I saw this on KVR
 

 
Applied Acoustics Systems has announced the upcoming release of Strum Acoustic GS-2, an all-new version of its Strum Acoustic GS-1 guitar track production plug-in.
Strum Acoustic GS-2 will ship with a new streamlined interface, a new equalizer and compressor module, a new multi-effect processor as well as native 64-bit operation on Mac OS X and Windows, and much more. The factory library has been completely redesigned and includes an impressive collection of steel and nylon guitars.
Strum is based on an elaborate voicing module which automatically voices chords played on the keyboard as a guitar player would on the fretboard. Strumming and picking actions are reproduced by an auto-strum function, special strumming keys, or MIDI loops.
"We have completely reviewed the modeling behind Strum – from the string to the body – and reconsidered how the different elements interact with each other; we now have a whole new level of realism and dynamics, " said Marc-Pierre Verge, CEO of AAS, "With its extensive collection of guitars and the ability to tweak them as required, Strum Acoustic is more than ever a perfect solution for creating great sounding acoustic guitar tracks."
Pricing and Availability
Strum Acoustic GS-2 will be available by the end of the first quarter of 2015 at a suggested retail price of $199. Upgrades will be available for Strum Acoustics GS-1 users.
Strum Acoustic GS-2 runs on both Mac OS X and Windows in 32- and 64-bit host sequencers supporting the VST, Audio Units, RTAS, and AAX Native plug-in formats.
 

 
I am not too excited by this. I am just looking forward to Gerg getting his new strum engine into Orange Tree's Steel Strings.

Will be curious to see what the upgrade price is for owners of the Full GS-1.

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Will be curious to see what the upgrade price is for owners of the Full GS-1.

AAS has priced version 2 upgrades of other instruments (upgrading from version 1, that is) at a very reasonable $39.  I would expect this one to be no different.  If you've got version 1, it's a pretty easy decision.  Now, what it will be for those who got Strum bundled with SONAR, I have no idea.

IIRC I started with the Strum bundle that came with Sonar but then I purchased the upgrade to the full GS-1. If the upgrade is less than $50 it will be a no brainer purchase.