Quantastical STRÄNG 2 – Organic Subtractive Synthesizer

Most subtractive synths are variations on the same 40-year-old recipe. Quantastical STRÄNG 2 rewrites the recipe’s middle chapter: instead of bolting convolution on as an effect after the synth, it runs convolution inside every voice in real time, so the oscillator resonates through a physical body as you play. Notes breathe, repeated hits vary subtly, and the whole instrument feels alive in a way static oscillators cannot fake. At 33% off, it is the most original synth value going.

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

A body, not an effect

The convolution body is STRÄNG 2’s defining idea. In a conventional synth, the oscillator is shaped by filters and envelopes and then sent through effects – the “space” is decoration. In STRÄNG 2, the oscillator interacts with a tonal convolution body as part of the voice itself, giving every note a sense of physical resonance without switching on a reverb. The developer’s distinction matters: the body is part of the sound, not a sample being triggered. Play a phrase and no two notes are perfectly identical – the instrument responds like wood and wire rather than math.

An ensemble of exciters

Around that body, version 2.5 has grown a remarkable cast of sound sources, all feeding the same resonant system:

• Main oscillator with SHADOW and SUB layers for weight and harmonic depth
• STRING – a physically modeled exciter using Karplus-Strong-style plucked synthesis
• SPARKLE – a shifting-partials layer moving from glassy bells to bowed textures
• SYMPATHY – sympathetic resonance letting held notes ring through new ones
• Corridor reverb engine built in as the architectural space around the note

With 341 factory presets, four assignable envelopes, S&H patterns, MPE support and a skin system, the depth is serious – yet the interface stays playable.

Why it is different in practice

Because the body varies per note, STRÄNG 2 excels where static synths sound mechanical: ambient pads that evolve instead of looping, cinematic textures with genuine depth, plucked and bowed sounds with physical attack, basses that growl with resonance rather than filter hype. The SYMPATHY section is a secret weapon for slow chord progressions – hold notes and let new ones bloom through them like a piano with the sustain pedal down. For sound designers, the combination of convolution body, physical exciters and deep modulation is a playground with few equals at this price.

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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; preset-pack import/export
• MPE support; MTS-ESP micro-tuning compatible
• Internet needed for delivery and authorization

Why producers buy from PluginsVST

PluginsVST hunts down the instruments that break the mold – and prices them to move. You get hassle-free setup with clear installation steps, a secure download link sent to your email within minutes, and friendly support if anything needs attention. This 33% discount on Quantastical STRÄNG 2 is exactly the store’s sweet spot – check the shop for more, or explore the Synth Plugins category for more synths with a pulse.

Frequently asked questions

What do I actually get when I buy Quantastical STRÄNG 2 here?

The complete instrument with all sound engines and 341 presets, your own license key, and a secure download link sent to your email – the full product, at 33% off.

Will it work in my DAW?

Yes – VST3, AU and AAX on Mac, VST3 on Windows, covering FL Studio, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, Studio One, Reaper and more, plus a standalone version.

What makes it different from other subtractive synths?

The real-time per-voice convolution body: resonance is part of each voice rather than an effect on top, so notes interact with a physical body as you play.

Is it hard to learn?

The core is a familiar subtractive layout – oscillator, filter, envelopes – with the body adding character automatically. The deeper layers (STRING, SPARKLE, SYMPATHY) reward exploration but are not required to get great sounds.

Does it support MPE controllers?

Yes – full MPE support with per-note pressure routable to volume or the modulation matrix.

Your synth collection has enough static oscillators. Quantastical STRÄNG 2 at 33% off is the one that breathes.