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U-he BeatZille v1.0.2 x64 x86 VST VST3 AU AAX WiN MAC LiNUX [FREE] 0 (0)

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Beatzille: little monster
Beatzille is a compact version of our monster modular synthesizer Bazille. Although its condensed feature set makes it the ‘little brother’, Beatzille is still an engaging and capable synthesizer. Power and style run in the family. Digital oscillators, analogue-style filter and flexible patching will keep you busy for a good while before thinking about tackling Bazille.

Features:
• Modular architecture
• 2 digital oscillators with simultaneous frequency modulation (FM), phase distortion (PD) and fractal resonance (FR)
• Polyphonic (up to 8 voices), duophonic (split oscillator pitches), legato or retriggered monophonic
• Pitch transpose, drift and glide control
• 1 multimode analogue-style filter with 6 parallel outputs (4× lowpass, bandpass, highpass)
• 2 ADSR envelopes with sustain slope (fall/rise) and 5 trigger modes
• 1 LFO with 3 parallel outputs with various waveforms
• 16-step sequencer with 8 morphable snapshots. 4 output sockets for parallel sequences, envelope triggers and more
• 2 multiplex units for mixing, crossfades, ring modulation or amplitude modulation
• Built-in stereo delay with tape wow, feedback and damping filters
• 1 mapping generator (waveshaper / incrementer)
• Audio-rate signal processors: inverter, rectifier, sample & hold, dual lag generator and quantizer
• White and pink noise generators
• MIDI modulation sources include modwheel, velocity, breath, pressure, key follow, gate and more
• Single-page interface
• Skinnable UI
• Resizable UI from 70% to 200%
• Global preferences page
• MIDI learn overlay and editable MIDI CC list
• Over 160 factory presets
• NEW in v1.0.2: Support for Oddsound MTS-ESP

Small and mighty
Striking the balance between too much and too little, Beatzille is the happy medium. It presents an introduction to modular synthesis and a taste of the power of Bazille without being overwhelming.

Oscillators
Beatzille’s oscillators embrace two digital synthesis methods developed during the 1980s: frequency modulation (FM) and phase distortion (PD). We also added a process we call fractal resonance (Fractalize), which sounds similar to the classic oscillator sync effect when swept.

All three synthesis methods run simultaneously, so you can combine them to create an extensive range of sounds. Beatzille is great at generating weird modular blips and squeaks, but you can even coax soft pads and organic keys from the oscillators—as demonstrated by the factory library. Add modulation for even more sound possibilities.

Filter
The filter is a favourite in the sound designer’s toolkit. Cut frequencies, boost others, add texture and colour. Beatzille’s analogue-style filter complements the digital oscillators, providing warmth and drive. And its self-oscillation capability opens up some intriguing sound design opportunities.

Even with a single filter Beatzille offers plenty of creative horizons. The six parallel outputs (highpass, bandpass and four types of lowpass) with multiple modulation options make it easy to create complex, shifting textures.

Delay
Beatzille has only one built-in effect, but it’s good one: stereo delay with optional host sync. Push your sound around in space with independent delay times and volumes for each channel. Conjure ghostly echoes using tape-like wobble and filtering or set up endless repetitions. Tweak all controls to find the perfect delay.

Release notes:

Beatzille 1.0.2 (revision 12092)

Native M1 ARM support

Improvements:
• Native support for Apple Silicon chips (M1)
• macOS Big Sur compatibility
• Improved GUI performance
• Support for Oddsound MTS-ESP
• Improved handling of junction links on Windows
• VST3 support added
• Improved preset browser
• Improved soundset installation
• Pitch Bend range now +/-48
• Minor GUI fixes/tweaks
• Various Mac and Windows installer improvements
• System info displayed in GUI (revision, OS, plugin format)
• Hold pedal behaviour improved (0-63 = off, 64-127 = on)
• Ctrl A/B replaces fixed Breath and Expression modulation
• Changed how LFO Wave and LFO Phase influence envelope triggering

Fixed Bugs:
• Fixed multiple sequencer issues
• Fixed multiple issues with envelope triggering via LFO and sequencer
• Fixed notes starting on same time stamp but different MIDI channel might not play
• Fixed LFO in sync mode being too slow on its first cycle
• Fixed mapping generator not updating instantly
• Fixed multiplex potentially killing audio output
• Fixed crash when loading script presets (e.g. Randomizer)
• Fixed rare crash on project reload
• Fixed audio clicks when switching presets
• Various small fixes and improvements

Known Issues:
• Context menus need plugin focus to work (Apple issue)
• Cable style “natural” can cause GUI glitches

Special Notes:
• AAX support on Mac removed temporarily (will come back in next update)
• Updated minimum requirements, CPU needs to support SSE4.2 instruction set
• Linux: minimum required glibc version is 2.28 (otherwise plugins won’t show up)
• macOS 32-bit support discontinued

The Windows installer was improved to prevent common installations issues. Please check the suggested installation paths during installation, making sure the update is installed into the same location as the previous version, and all installed plugin formats are being updated.

