Loomer String
Mac OS X Version 1.3.12. Last Updated Monday, 25th February, 2013
Windows & Linux Version 1.3.11. Last Updated Friday, 8th February, 2013
About Loomer String
String is a virtual instrument that emulates the beautiful sound of the
polyphonic string synthesizer.
Divide-Down Oscillators
String's authentic tone comes from its accurate emulation of the
divide-down oscillator technology behind the lush ensemble synths of the 70s.
Dual Layer
String has two individual sound generating Layers, each housing
three
phase-locked oscillator stops at
16',
8'
and
4' ranges for Layer 1, and
8',
4',
and
2' ranges for Layer 2. The relative volumes of each
stop can be finely tuned to produce an enormous range of timbres. Both Layers
have controllable note split points. Layers can be placed so that each is
controlled by a specific range on the keyboard, or even overlapped and stacked
together.
Five Voicing Modes
Each Layer has its own Voicing Mode from a choice of
Monophonic
with
Last,
Low, and
High Note
Priorities,
Paraphonic, and
Polyphonic.
In Polyphonic mode each voice has its own Attack/Release amplitude modulation
envelope. In Paraphonic mode all voices within a Layer share a single monophonic
Attack/Release amplitude envelope. The Monophonic Modes produce a single
voice, which can be either the Lowest, Highest, or Last note pressed.
Five Filter Types
Layers can be further shaped using the monophonic Filter section. This section
has several Filter types; a
Highpass / Lowpass pair of
filters in series, an analogue resonant filter in either
Lowpass,
Bandpass, or
Highpass modes with various
modulation options (including Channel Aftertouch), and a
9-Band
EQ. The Filter section can also be switched off altogether.
Flexible Routing
Both Layers can be individually routed into the
Effects
section. Layer 1 can also optionally be
routed directly into Layer
2's Filter to produce serial Filter tones.
Effects
String's
Chorus section is modeled on the
bucket-brigade
device that characterized the sound of the classic ensemble synths.
Select from two different Chorus algorithms for either an authentic Ensemble
timbre (Type 1), or a more modern, denser sound. (Type 2). A built-in
stereo
Phaser can be used to add movement, depth, and interest to String
timbres. The Effects section is rounded off with
two mono bucket-brigade
device delay units with independent time and feedback settings,
which can be tempo synced, and linked together into a single stereo delay.
Full MIDI Learn
All controls can be easily mapped to a hardware controller using the simplified MIDI Learn feature.
With optimised audio algorithms that won't overload your processor, rock-solid stability, and easy integration with any
MIDI hardware controller, String is ideal for live work. With a simple and intuitive interface, flexible Bank and
Program management, and total parameter automation, String fits right into your studio environment.
String is available for
Mac OS X v 10.4 and above,
Windows XP and above, and
Linux, in
Audio Unit,
VST plugin,
RTAS for Pro Tools 7 and above, and
Standalone application formats.
Native 64-bit versions available for
Mac OS X Audio Unit and VST,
Windows VST, and
Linux.
An evaluation is available for free download, with the following limitations:
- User created Program and Bank configurations can be saved, but not loaded.
- Output will be periodically interrupted, approximately every 30 seconds, by a short moment of silence.
- Audio output will stop after 30 minutes of continuous use. The only way to continue using String is to restart the application.
Purchasing a licence will remove these evaluation limitations.
Buying a String licence directly from us currently entitles you to
lifetime free updates for String.
Requirements
Mac Requirements
- Requires Mac OS X v. 10.4 or later
- x86 based processor 1.0Ghz, or above, with SSE, or
- PPC based processor 1.0Ghz, or above
- 512 MB RAM
Windows Requirements
- Windows XP or Windows Vista, or above
- x86 based processor 1.0Ghz, or above, with SSE
- 512 MB RAM
Linux Requirements
- x86 based processor 1.0Ghz, or above, with SSE
- 512MB RAM
The following shared object libraries are required:
- libfreetype
- libasound
- libXinerama