Get with the times
Verdict
Alongside ensemble chorus effects modelled on the ARP Solina and the Roland VP-330, String Machine features a Modern mode. This approach brings the sonics more up to date, and results in a less pronounced chorus that blends in better with more densely packed arrangements. The chorus type can be changed by heading over to Opus’s mix page, where you can also find controls for the insert effects on each selected channel, Volume faders for the four instrument sections, four FX Bus channels and your master channel. It’s also in the Mix section that you can more precisely build the intensity of your patch’s textures. More basic knobs for section volume and overall patch balance and stereo positioning are found on the main Play tab. While these can be good to roughly scale your String Machine sound, it’s recommended that you do most of your fine-tuning within the Mix section, before you apply your String Machine patch to a bigger project.