Quantastical STRÄNG 2 – Organic Subtractive Synthesizer

Sound design lives or dies on movement – the difference between a pad that hypnotizes and one that bores is what happens inside the note while it sustains. Quantastical STRÄNG 2 is built around that truth: its oscillator runs through a real-time convolution body inside every voice, so each note resonates, shifts and breathes instead of sitting still. For cinematic textures, ambient worlds and evolving electronic music, now 33% off, there is nothing quite like it.

You get the complete instrument, your own license key, and a secure download link sent to your email.

Designing with a living body

Forget programming static waveforms and then animating them with LFOs. In STRÄNG 2, the sound source excites a resonant body in real time – like bowing a string or striking a drum, the body answers differently to every input. That means your modulation does not just move parameters; it moves through a physical space. A slow filter sweep becomes a journey through resonance. A plucked STRING exciter (Karplus-Strong-style physical modeling) does not just trigger – it rings through the body like a real string on real wood. This is why STRÄNG 2 patches feel less “programmed” and more grown.

The texture toolkit

• Convolution body – per-voice resonance that makes every note subtly unique
• STRING – physically modeled plucked-string exciter for organic attacks
• SPARKLE – shifting partials from glassy bells to bowed, reedy tones
• SYMPATHY – sympathetic resonance; held notes ring through new notes
• SHADOW + SUB – layered weight beneath the main oscillator
• Corridor reverb – architectural space built around the voice
• 4 assignable envelopes, S&H patterns, deep modulation matrix

The 2.5 update adds skins, preset packs and 37 new presets (341 total), but the real news for designers is SYMPATHY: route held chords through it and progressions bloom with piano-pedal-like interaction.

Where it goes in your tracks

• Ambient and drone: long-evolving pads that never sit still
• Cinematic: textures with genuine acoustic depth for scores and trailers
• Electronic: basses and leads with physical growl instead of filter clichés
• Game audio: atmospheric beds that feel like places, not patches
• Experimental: bowed, plucked and resonant hybrids no sample library offers

MPE support means expressive controllers can bend pressure and slide per note, turning performances into something closer to playing an acoustic instrument.

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Tech specs at a glance

• Formats: VST3, AU, AAX and standalone on Mac; VST3 on Windows (64-bit)
• 341 factory presets with pack import/export; new skin system
• MPE + MTS-ESP micro-tuning support
• Internet needed for delivery and authorization

Why producers buy from AudioTools

AudioTools is the store for producers who design rather than decorate. You get hassle-free setup with clear installation steps, a secure download link sent to your email within minutes, and support that speaks sound design. This 33% discount on Quantastical STRÄNG 2 is a creator’s deal – browse the shop for more, or explore the Synth Plugins category for more instruments that think differently.

Frequently asked questions

What exactly am I buying?

The full Quantastical STRÄNG 2 instrument – all engines, 341 presets, skins – with your own license key and a secure download link sent to your email, at 33% off.

Which DAWs are supported?

All majors: VST3/AU/AAX on Mac and VST3 on Windows cover FL Studio, Ableton, Logic, Cubase, Studio One, Reaper and more, plus standalone.

I am new to sound design – is it approachable?

Yes. The 341 presets are strong starting points, and the main panel is a familiar subtractive layout. The exotic layers reveal themselves as you explore.

How CPU-heavy is the convolution?

It runs in real time per voice and is optimized for modern machines – but like any deep synth, huge polyphony with everything engaged will ask for a decent CPU.

Can I share my own presets?

Yes – the preset-pack system lets you export single presets or full shareable packs with name, author and cover art.

Static is the enemy. Quantastical STRÄNG 2 at 33% off keeps your sounds alive.