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Virtual String Machine
Virtual Vintage String Synthesizer Collection
The Virtual String Machine from GForce puts the evocative tones of the fi nest retro string
synthesizers of yesteryear at your fi ngertips. Far more than a preset device, Virtual String Machine
makes it possible to layer two sample sets and apply an intuitive synthesis engine to each—
creating different envelopes, fi lter settings, pitch LFO, pan positions, fi ne tune amounts and more.
You can even apply a vintage-style phaser and/or ensemble to the fi nal patch. The result is a truly
authentic and highly versatile range of textures, perfect for just about every musical genre.
features over 3200 individual samples from over 60 sample sets
includes emulations of Freeman String Symphonizer, Eminent
310, ARP Omni II, ARP Quartet, Crumar Multiman, Polymoog,
Elka Rhapsody, Korg PE2000, Logan String Melody,
Eminent Solina, Roland RS202, Yamaha SS30 and more*
fully programmable with 500+ factory patches
standalone or host operation
Pro Tools ® M-Powered compatible
Oddity
Virtual Vintage Analog Synthesizer
The Oddity from GForce is a meticulous emulation of the classic ARP Odyssey synthesizer popularized by artists as diverse as Herbie Hancock, Styx, Tangerine Dream,
Ultravox and Portishead.* This legendary dual-oscillator, duophonic vintage synth is back in all its glory, crafted with incredible realism. Modern improvements have been
added including programmability, preset morphing, host-syncable LFO and automation along with velocity control of the amp and fi lter envelopes. You can use the Oddity in
standalone mode (Mac/PC) or as a plug-in for most popular host applications. You simply can’t get this sound anywhere else today.
“… a remarkable imitation of a classic synth. Given that Odysseys are rare, expensive,
unreliable, often have damaged faders, always have scratchy faders, often drift out of tune, and
are always a nightmare to tune… I very STRONGLY recommend you to try it.”
—Gordon Reid, Sound On Sound
“You guys did a fantastic job of getting every detail right, including incorporating some features
that we couldn’t have even dreamed of at the time. Having [an Odyssey] completely emulated
in software is really the ultimate! Thanks for this wonderful labor of love.”
—David Friend (co-founder ARP Instruments and lead designer of the original ARP Odyssey)
“… an afi cionado’s plug-in… a product for synth connoisseurs… a labor of love… somebody
put a lot of time into getting the details right.” —Craig Anderton, EQ
“GForce aim their hammer with unerring accuracy
in realizing Virtual String Machine… VSM hits the
nail squarely on the head, combining the immediacy
of the original sampled instruments with some
well chosen sound shaping tools that provide
plenty of scope for creativity while still retaining
the spirit of what string machines were all about.”
—Sound On Sound
“It’s quickly apparent that the sky’s truly the limit for
sonic choices, fl exibility, and potential combinations.”
—Remix
“Virtual String Machine sounds wonderful and is a
joy to use… There’s plenty of opportunity to be a
purist and stick with single instruments and plenty
more to ‘mess with history’ and create generationspanning
hybrid sounds.” —Future Music
Vintage Sound
In the 1970s—well before polyphonic synthesis and digital sampling was
commonplace—dozens of string machines evolved to emulate sections of
violins. They changed the face of music in the hands of Pink Floyd, Stevie
Wonder, The Cure, Parliament, Herbie Hancock, Air, Joy Division, Jean
Michel Jarre, Thomas Dolby, Genesis, Lonnie Liston Smith and many others.*
More recently, these vintage instruments have seen resurgence with artists
like Kasabian and Goldfrapp. The Virtual String Machine puts those same
sounds and much more right in your Mac or PC.
extremely realistic analog modeling of classic ARP
Odyssey* including:
• 2 syncable oscillators
• fully tunable across a 6-octave range
• sawtooth, sine, square and variable pulse-width waveforms and sync
• white and pink noise generators
• monophonic and duophonic modes
• ring modulator
• resonant 24dB/octave low-pass fi lter
• high-pass fi lter
• sample-and-hold
• portamento
• 2 envelope generators
• fl exible modulation routing
host-syncable LFO
programmable including 384 presets
timed morphing between presets
Flying Slider feature
full automation support
standalone or host operation
Pro Tools ® M-Powered compatible
*M-Audio is a trademark of Avid Technology, Inc. All other product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affi liated with Avid Technology, Inc. They are used solely to
identify the products of those manufacturers whose tones and sounds were studied during GForce’s sound model development. References to artists and bands are for informational purposes only and do not imply
endorsement or sponsorship of these products by these artists and bands.
developed by
“… totally authentic… I use [M-Tron] both in the
studio and live.” —Rick Wakeman (keyboardist; Yes)
“If you’re into retro sounds, the M-Tron is a must.”
