The Crow Hill Co. is offering Pocket Strings, a broadcast-quality string instrument plugin, as a free download for a limited time. To access it, users must subscribe to the CHC newsletter. Compatible with PC and Mac (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX), this plugin is designed to bring high-end string sounds to every kind of music creator.
Pocket Strings was developed with a clear mission: to make world-class string sounds available to all, regardless of background, gear, or budget. The CHC team recorded some of the UK’s top classical musicians and traveled to Pisa, Italy, to acquire rare analog string synths, including the Yamaha CS-80 and ARP Solina Ensemble, all in pursuit of crafting an inspiring and accessible tool.
Broadcast-Grade Sound, Pocket-Sized Convenience
Intended as a portable creative tool, Pocket Strings allows producers and composers to write orchestral music on the go. Whether in a studio or collaborating remotely, users can access richly expressive string textures with no setup complexity or additional purchases. It’s designed to handle everything from rough demos to finished productions.
The instrument blends a classical string section (with three articulations) and a separate controllable double bass layer with vintage synth textures. These layers can be shaped further using the built-in Glass EQ, algorithmic and granular reverbs, and intuitive modulation tools.
Designed for Musicians of All Levels
CHC hopes the plugin will inspire collaboration and help lower the barrier to creating orchestral music. Its compact size—reduced from over 130 GB of recorded content to just 850 MB—makes it easy to share projects and work across platforms without technical friction.
Features
- 3 string techniques performed by a classical section
- Independent control over double bass
- Synth layers from vintage Yamaha CS-80 & ARP Solina
- Glass EQ for shaping fundamental frequencies
- Algorithmic and granular reverbs
- Built-in modulation controls for expression
- Over 130 GB of content compressed into 850 MB
- VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX formats for PC and Mac
Free Download
Pocket Strings is available as a free download from The Crow Hill Co. via newsletter subscription.