Preparation 2 by Physical Audio

Hi, we’ve just released version 2 of Preparation, the physical modelling instrument that simulates the interactions of strings and bars colliding with objects, in the spirit of prepared piano.

For those familiar with the original version, Preparation 2 adds a fret object for the strings to collide with, bowing and side-chain audio, two LFOs, and an effects suite.

Preparation 2 Features

- Two physically modelled strings or bars collide with a rattle and dynamic fret

- Excite the strings using Pluck, Bow or Audio (sidechain input)

- Set string/bar properties: Sustain, Tone, Inharmonicity, Gain, Pan, Non-Linearity/Tuning

- Deep customisation of fret and rattle (Position, Gap, Mass, Stiffness, Edge...)

- Effects suite featuring EQ, compressor, tremolo, phaser, VCF, wah, distortion, drive, fuzz, delay and reverb

- Two LFOs to modulate rattle/fret properties or effects controls

- Keyboard and Velocity modulation for string and rattle properties

- Detailed pluck designer to set range and low/high sensitivity

- MIDI CC and integrations, MPE functionality for pluck and bow force, position and glide

- Attack/Boost/Release controls shape the sound’s level through time

- 160+ Presets plus control randomisation

You can find out more about Preparation 2 at https://physicalaudio.co.uk/products/preparation-2.

Introductory pricing is set at £48/€48+VAT/$59, later rising to £79/€80+VAT/$99.

Existing Preparation version 1 license holders can email our support for a personal 50% off voucher for Preparation 2.