Envelope triggering via LFO and sequencer was reworked in order to fix multiple bugs in this area. This means some presets might not sound as intended anymore. We therefore recommend to finish ongoing projects before updating to the new version. Please refer to the “Patch Conversion Tips” file to get more info on how to adjust your presets.

https://u-he.com/products/beatzille/

U-he Zebra CM 1.1.1 WiN/OSX/LiNUX FREE 0 (0)

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ZebraCM: Baby zebra

ZebraCM is a stripped-down version of Zebra2 with a selection of modules organised in a simple layout. Though smaller, ZebraCM is still an adept synthesizer with enough features to keep you busy before stepping up to the full experience of Zebra2.

Please note: ZebraCM was commissioned by Computer Music magazine for their readers. It is only available via Computer Music, not from u-he.com or our resellers.

2 wavetable (16) oscillators with integrated sync and spectral filter
Polyphonic (up to 16 voices), duophonic, mono or legato
Stereo signal path
Noise generator: White, pink, digital or crackles
Filter with 20 modes (various lowpass, bandpass, notch, shelf, allpass…)
3 LFOs
2 ADSR envelopes with fall/rise sustain
3 effects: chorus, delay, reverb
Resizable UI from 70% to 200%
Skinnable UI
221 factory presets
NEW in v1.1.1: Support for Oddsound MTS-ESP

https://u-he.com/products/zebracm/

Gatelab by Audiomodern 4 (1)

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Gatelab by Audiomodern is a Virtual Effect Audio Plugin and a Mobile Audio App and a Standalone Application for macOS, Windows and iOS. It functions as a VST Plugin, an Audio Units Plugin, a VST3 Plugin, an AAX Plugin and a Standalone Application.

Gatelab is a creative gate sequencer, volume Modulation generator and beyond.
It randomizes a unique combination of parameters and is delivering
ever-evolving patterns and endless rhythmic effects.

Chop up any audio signal through a number of music-creation and sound-mangling features
and generate fresh new ideas on the spot.

It can also send MIDI data, giving it the ability to control or randomize parameters in other plugins.

Features:

  • VST/VST3/AU/AAX/iOS & Standalone.
  • Generate Gate Sequences in real-time.
  • Syncs to Host tempo.
  • Wet/Dry mix control.
  • MIDI Controllable.
  • Infinity Mode.
  • Quick Load presets.
  • 64-bit Compatible.
  • Instant/Tap Bypass for live performance.
  • Gate/Flow modes.
  • Disintegration & Grow modes.
  • Customizable Sequence Range.
  • MIDI Output.
  • No Two Patterns will Ever be the Same.

https://audiomodern.com

 

Togu Audio Line TAL-NoiseMaker v5.0.4 x64 VST VST3 AU AAX WiN MAC LiNUX [FREE] 0 (0)

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TAL-NoiseMaker is a virtual analog synthesizer with a great sound and low CPU usage.
128 factory presets included, 80 made by Frank “Xenox” Neumann / Particular – Sound

FEATURES
• 3 Oscillators
Osc 1, +- 24 semitones, fine tune, phase control (saw, pulse, noise).
Osc 2, +- 24 semitones, fine tune, phase control (saw, rectangle, triangle, sine).
Sub Osc (rectangle).
• Osc 1 PM for pulse waveform.
• Osc 2 FM controled by Osc 1.
• Osc 1 & Osc 2 sync to sub osc (saw, pulse, rectangle, triangle(bipolar sync)).
• Adjustable master tune and transpose.
• Up to 6 voices.
• Portamento in mono and poly mode (off, auto, on).
• Ringmod modulates Osc 1 with Osc 2
• Self resonating 4x oversampled filters (24 dB LP, 18 dB LP, 12 dB LP, 6 dB LP, 12 dB HP, 12 dB BP, Notch)
• Filter ADSR (negative and positive)
• Volume ADSR
• Routable ADSR, modulates Filter, Osc 1, Osc 2, PW, FM (negative and positive)
• 2 LFO’s with different running modes: free, sync to host, triggered by note.
Modulates filter, osc 1, osc 2, fm, pw, lfo rate, panorama and volume.
Sine, triangle, saw square, s&h, noise.
Positive and negative modulation.
Phase control.
• Adjustable Velocity dependent control over volume filtercontour and cutoff.
• Adjustable Pitch Wheel control over Cutoff and Pitch.
• One pole HP filter.
• Detune, detunes notes randomly.
• Juno chorus with different modes.
• A built in reverb.
• A built in delay.
• Adjustable filter drive.
• Bitcrusher, affects osc 1 and osc 2. Its a pre the filter stage effect.
• Midi learn for all knobs.
• • Panic button.
Easy to use, no hidden panels.
• 256 great presets (Presets by Frank “Xenox” Neumann / Particular – Sound, The Unshushable Coktor, Alexandra Sendy, TAL, Patrick Kunz).

