String Machine is a virtual string instrument from EastWest Sounds built around four color-coded instrument sections, with samples of vintage hardware units and ensemble chorus emulations.
String Machine at a glance
| Developer | EastWest Sounds |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Virtual Instruments |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.13 or later |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €51.56 (regular €101.15) |
What String Machine does
Its sounds are based on high-quality sampling of vintage hardware, and the developer describes the set as a tribute to the great string synthesizers of the 60s, 70s and 80s. Each of the four sections holds a number of instruments that can be combined in many ways, which makes the hybrid design of electronic and acoustic instruments flexible in use.
Key features
- Vintage ensemble chorus. An ensemble chorus emulation based on the chorus of classic string machines is included as part of the sound.
- Hybrid instrument design. Electronic and acoustic instrument sounds are combined so that a single section can move between synthetic and string-like textures.
- Panel modeled on vintage synths. The user interface takes its layout from vintage string machine synthesizers, with chunky instrument switches along the front panel.
Compatibility
String Machine is available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows 10 and macOS 10.13 or later.
Plugins similar to String Machine
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Solina V | Arturia | Synth | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| VSM IV | GForce Software | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €59.49 (regular €118.99) |
| Streichfett | Waldorf | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €103.09 |
Price and availability
String Machine was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €51.56, reduced from €101.15. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
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