Applied Acoustics Funk Essence - Sound Pack for Strum GS-2

With Funk Essence, his latest Strum sound pack, Brazilian producer and keyboard virtuoso Thiago Pinheiro introduces an eclectic selection of sounds that embody the spirit of funk from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. From disco-influenced funk to more vintage styles with a shuffled approach, this collection pays homage to the greats like James Brown, George Clinton, and Sly Stone. Designed to make your music groove like never before, Funk Essence features a range of sounds from clean guitars to phased and crunchy tones, exploring many sub-genres and sub-styles of funk.

Funk Essence includes 12 funk styles, 84 guitar presets, and 84 strumming patterns playable with your own chord progressions. Whether you're composing for TV, creating sync music, or just laying down the foundation for a groovy track, Funk Essence is tailor-made to help you inject infectious rhythms and soulful vibes into your compositions. Ideal for adding that authentic funk flavor to any genre, Funk Essence invites you to explore sounds inspired by the pioneers and legends of funk.

Who’s Thiago Pinheiro?

Thiago Pinheiro was born and raised into a family of famous Brazilian musicians, and his talent was revealed at an early age and followed closely. Gifted with perfect pitch, he began composing on the piano at age four. By the time he was twelve, Thiago had performed alongside major players such as Stevie Wonder, Billy Cobham, Gilberto Gil, and Hermeto Pascoal. Producer and director Thiago Pinheiro is an acclaimed virtuoso and audio technology pioneer, as well as a versatile pianist and keyboard player whose work ranges from blues and jazz to house, drum and bass, and other electronic genres. Constantly hitting dance floors across Brazil, Europe, Asia, and especially in the United States, Thiago’s music is also heard in Hollywood and the movie industry.