Swatches

Swatches by Applied Acoustics Systems brings together 136 presets drawn from the developer’s sound banks, offering a varied starting point for new tracks and a taste of several instrument families. The selection includes sounds from Ultra Analog VA-2, String Studio VS-1 and VS-2, and Chromaphone collections, spanning analog-style basses, atmospheric pads, arpeggios, bells, mallets, percussion and unusual effects. Move from a rounded bass idea to shimmering textures, metallic hits or offbeat sound-design accents without committing to a single sonic direction. It suits hobby producers looking for fresh inspiration, electronic musicians building layered arrangements, and composers exploring evocative background textures. With selections from banks such as Analog Essentials, Microsound Textures and Harmonic Geometry, Swatches is also a useful introduction to the range of sounds across AAS collections.