Applied Acoustics Systems

Canada, est. 1998 · 102 products across 1 categories

102

Total Products

About Applied Acoustics Systems

Applied Acoustics Systems (AAS) is a Canadian plugin developer based in Montreal, founded in 1998 and pioneering physical modelling synthesis. Instead of samples, its instruments recreate acoustic and electric sources from the ground up, yielding expressive pianos, strings, mallets and synths with tiny CPU and disk footprints. Flagship titles include Chromaphone, Strum, Lounge Lizard and String Studio.

Founded

1998

Country

Canada

Segment

Premium

Target

Keyboardists, composers and sound designers who want expressive, CPU-light physi

Known For

Chromaphone Percussive Synthesizer Strum Acoustic and Electric Guitars Lounge Lizard Electric Piano String Studio Modelled Strings Multiphonics CV-2 Modular Synth

PROS

• Extremely small disk footprint thanks to modelling
• Very expressive, playable patches
• Unique sounds not achievable with sampling
• Stable, reliable, long-supported products

CONS

• Less photorealistic than top sampled competitors
• Smaller catalogue than big sample developers
• Premium pricing on flagship titles
• UI looks dated compared to newer brands

Applied Acoustics Systems Products

Applied Acoustics Systems Objeq Delay

Delay

$123

Beyond Traditions Objeq Delay is a creative effect plug-in combining acoustic filtering with a clever delay unit. The...

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Applied Acoustics Systems AAS FM Core Multiphonics CV-3 Sound Pack

Expansion Packs

$34

Drawing inspiration from synthwave, VHS soundtracks, and iconic ’80s pop, FM Core is the latest creation from AAS...

4.4 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Brazil Now Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Expansion Packs

$34

With Brazil Now for Strum, Brazilian producer and keyboard virtuoso Thiago Pinheiro captures the ever-evolving...

4.7 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Synchronicity Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Expansion Packs

$34

A modern blend of expressive tones and atmospheric textures With Synchronicity, his fifth Strum sound pack, Brazilian...

4.6 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Ultra Pads VA-3 Sound Bank

Expansion Packs

$41

Ultra Pads for Ultra Analog is a collection of 100 pads crafted by AAS resident sound designer Christian Laffitte,...

4.8 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Rotors CV-3 Sound Pack

Expansion Packs

$41

Rotors captures the heartbeat of electronic dance music, where modular synthesis and physical modeling fuse to deliver...

4.7 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Patch Alchemy Multiphonics CV-3 Sound Pack

Expansion Packs

$34

Patch Alchemy is AAS resident sound designer Cipryan Bot’s latest sonic experiment, where modular synthesis unlocks a...

4.8 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Funk Essence Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Expansion Packs

$34

Guitar sounds and loops inspired by the legends of funk With Funk Essence, his latest Strum sound pack, Brazilian...

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Applied Acoustics Systems Mystique String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Expansion Packs

$34

Ethereal sounds that transport you to timeless, cinematic worlds Michel Basque returns with his third AAS sound pack,...

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Applied Acoustics Systems Eternal Harmony Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Expansion Packs

$34

Guitars for Folk, Classic Rock and Worship Music With Eternal Harmony, his third Strum sound pack, Brazilian producer...

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Applied Acoustics Systems String It String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Expansion Packs

$34

Meticulously crafted by French sound designer Emeric Zubar, String It emerges as an exquisite collection of 100 finely...

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Applied Acoustics Systems Asymmetric String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Expansion Packs

$34

With Asymmetric, Romanian sound designer Cipryan Bot returns with a collection of imaginative soundscapes. Cipryan...

4.6 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Bass Factory String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Expansion Packs

$34

With Bass Factory, resident sound designer Christian Laffitte unleashes the power of the bass with a vast array of...

4.9 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Hop Riffs Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Expansion Packs

$34

Get ready to add some serious guitar goodness to your hip hop production with ease, no guitar playing skills required....

