMPH EQ
SYNTHS: Arturia Polybrute 12/Roland Jupiter X + Juno X/Yamaha Montage M/Yamaha KX88/Softsynths + Samplers
PEDALS: Chase Bliss Mood MK II
SYNTHS: Arturia Polybrute 12/Roland Jupiter X + Juno X/Yamaha Montage M/Yamaha KX88/Softsynths + Samplers
PEDALS: Chase Bliss Mood MK II