Requirements:
• Windows: Windows 7 or higher (64 bit host)
• OS X: 10.9 or higher (64 bit host). Universal Binary 2 with native Apple M1 support.
• AAX: Pro Tools 10.3.6 or higher (64 bit).
• LINUX: 64 bit / Ubuntu 18 or similar.

https://tal-software.com/products/tal-noisemaker

U-he Podolski v1.2.3 x64 x86 VST AU AAX WIN MAC LiNUX [FREE] 0 (0)

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Created in 2005 and still going strong. Podolski is a free, straightforward, CPU-efficient virtual analogue synthesizer. One oscillator, one filter, one envelope and an arpeggiator / sequencer. Simple, but with a few tricks up its sleeve. Create high quality sounds with ease.

• Oscillator with variable symmetry (sawtooth to triangle, PWM) and glide
• Polyphonic (up to 16 voices), mono, legato and arpeggiator modes
• 4 envelope modes: ADSR or HDSR, linear or exponential. Sustain has Fall/Rise control
• 2 LFOs: one global, one per voice. Absolute time or host sync, multiple waveforms
• Multimode filter: lowpass, bandpass or highpass with drive and FM
• Combination arpeggiator / 16-step sequencer with extra modulation source
• 2 built-in effects: stereo delay, chorus / flanger
• Resizable UI from 70% to 200%
• Skinnable UI
• Global preferences page
• MIDI learn page and editable list
• Over 300 factory presets
• NEW in v1.2.3: Support for Oddsound MTS-ESP

Requirements
• Apple – Mac OS X 10.9 or newer
• Windows – 7 or newer
• Linux

Host software / DAW
• 1GB RAM, more recommended
• 50MB free disk space
• 1000 × 600 or larger display
Modern CPU required:
• Windows/Linux: Intel Nehalem or newer, AMD Bulldozer or newer
• Mac: Intel Nehalem or newer, Apple M1
• Linux: glibc version 2.28 or newer

NKS-readyPodolski is Native Instruments NKS-ready and compatible with Maschine and Komplete Kontrol hardware.

Podolski
Created in 2005 and still going strong. Podolski is a free, straightforward, CPU-efficient virtual analogue synthesizer. One oscillator, one filter, one envelope and an arpeggiator / sequencer. Simple, but with a few tricks up its sleeve. Create high quality sounds with ease.

• Oscillator with variable symmetry (sawtooth to triangle, PWM) and glide
• Polyphonic (up to 16 voices), mono, legato and arpeggiator modes
• 4 envelope modes: ADSR or HDSR, linear or exponential. Sustain has Fall/Rise control
• 2 LFOs: one global, one per voice. Absolute time or host sync, multiple waveforms
• Multimode filter: lowpass, bandpass or highpass with drive and FM
• Combination arpeggiator / 16-step sequencer with extra modulation source
• 2 built-in effects: stereo delay, chorus / flanger
• Resizable UI from 70% to 200%
• Skinnable UI
• Global preferences page
• MIDI learn page and editable list
• Over 300 factory presets
• NEW in v1.2.3: Support for Oddsound MTS-ESP

Requirements
• Apple – Mac OS X 10.9 or newer
• Windows – 7 or newer
• Linux

Host software / DAW
• 1GB RAM, more recommended
• 50MB free disk space
• 1000 × 600 or larger display
Modern CPU required:
• Windows/Linux: Intel Nehalem or newer, AMD Bulldozer or newer
• Mac: Intel Nehalem or newer, Apple M1
• Linux: glibc version 2.28 or newer

NKS-readyPodolski is Native Instruments NKS-ready and compatible with Maschine and Komplete Kontrol hardware.

https://u-he.com/products/podolski/podolski.html

U-he Zebralette v2.9.3 x64 x86 VST VST3 AU AAX WiN MAC LiNUX [FREE] 5 (1)

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Zebralette: easy spectral synth
Zebralette is our version of a Trojan horse. A free synthesizer and an introduction to Zebra2’s fantastic oscillators. Perhaps it will persuade you to try Zebra2 and upgrade. If one oscillator is this powerful, imagine what you can achieve with four… and all the other great features available in Zebra2.

