SY-4X Syncussion 1.0.2 Update Plug-In VS SY-1 Hardware - Raw Test 2

video upload by Aly James

https://www.alyjameslab.com/

"New test using 1.0.2 update (to be released this week). Matching as best as you can match 100% analog vintage hardware.

Change Log - v1.0.2
Fix - MIDI-learned parameter (if any) assignments are now correctly saved with the session.
Fix - MIDI Custom Map for channels 6, 7, and 8 are now properly assigned to custom drum notes.
Fix - Sweep Envelope now correctly updates EG2 decay time (corrected missing update from tuning to EG2).
Fix - Trigger velocity now correctly affects EG2 decay time.
corrected envelope calculation.
New Feature - Copy and Paste channel settings, allowing users to easily share settings between channels or copy/paste between presets.
Added - New parameter: VCF Poles 1:1 Ratio.
optional equal resistance for the filter's CV resistors, makes the Spread parameter even more interesting by bringing poles closer.
Added - New parameter: LFO Trigger Reset (resets LFO phase on trigger).
thanks to DSP this mod still keeps S&H unaffected.
Added - New parameter: EG Fast Attack.
bypasses envelope attack smoothing for a sharper, more "clicky" sound, adjust as needed. Set to "Hardware Reset" default.
Added - New parameter: Decay Sense.
an extra custom control to increase dynamic decay control, without this extra control there is still a slight decay change from trigger envelope but now you can increase it independently.
Tweak - Sweep Envelope now outputs a clipped voltage when set to extremely fast, simulating OPAMP driven close to supply rail more accurately.
Adds a noticeable short "tuned snap" at the beginning of an ultra fast sweep that was missing before.
Change - Hold reset value changed, also reflects when using "Hardware Reset".
-default EG2 response is now closer to hardware with that setting - a bit less curvy than previously set default value, tweak to taste.
Tweak - Minor GUI changes to accommodate for new LFO sync param and additional settings.
-Mode Trigger switch is now closer to the left-side Mode knob & CH8 Custom Mode A switch has been moved to the right. Set panel redesigned accordingly.
Tweak - Minor GUI changes: Some GUI sliders response change: Log taper instead of Linear.
I say some because for example, I have kept LFO sliders Linear because it's easier to control that way, the log response makes sense on some parameters and in case you were used to the hardware it will make the experience more familiar even though some parameters have extented range."

SY-4X SyncussionExtended Plug-In VS SY-1 Hardware - Matching OSC2

video upload by Aly James

"In this video I try to match SY-4X module number: 4 internal OSC2 tuning offset to match the hardware on hand. In case you would ever need to do this which is unlikely, due to the nature of the Syncussion circuit many differences can be heard between hardware units themselves.

On the Syncussion the OSC2 frequency offset is set from factory but also affected by preset resistors (depending on Mode setting), SY-4X gives you options to tweak all that :)"

SY-4X SyncussionExtended Plug-In VS SY-1 Hardware -Raw Test

video upload by Aly James

"Raw comparison while tinkering around with the OG Syncussion hardware, enough to hear that SY-4X is very close :) note that it is impossible to match settings as this 100% 70s analog circuit is drifting a lot and that a slight move on sliders can change voltage drastically, especially evident when FM is involved plus sometimes I forgot which one is which and tried to match the wrong one... ahahaha."

SY-4X Syncussion Extended - Direct Sound Recording

video upload by Aly James

"Direct Recording from my latest Aly James Lab plug-in the SY-4X : an extended supercharged virtual version of the mighty Pearl Syncussion Sy-1"

SY-4X Syncussion Extended VST Plug-in

video upload by Aly James

"Random noises using my latest Aly James Lab plug-in the SY-4X : an extended supercharged virtual version of the mighty Pearl Syncussion Sy-1"

See this previous post for details on SY-4X.

Aly James Lab SY-4X

via Aly James Lab

Meet SY-4X
SY-4X is not only a perfect re-creation of the SY-1's inner circuit, but it also offers significantly more options. These include four units in one, trigger-controlled 'mode scanning,' CMOS circuit 'defect' control to enhance harmonics beyond the original, real-time VCF integrator cap offset for dynamic pole movement, fine-tuning envelope response to match your playing style, and additional features like Drum Kit and Keyboard Modes.

4 Times the fun
SY-4X provides four Syncussion SY-1 modules in one neat package, with some modules featuring additional modifications like noise direct injection or a Custom Mode A. The four modules allow for creating an 8-voice drum kit, four mono synths (coupled voices = 4 oscillators per module), or a four-voice poly synth (4 x 4 oscillators). You can also mix modes, such as three modules in Drum Kit mode and one in mono synth mode (keyboard controlled). In any play mode, you have full control over every voice parameter—sky's the limit!"

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