String Studio VS-3 Upgrade from VS-1 or VS-2

String Studio VS-3 by Applied Acoustics Systems is a physical modeling synthesizer that builds its sound around vibrating strings rather than conventional synth oscillators. Picks, bows and hammers interact with modeled strings, while a soundboard, filters, envelopes, an LFO and effects shape the results. It suits producers and keyboard players looking for expressive plucked tones, bowed textures, percussive sounds and layered synth timbres. Two independent layers can be stacked for richer patches or split across the keyboard for performance. Each layer also offers two MIDI-controlled performance modulators for real-time effects changes and sound morphing. A category-based browser helps you explore the refined factory library, including 227 sounds from four signature sound packs. This upgrade is intended for existing String Studio VS-1 or VS-2 owners who want VS-3’s expanded layering and expressive control.