Preparation 2
The deal
$59 at KVR Marketplace (down from $99). Sale ends July 23, 2026.
What it is
Preparation 2 is a physical modeling synthesis instrument from Physical Audio that creates "augmented strings" through virtual acoustic modeling. It simulates collisions between virtual strings and objects to generate unique instrumental and experimental soundscapes. Available in VST3, Audio Unit, and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.
Who it's for
Producers and sound designers working in experimental, cinematic, or avant-garde music who want acoustic-feeling string textures that go beyond what sampled instruments can offer.
Key features
- Dual virtual strings with collision and rattle capabilities for tactile, experimental sound design
- Three excitation modes - pluck, bow, and audio sidechain input - control how the strings are set in motion
- String properties including sustain, tone, inharmonicity, and nonlinearity let you shape everything from realistic acoustic behavior to extreme alien textures
- Adjustable fret, rattle, and microphone positions add further tonal control across the full signal path