Features

• A single Zebra2 oscillator with a 16-slot waveset. Read more below
• Oscillator waveform editing with geomorph, spectromorph, geoblend and spectroblend modes. Read more below
• 24 spectral effects including filter, sync, scatter, phase distortion and many more
• Polyphonic (up to 16 voices), monophonic and legato modes
• Stereo VCA with pan and volume modulation
• VCA oscillator stacking with adjustable stereo width: single, dual, quad and eleven modes
• ADSR envelope with fall/rise (sustain slope) and velocity controls
• Modulation options including: modwheel, velocity, pressure, breath, key follow, gate and more
• 2 LFOs: one global, one per voice
• A 32-stage MSEG (multi-stage envelope generator)
• 3 built-in effects: chorus/phaser, EQ, delay
• MIDI learn / unlearn of hardware controls (CC)
• Polyphonic aftertouch support
• 300 factory presets
• Scalable UI from 70% to 200%
• NEW in v2.9.3: Support for Oddsound MTS-ESP

What is a Zebralette?

-ette: an English suffix indicating a diminutive form
Zebralette is an introduction to Zebra2’s powerful oscillators. Zebra2 can seem overwhelming at first glance, so we stripped it down to a single oscillator plus a few other features and created Zebralette, the little Zebra. Once you master Zebralette you can move up to Zebra2 with confidence. And your presets can come with you, as Zebralette presets can be opened in Zebra2.

But more than a teaching tool, Zebralette is an incredible sounding synth in its own right. Surrounding Zebra’s spectral oscillator with a few core modulation options and effects make Zebralette highly capable. With unsion options (think supersaw, but Zebralette is not limited to saw waves, so we refer to it as superwave), 16 voice polyphony and two different envelopes, you have everything needed to create some marvellously complex sounds.

Diminutive? Yes. Powerful? Yes.

Zebra oscillator
One oscillator may not seem like enough for a synthesizer, but Zebra2 oscillators are rather powerful and clever.

It resembles many other oscillators you may have used. You can choose a waveset from the included library, or use the waveform editor to draw your own shapes. Here is where things start to get interesting: The Waveform Editor manages up to 16 different waves and lets you rearrange, duplicate and morph between individual waves. Use one of modulation sources and the WaveWarp control to scan through the 16 waves and create unusual, dynamic sounds.

There are four drawing modes: GeoMorph, SpectroMorph, GeoBlend, SpectroBlend, each offering a different approach to creating and manipulating waveforms.

Using the two Geo modes you draw the waveform shape using up to 32 points, while the Spectro modes let you create the harmonic spectrum over 128 columns. When using WaveWarp to scan through the waveset, Morph alters the waveform, whereas Blend blends (crossfades) between adjacent waves.

Requirements:
• Apple OS X 10.9 or newer
or
• Windows 7 or newer
or
• Linux

Host software / DAW
• 1GB RAM, more recommended
• 50MB free disk space
• 1000 × 600 or larger display
Modern CPU required:
• Windows/Linux: Intel Nehalem or newer, AMD Bulldozer or newer
• Mac: Intel Nehalem or newer, Apple M1
• Linux: glibc version 2.28 or newer

Formats
Zebralette is not a standalone product, it requires host software. Zebralette is compatible with nearly all DAWs.

macOS:
• AUv2, VST2, VST3, 64-bit only
• temporarily no AAX (read more)

Windows:
• VST2, VST3, AAX*
• 32-/64-bit
* AAX requires Pro Tools 10.3.7 or later

Zebralette 2.9.3 (revision 12092)

Native M1 ARM support

Improvements:
• Native support for Apple Silicon chips (M1)
• Improved GUI performance (Mac only)
• Support for Oddsound MTS-ESP
• Improved handling of junction links on Windows
• Preset list scroll direction preference

Fixed Bugs:
• Fixed some old Zebralette presets not loading in Zebra2
• Fixed multiple things in preset browser
• Fixed crash when loading script presets (e.g. Randomizer)
• Fixed rare crash on project reload
• Fixed audio clicks when switching presets

