Absynth 3 Features:
Patching and Waveforms
Absynth´s flexible patching scheme makes it easy to combine
subtractive, FM, AM, ring modulation, and waveshaping synthesis
techniques. Six oscillators, four filters, three ring modulators,
a waveshaper (distortion) and a delay processor are available
per voice, along with an unprecedented range of graphical modulation
capabilities. Start creating sounds immediately in Absynth´s
Patch Window - just click on a module to activate and play -
no need to create your own structures. Absynth´s waveform
editor allows you to freely model your own waveforms which can
be used by oscillators, LFO´s and as waveshaping distortion
functions. Draw waves directly or use the spectrum mode to trim
individual harmonics. Mix, modulate, filter or fractalize waves.
Best of all, you hear the results continuously while you edit.
Waveforms become an expressive parameter for adding new depth
to classic synthesis techniques such as FM and ring modulation.
LFOs and Envelopes
The 3 LFOs can each modulate pitch, amplitude, filter, FM depth,
pan or delay time. Sample and Hold turns the waveform into a
discrete step function, a classic effect of modular analog synths.
Best of all, waveforms can be drawn and edited directly in the
Waveform editor for ultimate versatility and ease of use. Absynth
gives you more than a dozen envelopes with up to 68 breakpoints
each. Envelopes can loop or retrigger for creating cyclic rhythms
and constantly evolving ambient textures. The Editor window
displays multiple envelopes simultaneously, so you can precisely
sychronize the evolution of different layers of sound in time
against a tempo grid.
Effects, MIDI and Recording
Modulated delay effects can be tightly integrated into each
patch. Delays can be modulated by the 3 LFOs and MIDI controllers
just like Absynth´s other modules. Six parallel delay
lines modulated by Absynth’s versatile LFOs are flexible
enough to build physical models of acoustic instruments. Delay
times can be as short as one sample and as long as 10 seconds
- imagine controlling that with your mod wheel! Absynth is designed
for maximum expressive control. Parameters can be modulated
by MIDI continuous controllers, aftertouch, velocity and note
number. Continuous controller input can be smoothed with a lag
control, making wide ranges possible (for example ±6
octaves for pitch bend). Notes can control parameters through
note scale maps, where each parameter can have a different value
for every note. Now multiply everything you´ve read by
eight: you can run eight instances of Absynth in any VST 2.0
compatible host. Create massive rhythms ensembles or ambient
textures with hundreds of oscillators. Absynth also supports
DirectConnect, MAS, and ASIO to fit into any studio environment.
It is difficult to compare Absynth to any other softsynth, but
Absynth is among the most efficient software synthesizers yet.
Maximize your polyphony in multitimbral mode and still have
plenty power left over for mixing and composing.
Sounds
What is a synthesizer without sounds? Absynth comes with hundreds
of professionally designed patches covering a wider range than
any other synthesizer. Everything from classic resonance to
acoustic models, from poignant pads to powerful percussion.
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