![]() While this wouldn’t fly in the real world, we think that broadening the definition will widen the possibilities. instruments that are capable of producing sound even before patching. We have extended the definition of “modular” to include semi-modular systems i.e. Here, we’d like to highlight 10 modular-style software programs that are worth looking into.įor the purposes of this roundup, we’re going to focus on software that allows for modular-type synthesis in a patchable environment, whether that be with traditional cable-type patching or arrangement of blocks or modules. There are a number of software-based modular environments for those that want to experiment “in the box,” or even create a hybrid physical/virtual setup. Modular experimentation isn’t limited to the hardware world. Any number of synthesis types are available, and the way you set up and patch your system can have a huge affect on the sound that comes out. Much of its popularity is due to the spirit of experimentation that permeates it. It’s gone from a rather specialist synthesis backwater to becoming a dominant force in electronic music. The explosion in popularity of modular gear in the last few years or so has been nothing short of astonishing. The plugins run in VST and AU format in macOS (Intel + native Apple Silicon) and Windows.We pick ten of the best modular software plugins on today’s market. Leems is available for $3+ from Bandcamp and includes The Leems Boyste, the latest album from Petteril. Alternatively, Sphine is available now for $20. Join the monthly or yearly plan and get Tensol and Sphine for immediate download. Later the plugins will be available for $20. I especially like the effects because they bring multiple effects together in a very compact form.įoam and Tensol are now available as a part of Puremagnetik’s monthly ($9) or yearly plan ($89). Nice new Puremagnetik plugins that are very hands-on and focused. Its reflection matrix can produce everything from a beautiful room tone to an ethereal spiral of echoes. ![]() It consists of two reverb algorithms with morphing abilities, two delay types, and constantly modulating reflections. PM says it’s an echo harvester that creates ending spaces, shimmering atmospheres, and endless sound washes. Sphine is an unusual reverb effect plugin. Puremagnetik says that Leems is a versatile machine for lush, modulating soundscapes, sampled folded blips, powerful leads, and more. There is also an ADSR envelope for shaping the sound. This can be routed into a variable bit-crusher and an algorithmic reverb. It features three switchable saw, triangle, noise, and “mixed” voices with wave modding options. Leems Lo-Fi Portal is a dirty 3-oscillator Synthesizer plugin inspired by the 1980s audio chips and Lo-Fi glitch sounds. It gives you new ideas about phrasings, harmonic content, and more. The developers say Tensor is a powerful sound design and audio-experimentation tool. Tensol also features a randomizer, aka Jumble mode that randomizes every control giving you endless new results. There is also pitch-shifting action in semitones or tape-style pitch scaling. It takes the incoming signal, runs it through a resonator – then chops, warps, and reorganizes everything. Then Tensol is a unique effects processor built on a string tension resonator, granular particle chopper, stretcher, and variable delay line. Its delay section is inspired by tape dub echoes with separate sections for delay time, feedback, mod, and analog tape compression/saturation. ![]() According to the developers, it’s a low-end machine that can be used as a drum voice or for low-frequency support and drum replacement.įoam has two sound engines allowing you to sculpt its tonal balance from purely electronic to acoustic bass drums. The latest plugin is called Foam and is an analog-style bass drum Synthesizer with a dub-inspired delay and tape saturator. I’ll catch up on that now, there were four new plugins in the last three months: Foam, Tensol, Leems, and Sphine. That was mainly because the releases passed me by. ![]() I have reported regularly about the plugins in articles. They remind me of pedals that also have few parameters and a very hands-on workflow. In recent years, Puremagnetik has released numerous plugins with very concentrated feature sets-only a few parameters to work with creatively. Puremagnetik has published four new creative pedal-style synth and FX plugins, including Foam, Tensol, Leems, and Sphine. ![]()
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