Known Issues:
• Context menus need plugin focus to work (Apple issue)

Special Notes:
• AAX support on Mac removed temporarily (will come back in next update)
• Updated minimum requirements, CPU needs to support SSE4.2 instruction set
• Linux: minimum required glibc version is 2.28 (otherwise plugins won’t show up)
• macOS 32-bit support discontinued

https://u-he.com/products/zebralette/

Nils Schneider Kawai K1v 1.24 [MacOS,WiN,LiNUX] (FREE) 5 (2)

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Features:

Very accurate emulation of all parameters
Includes 968 Single presets and 384 Multi presets, the original factory bank + all ROM cards + all 200 Kawai PHm Pop Synth Module Singles. Organized in banks and with search capability
Full editing support for both Singles and Multis
Can import & export SysEx presets & banks from/to the original device
Transmits & receives parameter changes via SysEx to act as an editor for the hardware or to be edited with external editors
Resizeable user interface
Full automation support
All 1352 presets can be edited and are stored as part of a project
Available for
Windows as VST2.4 & VST3 – 32 & 64-bit
Linux VST2.4 & VST3 – .rpm & .deb – 32 & 64 bit
Mac OS 64 Bit VST2.4, VST3 and AudioUnit AU (OS X 10.9 Mavericks and later)
Furthermore, the plugin features a fully fledged MIDI implementation:

Understands SysEx messages like the original hardware which allows to update & edit presets while running and even sends responses to the following SysEx requests: One block data request, All block data request & Device ID request
Program Changes are supported including Bank Select.
Hold Pedal, Volume, Pan, Velocity, Aftertouch, Modulation Wheel & Pitch Bend
Documentation: Nils‘ K1v MIDI Implementation
Synthesizer Engine:

8-bit synthesis engine
Four sources per voice
256 waveforms, 204 additive waveforms with 128 harmonics + 52 PCM wave forms
DADSR envelope
8 velocity curves
Coarse & Fine tune, adjustable key tracking, lots of modulation options
AM (Ring Modulation) between Source 1&2 and 3&4
Autobend
5 Key Scaling Curves
One LFO with triangle, square, saw & random shape support
Joystick for real-time control

https://www.nilsschneider.de/wp/nils-k1v/

 

Reaktor Sapphire Metasequencer by Yofiel 0 (0)

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Originally sold on Heavens*onEarth, Sapphire has been widely acknowledged as the single most powerful MIDI sequencer instrument ever created. Many people have heard it create different musical phrases on the TV series ’30 Something, ‘ thinking it was a ‘real musician.’ Well, the composer simply set Sapphire up to generate different theme variations depending when he played only two notes.

Briefly, the ensemble’s 16 sequencer channels can intermodulate each other’s notes, velocity, clock rate, and/or bar patterns. Intermodulation can be clocked or single-stepped in layered, fugued, recursive, and 1-shot modes. Other abilities include note filtering and clipping, chord generation, note mapping to musical keys, input recording, MIDI I/O crossmapping, and clock jitter. note sequences to different instruments, and clock jitter control, on the B panelset.

Reaktor 5+ is required.

https://yofiel.com/audio/reaktor.php

Triple Cheese by U-HE 5 (2)

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Triple Cheese, winner of the 2006 KVR Developer Challenge, is a truly unique freeware synthesizer. No traditional oscillators or wavetables, no FM or phase distortion and no analogue modelled filters here. A touch unusual and a little cheesy, Triple Cheese is quite capable of some surprising sounds.

  • 3 comb filters for sound generation (Read more below)
  • 8 different modes per comb filter module (11 modes total)
  • Polyphonic (up to 16 voices), duophonic, monophonic (retriggered) or legato mode
  • VCA with amplitude modulation, pan
  • Skinnable UI
  • 254 factory presets
  • NEW in v1.3: Support for Oddsound MTS-ESP

https://u-he.com/products/triplecheese/?fbclid=IwAR2I6tBXNNDAIKiVgMpdGFNPS8rBKHCpxR6w1O93f7iuwHg9wuwQGVhUDhU

Chowdhury DSP ChowKick free kick drum synthesizer 0 (0)

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ChowKick is a kick drum synthesizer based on creative modelling of old drum machine circuits. Along with a highly parameterizable pulse shaper, Chow Kick uses a resonant filter with several nonlinear modes, creating a wide range of possibilities for sound designers. The kick drum can also be easily “tuned” with incoming MIDI notes to match the key of your song.

https://chowdsp.com/products.html#kick