![]() The Edit Tab reveals amplitude and pitch envelopes, a dedicated LFO control for pitch they call Flutter and Stereo Image settings. From each group you can choose from three possible sub-categories: Orchestral, Synths and Creative. Clicking on one of the two source selectors reveals a matrix of possible sources organized into three main groups: One Shots, Pads and Tape Loops. These controls are great for exploring presets and altering sounds in a performative way.Īt the bottom of the main display, waveforms of the two active sound sources are shown and controls include looping parameters, sync settings, tuning, level and source. ![]() Clicking on the drop menus on the upper left allow the user to select which parameters will be affected by the four macro sliders including things like, pulse, reverb, dirt, glide, tone, etc. The Main tab (shown at the top) displays the aforementioned macro controls. The instrument is laid out using five tabs across the top. As described by Output in their walkthrough video, the instrument uses two sound sources based on samples of “big and small string orchestras, soloists, weird instruments and every vintage synth and effect we could get our hands on.” Samples are mangled, blended and modulated to produce a multitude of unique textures that will satisfy and surprise even the most experienced sound designer. Having been subjected to clunky and downright ugly GUIs over the years, an instrument like Analog Strings is a refreshing departure.Īfter launching the instrument for the first time, I was sincerely hoping the richness of the sound would rival the beauty of the interface. The Main page is particularly visually delicious as 3D controls glide over multi-string-like graphics while altering user-defined macro controls for the instrument. That said, I have to admit that the front-end of Analog Strings, the Kontakt-based instrument from Output, is nothing less than stunning. I think anyone that is serious about music or audio production would agree that the quality of the sound is what matters most. Let me start this review by declaring that I am not a superficial person.
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