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Applied Acoustics Systems Split Personality Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Expansion Packs

$34

With Split Personality, seasoned AAS resident sound designer Adam Pietruszko returns with a creative set of Chromaphone...

4.6 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Velvet Chic Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Expansion Packs

$34

A quintessential arsenal of guitar goodness for those seeking the essence of R&B without mastering the guitar. With...

4.7 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems All That Jazz Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Expansion Packs

$34

With this Strum GS-2 sound pack—All That Jazz—sound designer Yves Frulla pays tribute to some of the jazz guitar...

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Applied Acoustics Systems Latin Vibes 2 Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Expansion Packs

$34

Resident sound designer Christian Laffitte is back at it again with Latin Vibes 2, exactly where the successful Latin...

4.6 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Post Rock Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Expansion Packs

$34

Resident sound designer Niall McCallum returns with Post Rock. The collected works leave the familiar rock territory to...

4.7 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems String Theory String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Expansion Packs

$34

With String Theory, Adam Pietruszko takes meticulous advantage of String Studio VS-3's two-voice multitimbrality and...

4.4 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Tropical Jam Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Expansion Packs

$34

Resident sound designer Niall McCallum welcomes you to your own slice of strummed Caribbean paradise with Tropical...

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Applied Acoustics Systems Masala 2 String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Expansion Packs

$34

Following up on the highly flavourful Masala, resident sound designer Christian Laffitte cooks up a second collection...

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Applied Acoustics Systems Kicks and Snares Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank

Expansion Packs

$34

You can never have too many kicks and snares! Resident sound designer Adam Pietruszko signs off on an expertly crafted...

4.6 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Funky Cat Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Expansion Packs

$34

With Funky Cat, sound designer Niall McCallum transports Strum GS-2 to the golden era of funk—the foundational...

4.5 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Fear Within String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Expansion Packs

$34

Resident sound designer Adam Pietruszko unleashes Fear Within—a collection of 100 presets stretching the soundscape...

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Applied Acoustics Systems Blue Rhythms Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Expansion Packs

$34

Seasoned Canadian musician Yves Frulla returns with Blue Rhythms paying tribute to the soulful sounds of the ’70s and...

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Applied Acoustics Systems Pivotal Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank

Expansion Packs

$34

For this library, Daniel Stawczyk sent us a ton of high energy shots. From the first few notes, we perked up and...

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Applied Acoustics Systems Stranger Strings String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Expansion Packs

$34

Stranger Strings showcases an eclectic collection of 104 "mix-ready" presets that touches rock, pop, industrial, movie...

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Applied Acoustics Systems Pop Rocks Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Expansion Packs

$34

Resident sound designer Christian Laffitte submits Pop Rocks for Strum GS-2. A fun sound pack that rocks out...

4.6 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems String Studio VS-3 + PACKS

Complete Collection

$313

String Modelling Synthesizer and Sound Banks. String Studio VS-3 String Studio VS-3 is a multitimbral synthesizer in...

4.9 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Chromaphone 3 + PACKS

Complete Collection

$366

Chromaphone 3 Melodies, Beats and Crazy Soundscapes Chromaphone strikes in full dynamics with acoustic sharpness and...

4.7 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Ultra Analog VA-3 + PACKS

Complete Collection

$382

Analog Synthesizer and Sound Packs Ultra Analog VA-3 is a two-voice two-oscillator-bi-filter-plus-effects analog...

4.7 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Pulse Noir Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$41

Pulse Noir for Chromaphone is a collection of 101 sounds by AAS resident Polish sound designer Adam Pietruszko,...

4.7 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Low End Theory 2 Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

Renowned producer, sound engineer, and YouTuber Sean Divine presents Low End Theory 2, the next installment in the...

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Applied Acoustics Systems Jazz Café Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

Journey through a panoramic view of jazz culture With Jazz Café, his second Strum sound pack, Brazilian producer and...

4.7 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Motions Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

Dutch sound designer Richard Veenstra is back with his second AAS sound pack, and this time, he's embracing the old...

