PartialString – A finite-difference time-domain physical modelling synthesiser
Summary
PartialString is a real-time finite-difference time-domain physical modelling synthesiser that simulates plucked-string vibration using the 1D wave equation. It supports up to 10 simultaneous strings, with configurable excitation, pickup positions, LFO modulation, dampers, and variable accuracy for CPU control. The article includes download options for macOS, Windows, and Linux, as well as background on the developer and the project's research lineage.