—Paul White, Sound On Sound
Minimonsta:Melohman
Virtual Vintage Analog Synthesizer
The Minimonsta:Melohman from GForce is an expert emulation of the classic Minimoog that was
at the forefront of the analog synth revolution and made famous by artists like Jan Hammer, Rick
Wakeman, Keith Emerson, Chick Corea, Gary Numan and Kraftwerk.* Every component of the
triple-oscillator vintage synth has been faithfully modeled with stunning realism—and then some.
Minimonsta is fully programmable, ships with over 6000 presets and can dynamically morph
between 12 patches within a meta-patch bank for unprecedented control. There’s also an additional
LFO and ADSR that can be applied to just about any parameter, as well as delay. You can even
play Minimonsta in monophonic, polyphonic or unison modes. This true players’ instrument runs as
a standalone application (Mac/PC) or as a plug-in for most popular host applications.
all original Minimoog* features:
• 3 VCOs
• pink/white noise generator
• famous Moog 4-pole 24dB/octave low-pass VCF
• 2 ADSRs
• external input
• mixer
• glide
• additional LFO and ADSR for matrix modulation of almost
every parameter
• monophonic, polyphonic, legato and unison trigger modes
delay effect
“… an extremely powerful soft synth—one of the most powerful,
honestly, that I’ve ever come across. A brilliantly designed, greatsounding
virtual OSCar. Buy it today.” —Future Music
extremely faithful analog modeling
2 digitally controlled oscillators, 13 waveforms
user-programmable Additive Wave Matrix
mono, duo and 4 polyphonic arpeggiator modes
5 keyboard triggering modes
6 portamento modes
9 fi lter types with overdrive,
cutoff, Q and separation
2 envelope generators
extensive LFO section with sync
powerful effects section
programmable velocity response
M-Tron Pro
Virtual Vintage Keyboard
The GForce M-Tron Pro virtual instrument is an incredible emulation of the classic Mellotron—
the unique tape-playback keyboard used by such luminaries as The Beatles, Yes, David
Bowie, Led Zeppelin, The Moody Blues and Radiohead.* The 2.5GB sound library features
over 160 tape banks (sample sets) including 19 of the original GForce M-Tron tape banks,
which have been remastered at London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios. M-Tron Pro also
delivers 45 brand-new tape banks and over 500 patches, many created by world-class
recording artists and programmers. Select from the patches or open the lid to access
G:sampler’s easy editing controls for layers, splits, reverse, half-speed and more. Use it in
standalone mode (Mac/PC) or as a plug-in for most popular host applications.
incredible emulation of vintage
Mellotron—and beyond*
160+ tape banks including remasters,
loops and all-new libraries
500+ presets featuring many from
acclaimed artists and programmers
fully programmable with over 6000 factory patches
real-time morphing between up to 12
patches via keyboard control
external input allows fi lter to be
used as plug-in effect
MIDI Learn with storable
Continuous Controller maps
full automation support
standalone or host operation
Pro Tools ® M-Powered compatible
developed by
new layer, split, synth and editing
features for custom sounds
standalone or plug-in operation
Pro Tools ® M-Powered compatible
“There’s simply nothing out there
that comes close.” —Rick Wakeman
(keyboardist; Yes)
“I closed my eyes and could not
believe it was not the real thing.”
—Steve Winwood (singer/songwriter,
multi-instrumentalist; Traffi c, Blind Faith)
“The ability to sculpt the sound using
both hands makes the Minimonsta
a real musical instrument, rather
than just a programming tool.”
—Will Gregory (keyboardist; Goldfrapp)
impOSCar
Virtual Vintage Analog Synthesizer
The impOSCar from GForce is a faithful reproduction of the classic OSCar synthesizer
used by artists including Stevie Wonder, Billie Currie (Ultravox), BT, Keith Emerson and
Geoff Downes (Yes and Asia).* Unique for its digital oscillators with Additive Wave Matrix,
dual fi lters and onboard sequencer, this legendary vintage synth has been faithfully
reproduced to the last detail—along with some new innovations such as additional LFO
and fi lter modes, polyphony, user-defi nable waveforms, effects and over 500 designer
presets. Use it in standalone mode or as a plug-in for most popular host applications.
MIDI Learn with storable
Continuous Controller maps
500+ designer patch library
full automation support
standalone or host operation
Pro Tools ® M-Powered compatible
*M-Audio is a trademark of Avid Technology, Inc. All other product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affi liated with Avid Technology, Inc. They are used solely to
identify the products of those manufacturers whose tones and sounds were studied during GForce’s sound model development. References to artists and bands are for informational purposes only and do not imply
endorsement or sponsorship of these products by these artists and bands.
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