VSM IV is a virtual string machine from GForce Software that reproduces 46 classic rare string machines in one instrument, with 1900+ patches.
VSM IV at a glance
| Developer | GForce Software |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Synth |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.15 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| RAM | 2 GB or more |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €59.49 (regular €118.99) |
What VSM IV does
VSM IV collects sounds from 46 classic rare string machines, including the first commercial string ensembles such as the Eminent 310 and the Freeman String. The developer describes the sound as organic, and the instrument is built around a dual layer split keyboard operation with 49 notes, each sampled and looped individually. The patch set totals over 11.5 GB of data and includes 200+ new patches added in this version.
The signal path combines a state-variable filter section with lowpass, bandpass and highpass modes, a Three Band Equaliser, a vintage style ensemble and phaser, a new chorus, an additional ensemble effect and a Matrix Reverb. Individual FX locks let each effect be held in place while patches change. The LFO can shape pitch, filter, pan and level. The release circulates as a torrent and magnet link, the macOS build is typed as a .dmg crack, the Windows build is packed as .rar and .iso repacks, and the VST crack, AU crack and AAX crack builds sit beside the win/mac crack search, while queries pair the name with keygen and serial key.
Key features
- Patch browsers and library. Two patch instrument browsers help navigate the 1900+ patches, and the UI is fully scalable.
- Filter and equaliser. An additional state-variable filter sits alongside the resonant lowpass, bandpass and highpass section, followed by a three band equaliser.
- Ensemble, chorus and reverb. A vintage style ensemble and phaser are joined by a chorus, an additional ensemble effect and a Matrix Reverb.
- LFO destinations. The LFO shaping destinations are pitch, filter, pan and level.
- Playability. Expanded poly aftertouch and velocity controls and poly pitchbend extend expressive playing, and programmable MIDI CC response is set through MIDI Learn.
- Editing tools. Undo, redo, copy and paste work across the editor, and VSM3 presets load in VST4 without conversion.
Compatibility
VSM IV is available as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and standalone for Windows and macOS. Minimum requirements are macOS 10.15 or Windows 7, with 2 GB of RAM and native support for Apple Silicon.
VSM IV compared with similar plugins
String Machine from EastWest Sounds is a VST2, AU and AAX instrument for Windows and macOS. String Machines 2 from UVI is another string instrument for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSM IV | GForce Software | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €59.49 (regular €118.99) |
| String Machine | EastWest Sounds | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €51.56 (regular €101.15) |
| String Machines 2 | UVI | Virtual Instruments | Windows, macOS | €98.18 | |
| P-10 Synthesizer | Cherry Audio | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €68.43 |
| Streichfett | Waldorf | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €103.09 |
Price and availability
VSM IV was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €59.49, reduced from €118.99. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
VSM IV FAQ
Where can I download VSM IV crack for free?
The developer offers a trial, and the release circulates as a torrent, magnet link and repack in .rar and .iso builds.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for VSM IV?
Queries pair the name with keygen and serial key, and a working serial is the string most often typed alongside the plugin name.
Is VSM IV available as a torrent or magnet link?
The release circulates as a torrent and magnet link, and the repack is packed as .rar and .iso.
Does VSM IV run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. The developer lists native support for Apple Silicon, on macOS 10.15 or higher.