DSK releases Strings v1.0
DSK Music has released DSK Strings v1.0, a freeware classic string instruments VSTi plugin.
Features
- 2 Layers (22 instruments)
- ADSR for each layer
- Octave and micro-tunning selector
- Effects: Flanger, Delay and Reverb
- Midi Automation
The instruments included are:
- Cello (p, sp, sf, sm)
- ContraBass (p, sp, sf)
- Viola (p, sp, sf)
- Violin (p, sp, sf, sm)
- Full String section (sp, sf, sm)
- Glisando Fx
p = pizzicato, sp = section piano, sf = section forte, sm = section marcato
DSK Strings v1.0 (31.0 MB) can be downloaded below.
DSK Strings v1.0 Downloads: 96239 times
Make sure to check out DSK’s other synths if you haven’t before.






DSK changed the name from DSK StringZ to DSK Strings (since StringZ might be easily confused with Krakli StringZ)
gooooooood
How come I can’t export this plugin’s sound into an mp3?
Hi Matt, what host are you using? I’ve seen this before with FL Studio, but I think it was resolved by the user just by starting another project.
If by host you mean program I’m using, I am using FL Studio 7. I tried it again by starting a new project and it worked. :D
I just hope it will work after I save a new project
whoops I forgot to say thanks in that last comment before posting. Thanks!
hey there! ,, with the FLSTUDIO 7.0 problem its something to do with fruity wrapper,, im not sure exactly but im having a good look into this,,,, cos in fruity 7 you cant have too many strings open other wise they all screw up
ok when trying to replace the strings VST in FL 7.0 ,, i get the error message
ACCESS VIOLATION AT ADDRESS 064F4A66 IN MODULE ‘AF_CHORUS.SEP’. WRITE OF ADDRESS 00000008
IF ANYONE KNOW WHAT THAT IS JUST YELL :D
only success im having at this is by creating multiple version of the DSK Strings.dll and the DSK strings folder.
maybe as a suggestion that the DSK strings work more as a sampler ,,, so it has a small .dll file while only using a single .wav file,,, this would be beneficial cos its only loading what it needs,, instead of the whole 30mg .dll ??
or you could make one main .dll ,, and have different modes so it can resample the Brass sounds as well as strings, b3x, and elektric keys???
please dont critique my ideas,,, as i fully apprecriate and respect the DSK team.
I think the link for download the DSK Strings v1.0 is missing, please take a look on it (it doesn’t take to any kind of download, instead of that, it redirects to another review)
… hmmm… let’s try again …
My host DAW is Fruity Loops 7 and I’ve been using the computer’s own QWERTY keyboard to play music. Now I’ve got a MIDI-to-USB converter and a proper ‘piano’ keyboard, but I can’t seem to get this to work. Am I missing something here? I don’t know the first thing about MIDI. Cheers, Mick.
How do you have it connected? Did you read the Help File? Do you still need help?
The ‘piano’ keyboard (made by CREATIVE) has a MIDI out connection, which I plug into the USB of my computer via a MIDI-to-USB converter lead. Not seen any HELP files and CREATIVE say they can’t help – can anybody? Cheers, Mick W.
Hi Mick,
I’ve emailed you some suggestions. You probably need to enable the MIDI keyboard in FL Studio.
http://www.flstudio.com/help/h.....s_midi.htm
Many Thanks! The CREATIVE keyboard isn’t powered (no batteries or mains!) but I will certainly try your suggestions. Thanks again, Mick W.
experiencing popping while playing strings. any suggestions? thanx
I’ve played the DSK strings in both Fruity Loops 3 and 7 – for some reason the ‘noise’ is worse in FL 3! In fact, DSK strings, brass and keys are all noisier in FL 3 – some other VSTis are the same in FL 3. Possibly an amp-to-amp overload so if you can, turn the volume down on your VSTi first! Also, the headphone output on my computer is noisy and not good enough to record from, so next is a USB output interface. Cheers, Mick W.
Is the download actually there? I’ve been “downloading” it for about half an hour, still on 0%?
Luke AKA Elro thanks for the tip but I tried with the Dsk electrik and unfortunately it does help at all…I’m trying to take out the song as mp3 and cant because of that information:
“ACCESS VIOLATION AT ADDRESS 064F4A66 IN MODULE ‘AF_CHORUS.SEP’. WRITE OF ADDRESS 00000008″
If anyone can help pls I’ll appreciate.
anybody please help me..!!
how to install dsk strings into FL studio 5 that i’m using? how does it functioning actually??
Hi Halim,
Do you know how to install VST plug-ins in FL Studio?
It’s probably the same as in the latest version of FL Studio: http://www.flstudio.com/help/h.....lugins.htm
Let me know if you need any more assistance.
