Applied Acoustics Systems

Canada, est. 1998 · 102 products across 1 categories

102

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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 Deconstruction Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

World-renowned artist Amon Tobin unleashes his visceral ingenuity with Deconstruction—a slab of 102 presets proposing...

4.6 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Turmoil District Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

AAS sound designer newcomer Emeric Zubar a.k.a. BLAKE presents Turmoil District—a collection of 101 presets...

4.6 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Hover Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

AAS sound designer newcomer Niall McCallum presents a brand new collection of presets showcasing and celebrating the...

4.8 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Digital Sins Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

Daniel Stawczyk dropped Digital Sins and everything stopped. We found ourselves enthralled in an altered universe where...

4.5 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Masala String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

Christian Laffitte returns to the sound design kitchen with his second Sound Bank Series instalment in the form of...

4.5 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Good Folks Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

Created by seasoned Canadian musician Yves Frulla—best known as Celine Dion's keyboardist—Good Folks presents a...

4.8 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Power Chords Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

Resident sound designer Christian Laffitte infuses high energy into Strum GS-2 with his new sound pack, Power...

4.6 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Octagon Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

Octagon is sound designer Daniel Stawczyk’s second Sound Pack Series for Chromaphone 3. This time around he proposes...

4.8 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Multiverse Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

AAS is proud to announce another highly versatile sound bank for Chromaphone 3 - Multiverse! This 100 preset...

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Applied Acoustics Systems Aftermath String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

Sound designer Daniel Stawczyk returns with Aftermath, a 150-preset collection for our string modelling synthesizer....

4.8 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Latin Vibes Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

Montreal, Quebec—March 13, 2018—Applied Acoustics Systems releases the Latin Vibes sound pack for the Strum GS-2...

4.9 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Solids Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

Solids presents a preset collection that demonstrates the sonic versatility of Chromaphone 3. The wide range of sounds...

4.7 Expert Rating

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

Synth Presets

$34

AAS newcomer Adam Pietruszko brings you Technocracy, his first Sound Packs Series title. With 100 presets on tap,...

4.4 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Cinematix Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

Long time Chromaphone user Christian Laffitte sends us his first contribution to the Sound Bank Series with the high...

4.8 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Epicycles Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

After his Microsound Textures compendium, Richard Devine revisits Chromaphone in its second incarnation and presents an...

4.9 Expert Rating

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

Synth Presets

$34

Abstractions is a collection of 127 signature sounds covering standard analog categories but revisited with Richard...

4.9 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Harmonic Geometry String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

With Harmonic Geometry, Richard Devine explores our string modeling synthesizer in all its facets. In his distinctive...

4.9 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Journeys String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

Journeys is master sound designer Gregory Simpson's endeavor on sounds that evoke the essence of other times, places,...

4.7 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Cardinals Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

Cardinals is sound designer and composer Simon Stockhausen's presentation of dualism in all sort of realms. You'll find...

4.5 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems KitNetix Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

KitNetix is a macrophonic sound bank that zooms into an intricate new world. The 128-preset collection crafted by...

4.6 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Sounds from BLKRTZ Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

Inspired by his work in a wide array of genres over the last 12 years, Deadbeat's Sounds from BLKRTZ is a collection of...

4.7 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Entangled Species String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

Entangled Species grants exclusive access to the beloved tools, inspirational encounters, and living sounds of composer...

4.8 Expert Rating

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

Synth Presets

$34

Cinémathèque is a collection of pads and textures for every cinematic occasion. Screened into Cluster, Rhythm, SFX,...

4.6 Expert Rating

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

Synth Presets

$34

Starlight lands with sounds collected at the confine of the galaxy. Indeed, the 149 presets scattered across ambient,...

4.4 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems 30.8676 Hz Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

The 100 presets of 30.8676Hz flirt with the limits of your auditory abilities. Split in two, the Movements presets make...

4.9 Expert Rating

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

Synth Presets

$34

Starlight lands with sounds collected at the confine of the galaxy. Indeed, the 149 presets scattered across ambient,...

4.9 Expert Rating

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

Synth Presets

$34

Ultra FX is a must-have complement of highly customizable sound ideas, room tones, and sound effects perfect for sound...

4.7 Expert Rating

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

Synth Presets

$34

Analog Essentials Whether you are into techno, urban, trance, electro, trip-hop, or any other musical style, the Analog...

4.8 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Synbiosis Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

Synbiosis is sound designer Daniel Stawczyk’s fifth volume in our Sound Bank Series and his first for Chromaphone 3....

