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@Amicus717^^^ This is a good idea to check, since the problem appears to happen when the GUI window is closed. FYI: I just checked ST 4 v4.2.2.0 VST3 in Studio One 5 and the latest CbB. All good, even created and saved a 4-part multi in S1, then opened it in CbB. Opened and closed the plugin GUI several times in each DAW without any crashes. Assuming Windows 10 is up to date, also make sure that you have the necessary Windows Visual C++ redistributables installed. Sometimes when some of those are missing or not up to date strange things can happen due to application dependencies. More likely the most recent ones needed for current software, and the older ones for legacy software. This is the list of them installed on my Windows 10 PC (from Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Programs and Features):

Found this one already lurking in my Amplitube 5 collection...

I guess the Bitwig execs were broken-hearted over the Venus Theory breakup... ?

That's a good reason not to jump onto the upgrade bandwagon before it is absolutely necessary. I value stability over the latest new thing.

Well I didn't want to say that Win 10 is supported until Oct. 14, 2025. So no reason to rush into Win 11 if stability is what you want. But I just did. MS growing pains, maybe?

I have the NanoPad, but not the NanoKontrol. I would check with KORG to see if they have updated drivers.

That one looks interesting! Reviewed on SOS here: https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/united-plugins-transmutator

Not really fond of the UVI workstation. Never really clicked with me for some reason. I have a Digital Synth sound set from UVI that I no longer use. Passed up the NI Retro Machines MK2 that came with Komplete. Same for the Tracktion Retromod series, I have one of those that remains unused.

https://www.amplesound.net/en/Guitar_Strummer.pdf

You may want to take a look at Renegade Acoustic Guitar from Indiginus. It's very reasonably priced ($69), but requires the full version of Kontakt. https://www.indiginus.com/renegade-acoustic-guitar https://soundbytesmag.net/review-renegade-acoustic-guitar-from-indiginus/ 32 generic strum patterns come built in that you can use as-is or modify, or you can create your own from scratch. You can link ten of these to ten keyswitches for on-the-fly pattern switching. The strum sequencer can have up to sixteen steps. Each step specifies whether the chord should be an up- or down-stroke, muted or sustained, and each stroke’s velocity. It’s simple and intuitive. Orange Tree Samples virtual guitars for Kontakt Player, such as Evolution Songwriter ($179) have a strum module that allows you to edit and save user strum patterns. Ample Sound virtual guitars (non-Kontakt) such as Ample Guitar M ($169) feature the Strummer — a built-in sequencer that makes it possible for users to develop their own strum patterns. As far as I know the virtual guitars from Native Instruments and UJAM just provide preset strum patterns.

Just saw this in the Ample Sound guitar strummer guide: 1.7 Strum with Articulations (Original) By combining articulation keyswitches and chord switch keys, you can play Natural Harmonic, Palm Mute, Slide In & Out, Legato Slide, Hammer-On & Pull-Off and Pop while strumming.

There's a few good ones in that list that qualify for impulse buys! Melda MCompare ($12) looks interesting. Already have Cherry Audio CA2600($12), Eventide Shimmerverb ($24), Kilohearts Convolver ($19.50), Melda MDynamic Eq ($12), and Tracktion Biotek 2 ($23.88).

Craig's List, huh?

Nah, up to him... ?

If it had been me I would have contacted customer support directly.

Exactly!

That demonstration shows he is using a MIDI pattern in the piano roll to trigger the additional articulations during the strums. They are not actually part of the pattern bank in the Ample VSTi. I assume that piano roll technique might be possible with any strumming engine, as long as those articulations are available via keyswitches.

That was a nice change for v5 Artist, including the VST support.

How to play guitar parts on keyboard... ?

The way it should work is when you register your new device at PreSonus, you get to download the version that is current. Since PreSonus is no longer selling the old version I would be pretty confident you would be entitled to receive S1 Artist v6. Here's a deal at Sweetwater, the PreSonus AudioBox iOne USB Audio Interface for $119.99 $69.95 - Instant Savings: $50.04 https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AudioBoxiOne--presonus-audiobox-ione-usb-audio-interface

Komplete Now is time limited to a 3-month demo. The NI Massive & iZotope Ozone Elements plugins are free & unlimited.

Tip: Try opening Massive in the Komplete Kontrol plugin. You will be able to use the NKS preview sounds in the preset list without having to load each preset. Better yet, use the filters and select "Soundscapes", then pick one of the sub-types such as "Ambivalent" or "Hypnotizing". Should narrow the target down a bit for you...

Interesting tutorial! It had never before occurred to me to import samples into ST4. ?