Complete software
EastWest String Machine is a virtual instrument designed to recreate the sonic signature of vintage string synths while extending it to modern productions. It is especially suited for creating rich pads, "retro-futuristic" layers, cinematic textures, and harmonic layers that fill the spectrum without masking the rest of the mix. Whether you produce pop, rock, or hip-hop, String Machine delivers that grain and movement typical of these instruments, transforming a simple chord progression into a catchy atmosphere.
String Machine stands out with a hybrid approach: on one side, samples from iconic vintage machines; on the other, acoustic instruments (strings, woodwinds, brass, choirs, and solo vocals) to broaden the palette. This combination allows you to shift from a 100% retro sound to more contemporary textures, ideal for film scoring, electro-pop, or urban productions.
The interface follows the ergonomics of hardware "string machines," with direct access to instrument families. The 4 color-coded sections structure the sound design: string machines and pads (red), string sections (green), solo woodwinds and brass (blue-green), choirs and solo vocals (orange). Each section offers multiple instruments and alternatives, facilitating combinations and mixing to achieve dense pads, sharper attacks, or more airy layers.
String machines are inseparable from the ensemble chorus effect. String Machine includes a dedicated emulation with 3 modes, each providing different color and depth. The result: lively, wide, and immediately "vintage" pads without needing to stack multiple instances.