In addition to reviewing the synthesis and strumming engines, Strum GS‐2 ships with a new streamlined interface, a new equalizer and compressor module, a new multi-effect processor and brings native 64-bit operation on Mac OS X and Windows.

Strum GS‐2 is a complete redesign of its predecessor. Elaborate rhythm figures available from a large collection of MIDI loops are on hand to supplement chord progressions. Strumming and picking swings into action with an auto- strum function and special strumming keys. Strum GS‐2 also embeds an elaborate chord recognition and voicing module which automatically voices chords played on the keyboard as a guitar player would on the fretboard.

To achieve this, Strum GS‐2 uses modeling to reproduce the various parts of the guitar chain-strings, bridge, soundboard, pickups, amplifier, and speaker cabinet. Pplied Acoustics Systems has announced that Strum GS‐2, the new version of its guitar track production plug-in, now includes both acoustic and electric guitars. AAS Strum GS-2 screenshot electric play A new version of software developers Applied Acoustic Systems’ guitar track production plug-in now includes both acoustic and electric guitars

Applied acoustics strum session