Vintage String Ultimate 3
The deal
$29.99 at KVR Marketplace (down from $39.99), a 25% discount. The sale runs through August 25, 2026.
What it is
Vintage String Ultimate 3 is a hybrid synthesizer from RDGAudio that blends sample-based playback with physical modeling in a dedicated string engine. It's built around three oscillators and delivers string articulations that respond to velocity and sample dampness, aiming for realistic bowed-string character without relying purely on multi-sampling.
Who it's for
Composers and producers scoring film, TV, and game music, as well as electronic and experimental artists who want organic string textures they can shape and layer into a mix. It suits anyone who wants expressive strings without loading a full orchestral sample library.
Key features
- Ships with over 170 factory presets covering a range of string textures and hybrid patches
- Supports multi-voicing with a light CPU and RAM footprint, so it's practical to run several instances at once
- Includes built-in EQ, reverb, delay, chorus, and compression so patches are mix-ready out of the box
- A dynamic LFO and step sequencer let you build movement and rhythmic variation into sustained string parts
