FTM String by LMS: A Vibrating String Simulator
In the world of music production and sound design, new tools constantly emerge, offering unique approaches to sound creation. FTM String, developed by LMS, is such a plugin. It’s not just another virtual instrument, but a simulator based on a physical model of a vibrating string. It can reproduce the sounds of various instruments, from plucked strings to some percussion instruments, using the original Functional Transformation Method (FTM).
The main idea behind FTM String is to emulate the physical process – exciting a string at a certain point by plucking or striking. This approach opens up wide possibilities for the sound palette, allowing you to create sounds that imitate real instruments, as well as experiment with their parameters to achieve completely new, unique timbres. The plugin focuses not on perfectly replicating a specific instrument, but on flexibility and variability, which makes it a powerful tool for creative sound exploration.
Features and Characteristics of FTM String
FTM String allows you to model a whole range of stringed instruments. Its arsenal includes simulations of:
- Guitars
- Basses
- Harpsichord
In addition, due to the principle of string excitation imitation, the plugin can also reproduce the sound of some percussion instruments where the main source of sound is a vibrating element similar to a string or plate:
- Xylophone
- Vibraphone
- Chimes
The main advantage of this plugin, resulting from the use of the FTM method, is not the accurate copying of the sound of real instruments, but unparalleled flexibility and variability. The type of simulated instrument is determined solely by the physical parameters of the model. These parameters can be adjusted continuously and “on the fly” during performance or programming. This gives sound engineers and musicians unprecedented control over sound shaping.
The ability to change the model parameters in real time allows you to create dynamic, lively timbres that change according to the performance. This is especially valuable for creating expressive parts or for generating unexpected sound textures in the sound design process. Instead of being limited to fixed samples or rigidly defined models, the user of FTM String receives a tool that responds to the slightest changes in parameters, opening the way to unlimited sound experimentation.
Ideal Application of the Plugin
FTM String will find its place in the arsenal of musicians and sound designers who are looking for something more than standard emulators. It’s ideal for:
- Creating unique instrumental timbres that don’t exist in nature.
- Sound design for games, films, or multimedia projects where original sounds are needed.
- Experimental music and avant-garde sound explorations.
- Giving a fresh sound to traditional genres by integrating unusual timbres.
- Studying the principles of physical sound modeling.
The plugin works in VST format and is compatible with the Windows operating system (Win32). Its availability and unique approach to synthesis make it an interesting addition to any virtual studio. If you’re tired of standard sounds and want to expand your creative horizons, FTM String by LMS may be just the tool that will help you bring your boldest sound ideas to life. Discover the world of vibrating strings and functional transformations with FTM String!
