DISC KV331 Audio SynthMaster 2

Full Description

New features in version 2.9.9

Building on the foundation of previous versions, SynthMaster version 2.9.9 continues to improve functionality and useability whilst maintaining the core DNA that has proved so successful. New users will reap the benefits of the big leaps into new and exciting territory whilst existing users will feel familiar.

Featuring new and updated skins with a larger layout, SynthMaster 2 allows you to easily view your whole synth in a format that is intuitive and simple to read. Extended versions are also available which include two tabs with pitch/modulation wheel, piano keyboard, MIDI modulation sources, EZ knobs and XY pads. Having access to the modulation sources under the layer modules allows you to speed up the sound design process without having to go through time-consuming menu diving. The new and improved skins can now be easily resized without distortion up to 200 .

A highly requested feature, SynthMaster 2 now includes real-time visual feedback for modulation sources and targets. You can now see how the modulation sources and targets are changing when a note is being played with the animations being able to be turned on or off.

An exciting new feature is the improved Preset Browser with direct access to KV331's online preset store. Favourite presets can now be added or removed easily with the star icon next to the preset name for quick and easy recall of your favourite presets. This will help speed up production time and let you focus on your performance and songwriting, while knowing the amazing sounds of SynthMaster 2 will all of your bases covered. Once you have created your own sound or tweaked a preset of your choice, you can upload your preset to the Public User Library directly through the user interface for other users to enjoy. If you can't quite find the sound that you're after, why not visit the online KV331 store directly through the user interface of SynthMaster 2 to find a sound that is right for you from one of preset bundles designed by world-class sound designers.

Further developments in SynthMaster 2 include QWERTY Keyboard input for MIDI performance without the need for a dedicated keyboard, improved microtuning ability with 300+ scales to chose from, 16-step sequencers with individual initial and final levels and slopes with a dual-mode for two seperate sequences to be morphed using crossfade among many more improvements to help you realise your creative potential like never before.

1800 factory presets

KV331 Audio SynthMaster 2 comes complete with 1800 factory presets from a world class team of sound designers including: Arksun, Aelyx Design, Aiyn Zahev, Bluffmunkey, BigTone, Frank 'Xenox' Neumann, Kevin Schroeder, Nori Ubukata, Rob Lee, Vandalism, Vorpal Sound, Gercek Dorman, Michael Kastrup, Umit Uy, Ufuk Kevser, Teoman Pasinlioglu, Brian 'Xenos' Lee.

Each preset is easily accessible with the newly designed Preset Browser for quick auditioning of a preset to find your sound. Favourite presets can be added and removed by clicking on the star icon next to the preset name to improve your workflow in future sessions by removing any guess-work allowing you to find your sound quickly. Expansion packs are available to diversify your collection of sounds across a number of different specified genres, helping you get through any session that may come your way.

Powerful effects and filtering

SynthMaster 2 provides you with a plethora of filtering options and effects to sculpt and perfect your sound in stunning detail. Featuring four filters, each of which have been developed using the zero-delay feedback filter technology. Advanced filter parameters such as input gain, drive and acid are all available to help you achieve the classic analog sound from your favourite hardware synths. The 'VAnalog' filters are modelled after the famous ladder filter, driving themselves into self-oscillation when the resonance is maxed out with a continuously variable slope that is unique to SynthMaster 2. Scalable settings allows you to consume less CPU when in intensive projects. All new 'Multi-mode Filter makes it possible to switch from low-pass, band-pass to high-pass filters continously with the ability to change the slope of the filter continuously from 0db/oct to 24db/ octave. Newly designed 'Dual' filter type allows two multi-mode filters to be run simultaneously either in parallel or in series. The mix ratios between these filters can be changed continuously as well as the cut-off to fine tune the sound to fit your mix perfectly and widen your tonal palette.

Featuring 11 different types types of rich and vibrant effects, KV331 Audio SynthMaster 2 can help add the studio-quality polish to your sound to get your tracks ready for release. Distortion, LoFi, Ensemble, Phaser, 6-Band EQ, Compressor, Vocoder, Delay, Chorus, Tremolo and Reverb are all included to help you sculpt and shape your tracks or add the creative flair needed to stand out from the crowd. Each of the 11 effect types can be inserted on any layer insert or on any of the 2 global effect bus inserts. For added flexibility, the distortion stage can be inserted before, after, or even inside the filters for a true analog sound.

Features

• Cross-platform VST, AU, AAX on both Windows and Mac
• Huge range of 1800 factory presets included from world class producers and sound designers
• Semi-Modular architecture
• Large array of Modulation available with more than 650 modulation targets and 95 modulation sources
• Powerful arpeggiator with sequence, chord and arpeggiator models with each step containing velocity, note number, note length, slide and hold parameters
• Seven basic oscillator types with Additive and Vector oscillator modes
• Number of unison voices to each oscillator has been doubled from eight to 16 for bigger, richer and warmer tones
• 11 different effect types with flexible routing to be inserted on any layer or on any of the two global effect outputs.
• Dynamic effect allocation allows effects to be placed multiple times on insert FX slots
• Five filter types including analog, ditigal, multi-mode, dual and comb
• Scala tuning to be set for each preset or globally
• Monophonic and polyphonic MIDI patterns can be imported to arpeggiator
• Upgraded wavetable oscillator mode from 16 single cycle waveforms up to 256 from the greatly expanded internal library or import your own from external sources
• Wavetable can be viewed as a waveform or spectrogram in 2D or 3D
• Samples and Multi-Samples can be loaded into the basic oscillator via drag and drop
• Six easy to read menus for each modulator type with highlighted parameters knob for the corresponding modulation; ADSR, Multi-stage envelopes, voice and global LFO, keyscalers and 2D envelopes
• Direct access to KV331's preset store, enabling collections of patches to be bought and installed directly through the synth's interface
• Distortion free scaling of the window view up to 200 with three different preset skins with the ability to customise and create your own custom interface

Specification

System Requirements

• VST:
  • Windows: Windows 7 and above
  • Mac: Mac OS X 10.9 and above
  • RAM: 2 GB recommended
  • CPU: 2.0 Ghz, Intel SSE3 recommended
  • Host: VST Host supporting VST 2.4 plugins
• AU Instrument & Effect:
  • Mac: Mac OS X 10.9 and above
  • RAM: 2 GB recommended
  • CPU: 2.0 Ghz, Intel SSE3 recommended
  • Host: AU Host application
• AAX Instrument:
  • Windows: Windows 7 and above
  • Mac: Mac OS X 10.9 and above
  • RAM: 2 GB recommended
  • CPU: 2.0 Ghz, Intel SSE3 recommended
  • Host: ProTools 11 and above
• Product Code: 1246-163