4.8 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Space Walk Lounge Lizard EP-4 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

Prepare for a journey into the musical stratosphere with Space Walk for Lounge Lizard. Crafted by long-time AAS...

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Applied Acoustics Systems Ice Crystals Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

With Ice Crystals, his first sound pack with AAS, Dutch sound designer Richard Veenstra unleashes an immersive...

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Applied Acoustics Systems Exodus Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

With Exodus, his second sound pack with AAS, Canadian sound designer Michel Basque draws inspiration from terrestrial...

4.8 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Urban Trip Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

AAS sound designer Emeric Zubar a.k.a. BLAKE is back in full force with Urban Trip—a must-have Hip Hop toolbox of 100...

4.6 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Caffeine Lounge Lizard EP-4 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

After creating Insomnia—the first Lounge Lizard sound pack ever - Daniel Stawczyk has clearly not run out of ideas...

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Applied Acoustics Systems Insomnia Lounge Lizard EP-4 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

It’s no secret that Lounge Lizard EP-4 is beloved by electric pianos aficionados for its authentic sound and feel but...

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Applied Acoustics Systems Tabby Dance Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

With Tabby Dance, resident sound designer Christian Laffitte proposes a collection of cutting edge sounds covering the...

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Applied Acoustics Systems Transmutation Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

AAS newcomer Michel Basque presents Transmutation—a 101-preset sound collection for Chromaphone 3. Basque approaches...

5 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Take 3 Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

Resident sound designer Yves Frulla presents his third Strum GS-2 sound pack conveniently titled Take 3—featuring 12...

4.7 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Synth City Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

Resident sound designer Adam Pietruszko embraces retro-futurism with Synth City—a collection of 100 presets...

4.8 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Humanized Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

After revealing the synthetic side of Chromaphone with the Octagon and Digital Sins sound pack, resident sound designer...

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Applied Acoustics Systems Analog Orchestra Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

For his first sound pack with AAS, Cipryan Bot took up the formidable challenge of recreating the instruments of the...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Applied Acoustics Systems

Applied Acoustics Systems is based in Montreal, Canada.

Physical modelling synthesis uses mathematical models of instruments (strings, bars, membranes, resonators) to generate sound in real time instead of playing back recorded samples.

AAS is best known for pioneering physical-modelling virtual instruments such as Lounge Lizard, String Studio, Strum and Chromaphone.

About Applied Acoustics Systems

Applied Acoustics Systems Products

Applied Acoustics Systems Objeq Delay

Applied Acoustics Systems AAS FM Core Multiphonics CV-3 Sound Pack

Applied Acoustics Systems Brazil Now Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Synchronicity Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Ultra Pads VA-3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Rotors CV-3 Sound Pack

Applied Acoustics Systems Patch Alchemy Multiphonics CV-3 Sound Pack

Applied Acoustics Systems Funk Essence Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Mystique String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Eternal Harmony Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems String It String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Asymmetric String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Bass Factory String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Hop Riffs Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Split Personality Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Velvet Chic Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems All That Jazz Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Latin Vibes 2 Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Post Rock Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems String Theory String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Tropical Jam Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Masala 2 String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Kicks and Snares Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Funky Cat Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Fear Within String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Blue Rhythms Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Pivotal Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Stranger Strings String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Pop Rocks Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems String Studio VS-3 + PACKS

Applied Acoustics Systems Chromaphone 3 + PACKS

Applied Acoustics Systems Ultra Analog VA-3 + PACKS

Applied Acoustics Systems Pulse Noir Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Low End Theory 2 Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Jazz Café Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Motions Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Space Walk Lounge Lizard EP-4 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Ice Crystals Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Exodus Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Urban Trip Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Caffeine Lounge Lizard EP-4 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Insomnia Lounge Lizard EP-4 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Tabby Dance Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Transmutation Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Take 3 Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Synth City Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Humanized Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Analog Orchestra Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank

Frequently Asked Questions About Applied Acoustics Systems

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