4.8 Expert Rating

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

Synth Presets

$34

Sean Divine drops its second installment in the Sound Bank Series in the form of a 114-preset collection that packs...

4.9 Expert Rating

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

Synth Presets

$34

Transparency is sound designer Daniel Stawczyk’s fourth title in AAS' Sound Bank Series and his third for Ultra...

4.9 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems AAS Multiphonics CV-3 + Expansions

Synth

$34

4.7 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Lounge Lizard EP-5 + PACKS

Synth

$239

Pure Vintage Vibe, Perfectly Captured Modeled after the most sought-after vintage electric pianos, Lounge Lizard EP-5...

4.8 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Multiphonics CV-3 + Packs

Synth

$298

Multiphonics CV-3 Introducing the FM+ Update for Multiphonics CV-3 This new version (v3.1), a thematic update...

4.9 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Multiphonics CV-3

Synth

$238

Introducing the FM+ Update for Multiphonics CV-3 This new version (v3.1), a thematic update dedicated to FM synthesis,...

4.4 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Ultra Analog VA-3

Synth

$177

The Finest in Analog Sounds Ultra Analog performs as a unique and powerful synth that is fast, easy, and remarkably...

5 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems AAS String Studio VS-3 & Sound Banks

Synth

$34

4.5 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems String Studio VS-3

Synth

$177

String Studio VS-3 is a multitimbral synthesizer in which a collection of unique string oscillators replaces the...

4.8 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Lounge Lizard Session

Synth

$44

Lounge Lizard Session delivers authentic classic electric piano tones with outstanding sound quality, action, and feel....

4.9 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Swatches

Synth Presets

Free

Whether you are searching for free high quality sounds, looking to test drive our sound banks titles, or a new source...

4.9 Expert Rating

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

Synth Presets

$34

Ultra Analog VA-3 sure can play the bad guy. Raw is a collection of 100 sounds that showcases this lesser-known side...

4.5 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Frontier String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

After delivering Starlight and Cinémathèque, sound designer Daniel Stawczyk returns with Frontier, a reserve of...

4.9 Expert Rating

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

Synth Presets

$34

Reverence is an ode to modern and vintage analog synths. Sean's goal was to create sounds with the warmth,...

4.9 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Plastic Pop Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

The 127 presets of Plastic Pop muse back at arpeggio, bass, effects, lead, and pad sounds of the 80s. Included are...

4.8 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Microsound Textures Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Synth Presets

$34

Microsound Textures is all about precision, details, subtlety, and complexity. Richard Devine’s idea was to use grain...

4.5 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems AAS Chromaphone 3 + Sound Banks

Synth

$34

4.4 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems Chromaphone 3

Synth

$177

Acoustic Object Synthesizer Chromaphone strikes in full dynamics with acoustic sharpness and precision. Chromaphone 3...

4.5 Expert Rating

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Applied Acoustics Systems AAS Strum GS-2

Synth

$34

4.6 Expert Rating

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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 Deconstruction Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Turmoil District Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Hover Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Digital Sins Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Masala String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Good Folks Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Power Chords Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Octagon Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Multiverse Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Aftermath String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Latin Vibes Strum GS-2 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Solids Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

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

Applied Acoustics Systems Cinematix Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Epicycles Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

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

Applied Acoustics Systems Harmonic Geometry String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Journeys String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Cardinals Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems KitNetix Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Sounds from BLKRTZ Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Entangled Species String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

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

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

Applied Acoustics Systems 30.8676 Hz Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank

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

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

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

Applied Acoustics Systems Synbiosis Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

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

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

Applied Acoustics Systems AAS Multiphonics CV-3 + Expansions

Applied Acoustics Systems Lounge Lizard EP-5 + PACKS

Applied Acoustics Systems Multiphonics CV-3 + Packs

Applied Acoustics Systems Multiphonics CV-3

Applied Acoustics Systems Ultra Analog VA-3

Applied Acoustics Systems AAS String Studio VS-3 & Sound Banks

Applied Acoustics Systems String Studio VS-3

Applied Acoustics Systems Lounge Lizard Session

Applied Acoustics Systems Swatches

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

Applied Acoustics Systems Frontier String Studio VS-3 Sound Bank

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

Applied Acoustics Systems Plastic Pop Ultra-Analog VA-3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems Microsound Textures Chromaphone 3 Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems AAS Chromaphone 3 + Sound Banks

Applied Acoustics Systems Chromaphone 3

Applied Acoustics Systems AAS Strum GS-2

Frequently Asked Questions About Applied Acoustics Systems

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