Preparation 2 is a physically modelled string synthesizer by Physical Audio, built on mathematical models of strings configured as bars, with pluck, bow and side-chained excitation.
Preparation 2 at a glance
| Developer | Physical Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Synth |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 11 or later, macOS |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Hosts named by the developer | Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, FL Studio, Reaper, Studio One, Bitwig |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €79.34 |
What Preparation 2 does
Each voice contains a pair of strings that can be excited by a customisable pluck, a bow, or an external side-chained audio signal. The strings are built from three basic elements, and the developer describes the result as a virtual world of augmented strings. A dynamic rattle element sits across two strings and transfers energy from one to the other on collisions, while a dynamic fret sits underneath the strings and affects each one depending on its vibration amplitude and distance.
The plugin ships as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, with native Apple Silicon support listed and a minimum of Windows 11. Queries pair the name with keygen and serial key, the Windows build shows up as x64 crack, and the repack is packed as .rar and .iso for torrent or magnet link distribution.
Key features
- Physical string models. Two strings per voice are modelled with the latest collision algorithms, so the rattle and fret elements interact with them.
- Custom pluck builder. The pluck excitation can be designed by the user instead of choosing from fixed samples.
- Bowing with variable position. The bow option lets the position and force of the bow be varied.
- Sidechain excitation. External audio signals can be routed in to excite the strings.
- Multi-FX chain. Five re-orderable modules are included: EQ, Compressor, Mods, Shaper and Delay/Reverb, and changing their order changes the signal.
- Modulation. Two LFOs modulate parameters in real time, and keyboard velocity can also be used as a modulation source.
- MPE and micro tuning. MPE is supported with a configurable slide velocity, and MTS-ESP micro tuning is supported.
Compatibility
Formats are VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, with native Apple Silicon support listed and a minimum of Windows 11.
Preparation 2 compared with similar plugins
Augmented STRINGS by Arturia is a virtual instrument for Windows and macOS, offered as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone. EGP by UVI is a virtual instrument for Windows and macOS with no formats listed in the notes. Preparation 2 is a VST3, AU and AAX synth by Physical Audio that uses physical string models with a pluck, bow and sidechain excitation.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preparation 2 | Physical Audio | Synth | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €79.34 |
| Augmented STRINGS | Arturia | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
| EGP | UVI | Virtual Instruments | Windows, macOS | €147.76 | |
| Soliste DBS 1130 – Double Bass | Expressive E | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| Soliste VLN 356 – Violin | Expressive E | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
Price and availability
Preparation 2 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €79.34. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Preparation 2 FAQ
Does Preparation 2 support Apple Silicon Macs?
Native support for Apple Silicon is listed by the developer.
Which hosts are named for Preparation 2?
Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, FL Studio, Reaper, Studio One and Bitwig are named by the developer.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Preparation 2?
A working serial is the string most often typed alongside the plugin name, and a keygen is the tool usually searched with it.
Is Preparation 2 available as a torrent or magnet link?
The release circulates as a repack packed in .rar and .iso, most often shared as a torrent or magnet link.