Users can also toggle between different windows, with more expansive effects controls being found in the “Effects” window, and the “Edit” window allowing users to even more meticulously tweak sounds, even going as far as tweaking things like tone by individual string. Acoustic guitars include a compressor, an EQ and time-based effects, with electric guitars offering the same controls that will be found on most guitar amps.

Once a program is selected, users can tweak the sounds with various effects.

It’s really a pretty expansive library of sounds. There are six banks in total, with two acoustic guitar and four electric guitar offerings, and each of those banks has between 11 and 80 programs of its own. Users have drop-down menus to choose between banks and programs. The user interface is laid out in a very easy-to-manage way, with everything being clearly labelled. We were lucky enough to be able to take a look at the GS-2 to see if it lives up to the name of Strum.Īs is the case with any software, the user interface is the first thing to notice. Strum GS-1 was very well received, and GS-2 has a lot to live up to. Applied Acoustics Systems has released their follow-up to 2008’s Strum GS-1 with an aptly titled Strum GS-2, featuring a completely redesigned user interface and revamped strumming engines.

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