About
Physical modelling is a process of recreating the physical reactions and unique interplay of both physical and electronic components using mathematical models and algorithms to create a realistic reproduction.
- Physically modelled instruments simulate the playability and complex behaviour of real acoustic instruments.
- Because there are no samples, the file size of these plugins are just a tiny fraction of that required by other virtual instruments.
This is an excellent overview of physical modeling compared to sampling;
Physical Modeling Plugins
- Ableton
- Tension - physical modeling string synthesizer capable of creating incredibly accurate reproductions of real stringed instruments or otherworldly hybrids
- Applied Acoustics Systems
- Chromaphone - creative synthesis with real-life acoustic character
- Ultra Analog VA-3 - performs as a unique and powerful synth that is fast, easy, and remarkably versatile
- Audio Modeling
- SWAM String Sections - truly innovative suite of four plug-ins, corresponding to the orchestra sections Violins, Violas, Cellos, and Double Basses, and based on Audio Modeling’s exclusive modeling technology
- Arturia
- Piano V - finest array of production-worthy pianos
- Expressive E
- imagine - a playful world of unknown acoustic sounds
- Modartt
- Pianoteq - award-winning virtual instrument
- Physical Audio
- Derailer - physical modelling instrument plugin built from mathematical models of strings, bars and spring connection elements
- Modus - virtual world of conceptual instruments, modelled with cutting edge physical behaviours and acoustic properties
- Preparation - based on mathematical modelling of 2 basic elements; strings which can be configured as bars, and a rattling element
- Rhizomatic
- Plasmonic - captures the complex acoustic resonances of Physical Modeling, expands on it with more familiar elements of Subtractive Synthesis, and adds a few unique twists