This is by far the best string VST I’ve heard in a long time. So customisable and effective, and a good sounding string VST is never frowned upon!
I’m using Cubase SX3 and have had no problems with it whatsoever.
To all of you using this with Fruity Loops, FLS is well known to have problems with VST’s of all shapes and sizes. You’re probably better off using Soundfonts with FLS.
great stuff .but i got a problem.after some days of use with adobe audition 3, the programm characterizes it unsupported.i deleted it and inserted again but the prob remains .anyone knows something?
Hiya,
ive been working on a track with your Strings vst, excellent vst might i add,
however when using it it with ableton live 7.09 it says there is a error in the vst and then just shuts down…any suggestions?
Thanks
x
how do I install DSK strings? winzip is telling me my pc cannot recognise the file…do i need some other program to install it with?
please, someone help…
Hi Charlie, sounds like perhaps the download isn’t complete. Did you verify the zip file you have is about 31 MB?
I WANT TO KNOW IF ANY ONE CAN SEND ME FL STUDIO 7(NOT DEMO).
I HAVE STUDIO 4 PRODUCER VERSION, BUT A MAIL FRIEND SEND IT TO ME FROM OUT OF MY COUNTRY GHANA. BUT I DON’T KNOW HIS WHEREABOUTS.
I COMB ROUND IN GHANA BUT FOUND NON. FL STUDIO IS GOOD FOR ME I LIKE IT COS ITS GOOD FOR ME. THANKS, DJ SOW, GHANA. AFRICA
@ DJ Snow: You’re asking for pirated software in the wrong place. FL Studio is NOT freeware.
You can buy it at 10% discount with the link in the sidebar, it’s worth it. If you don’t agree you should consider using some other software…
To Charlie: are you using Windows Firewall on your system? If so, check the ZIP file: right-click on it and select “Properties.” Near the bottom, it might say if the file is blocked because it came from another computer (ie. a download). It’s up to you to then click on the “Unblock” button, then press “OK.” Afterward, try to unzip DSK Strings into your preferred location on the hard drive.
hay guys… can someone help me,i cant download this for several days…is the link disabled or what? if anyone can help,please feel free to write on divine_nol@yahoo.com . thanx
EXCELENTE.!! Excelente Pluggin, realmente lo recomiendo, quede encantado con el sonido tan ral que genera…..Los Felicito..!!!
EXCELLENT.! Excellent Pluggin really recommend it, is very happy with the sound generated ….. Congratulations..!!!
this vst will not export to mp3….I have FL8 and I have tried doing it in a new file :(
am using DAP.. and it is saying it requires a pass word or authentication
Hey guys, if downloading doesn’t work make sure you’re not using some kind of download accelerator like DAP.
Hi, I am using FLStudio 6 and used this VST plugin. The sound is pretty decent and I like it. But there are some issues. I have 3 tracks of DSK Strings and one of them playing different notes in succession (not very fast). Now when I play them together, the tempo slows down and it generates noises when it plays the successive notes. This is a show stopper for me. I cannot use just 1 track of strings. Any workaround? When does DSK plan to fix it?
Wish “Matt” had come back and commented. I’m having the same problem, as is another guy I know. I’ve written a song using this plugin, and it won’t export to an mp3, even though all other sounds (and many other songs) work fine. Using FL8. Won’t export to OGG either.
Also, when I open the song in FL8, the plugin sounds won’t load and play, like all other sounds. Anyone else have this issue?
I like the strings VST here, it is very nice sounding.
I have just one problem, which is fairly common. I can’t render it as an MP3. Ive got Acid Pro 6.0[f i think]. I am guessing it deals with the routing, as I have the stereo out versions of the acoustic and machine drum samplers, both work fine.
I even try to be crafty and open a hardware track while recording, and play the string samples through a undistorted synth, but as soon as I go to record, the VSTs stop sending MIDI.
Anyone have Acid Pro or know how I can route this to get sound to be rendered?
Many Thanks
I am having a problem with SaxophoneZ, Brass and ElectriK_GuitarZ are crashing Cubase Studio 4. It may be that it is happening because I am running 64bit Windows.
Can I get any suggestions here? Saxaphone and brass sounded good while they were working.
After that they kept crashing the program until I removed them from the VST directory.
Sorry the above comment should have said Windows 7 beta 64bit
I get loads of poppin sounds on all of my sounds now as i installed the VST, no poppin sounds before on my original sounds, now the strings jus like damaged my normal mp3’s etc. any suggestions? it could be my sound card or Speakers?
Hi all!
Just downloading it now, but while I wait, can somebody tell me what soundfonts are?
Thx!
J
Oh, and BTW, I’m not the same James as is above!
:-)
How can I import this in Magix Music Maker 12 or 14?