MIDI Strummer is an AUv3 plugin that simulates guitar strumming and picking techniques for MIDI sequencing or live performance. It features an internal soundfont player, a pattern editor for custom strumming, and a song mode for chaining chord progressions. The app serves as both a MIDI generator for external synths and a standalone instrument.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Music producers and songwriters using AUv3-compatible hosts who require realistic guitar articulation and MIDI-driven chord performance.
What does it look like?
Key features
Allows users to create and transpose custom picking or strumming patterns to selected chord pads.
Supports importing .SF2 and .DLS soundfonts to serve as the primary audio source.
Enables the chaining of chord patterns to construct full songs with varying strumming and picking styles.
Provides 16 definable pads that can be triggered remotely via MIDI or manual tapping.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Maintenance developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: maintenance.
Who built it?
4Pockets.com
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Where is it heading?
Bottom line
While the app offers powerful MIDI guitar simulation and soundfont integration, users report stability issues and limitations regarding complex rhythmic patterns like triplets.
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