Image-Line Sakura

The string modeling instrument. 

What it is: 
A virtual string modeling synth. 

How we use it: 
Alter the pluck of a string to create fantastic new instruments and sounds. 

Why it's cool: 
Sakura's built-in effects allow you to add depth and simulate a virtual acoustic space. Reproduce The Delicate Pluck of a Single String
Sakura can reproduce the delicate pluck of a single string, a violins bowing or the sonorous resonance of a grand piano. Most importantly, the curious musician can take control of every aspect of the simulation to create fantastic instruments. Ever wanted to know what a 20 foot guitar sounded like? Or a bowed piano? Now you can find out, Sakura opens up a world of string modeling possibilities, why not download the Sakura demo and try it for yourself. The Sakurazensen is coming, be there to experience it.

Five-Stage Hamani Process:

• Contact - An impulse, the mechanical contact with the string, is first generated then shaped to simulate plucks, picks, scrapes, hammers, taps or humble fingers.
• Vibration - Sakura’s dual string model then gives the operator control over a wide range of parameters such as damping, tension, positioning and string properties.
• String interaction – The dual strings are then mixed, panned and enveloped to simulate interactions.
• Resonance - The string's vibration then interacts with an 8-resonator ‘body simulator’ to create the size, material and shape of the instrument
• Acoustics - Virtual acoustic space is then simulated with chorus, delay and reverberation effects.

Compatibility

PC:

• Windows XP (SP2), Vista, Win7, Win8, Win8.1, Win10 - (32 & 64 Bit)
• 2Ghz AMD or Intel Pentium 3 compatible CPU with full SSE1 support
• 512Mb RAM.
• 30Mb free disc space.
• DirectSound or ASIO compatible soundcard.
• VST2 compatible host.

Mac:

• OSX v10.7 (Lion)
• G4 1.5 GHz or Intel Core Duo family.
• 512Mb RAM.
• 30Mb free disc space.
• CoreAudio drivers.
• VST2 compatible host.

Installation Instructions
Firstly, visit the Register Your Product page.

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