Applied Acoustics Systems AAS FM Core Multiphonics CV-3 Sound Pack
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Brand profile · Canada, est. 1998
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.
Chromaphone Percussive SynthesizerStrum Acoustic and Electric GuitarsLounge Lizard Electric PianoString Studio Modelled StringsMultiphonics CV-2 Modular Synth
1998founded
Canadacountry
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Applied Acoustics Systems Brazil Now Strum GS-2 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Synchronicity Strum GS-2 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Ultra Pads VA-3 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Rotors CV-3 Sound Pack
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Applied Acoustics Systems Patch Alchemy Multiphonics CV-3 Sound Pack
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Applied Acoustics Systems Funk Essence Strum GS-2 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Mystique String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Eternal Harmony Strum GS-2 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems String It String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Asymmetric String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Bass Factory String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Hop Riffs Strum GS-2 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Split Personality Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Velvet Chic Strum GS-2 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems All That Jazz Strum GS-2 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Latin Vibes 2 Strum GS-2 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Post Rock Strum GS-2 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems String Theory String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Tropical Jam Strum GS-2 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Masala 2 String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Kicks and Snares Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Funky Cat Strum GS-2 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Fear Within String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Blue Rhythms Strum GS-2 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Pivotal Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Stranger Strings String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Pop Rocks Strum GS-2 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems String Studio VS-3 + PACKS
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Applied Acoustics Systems Chromaphone 3 + PACKS
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Applied Acoustics Systems Ultra Analog VA-3 + PACKS
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Applied Acoustics Systems Pulse Noir Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Low End Theory 2 Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Jazz Café Strum GS-2 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Motions Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Space Walk Lounge Lizard EP-4 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Ice Crystals Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Exodus Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Urban Trip Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Caffeine Lounge Lizard EP-4 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Insomnia Lounge Lizard EP-4 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Tabby Dance Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Transmutation Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Take 3 Strum GS-2 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Synth City Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Humanized Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Analog Orchestra Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems Deconstruction Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank
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Applied Acoustics Systems, honestly
What Applied Acoustics Systems does well
- Extremely small disk footprint thanks to modelling
- Very expressive, playable patches
- Unique sounds not achievable with sampling
- Stable, reliable, long-supported products
What to watch for
- Less photorealistic than top sampled competitors
- Smaller catalogue than big sample developers
- Premium pricing on flagship titles
- UI looks dated compared to newer brands
Questions about Applied Acoustics Systems
Where is Applied Acoustics Systems based?
Applied Acoustics Systems is based in Montreal, Canada.
What is physical modelling synthesis?
Physical modelling synthesis uses mathematical models of instruments (strings, bars, membranes, resonators) to generate sound in real time instead of playing back recorded samples.
What is Applied Acoustics Systems best known for?
AAS is best known for pioneering physical-modelling virtual instruments such as Lounge Lizard, String Studio, Strum and Chromaphone.