e-instruments has announced the release an iOS app which is designed to bring professional-grade string sounds to mobile devices. Pure Strings transforms iPhones and iPads into expressive string instruments, suitable for film scoring, pop production, orchestral arrangements, and live performance.
Carry the power of a professional string ensemble in your pocket. Pure Strings is an inspiring iOS app that allows musicians to transform their iPhone or iPad into a richly expressive string instrument. With nine expertly sampled articulations and textures, it offers a wide range of string options.
At its core is the MorphPad, a touch-sensitive interface that allows seamless blending and shaping of sounds. Glide to explore and morph through a variety of string sounds and effects – Pure Strings is not just a tool, it is an experience.
Pure Strings features
- Expressive playability anywhere.
- Dynamic string textures for live performances.
- AUv3 support for integration with iOS DAWs like Cubasis, Logic Pro for iPad, and GarageBand.
- Multi-format delivery: Stereo, Ambisonics (B-format), and ORTF3D.
- Real-time modulation and sound morphing.
- Nine base presets: Strings Sustain, Staccato, Pizzicato, Harmonics, Trills, Tremolo, String Machine, Synth Strings, and Vintage Tape Strings.
- Intuitive Morphpad interface.
- Built-in FX section (EQ, Reverb, Delay, Arpeggiator).
- Multiple dynamics control options.
- Con Sordino button for mellow atmospheres.
- Connectivity via USB, Bluetooth, Network, or class-compliant MIDI interface.
Pure Strings is available from the Apple App Store for an introductory price of $22.49 USD until July 1st, 2025 (regular $29.99 USD).
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