Applied Acoustics Systems Releases Multiphonics CV-2 Modular Synth & FX Plug-in

video uploads by @AASphysicalmodeling

Playlist:
Introducing Multiphonics CV-2 Modular Synth & FX plug-in
Multiphonics CV-2 Modular Synth & FX Overview
Multiphonics CV-2 FX Patch Reconstruction with Adam—Band Sequencer
Thump King—Thiago Pinheiro jams with the brand new Multiphonics CV-2 Modular Synth & FX

https://www.applied-acoustics.com/multiphonics-cv-2/

Press release follows:

Applied Acoustics Systems releases the brand-new Multiphonics CV-2 modular synth & fx plug-in

Montreal, Quebec—April 4, 2023—Applied Acoustics Systems announces the official release of the Multiphonics CV‐2 modular synthesizer and effect processor for macOS and Windows— a space for exploration, experimentation, creation, learning, and fun.

Multiphonics CV‐2 is a sophisticated modular environment for assembling and playing synth and effect patches. With its simple and straightforward interface, Multiphonics is a fast and efficient creation tool providing musicians and sound designers with a quick path to the realization of sonic ideas. It is also a great learning environment for newcomers. This new version ships with a comprehensive library of modules, from the basics to unique originals, and a vast and inspiring library of synth and effect patches crafted by top sound designers.

"Multiphonics CV‐2 can now be used as an effect in a DAW and process audio inputs which opens up a whole new world of creative possibilities" says Benoit Charland, lead product designer at Applied Acoustics Systems. "The module library has been augmented with a selection of modules specifically designed to take advantage of this new capability and make the creation of custom effects fun and efficient. It was fascinating to see how our team of sound designers put them to use and I'm sure that Multiphonics users will take as much pleasure as we did discovering their truly original and inspiring effects patches in the new factory library."

New features of Multiphonics CV‐2 include:
● Multiphonics can now be used as an effect processor.
● 15 new modules
● 6 improved modules
● 100 new effect patches
● 50 new synth patches
● Efficient stereo and multi-channel patching
● Improved patch browsing
● Scalable UI

Multiphonics CV‐2 runs on both macOS and Windows in 64-bit host sequencers that support the VST2, VST3, Audio Units, and AAX Native formats.
Multiphonics CV‐2 is available now at a suggested retail price of US$149. The upgrade for Multiphonics CV‐1 registered users is priced at $79.

Special Introductory Pricing

Until May 15 2023, everything Multiphonics CV-2 is offered at special introductory pricing—as follows:

● Multiphonics CV‐2 plug-in US$149 US$99
● Multiphonics CV‐2 +PACKS synth and sound packs bundle US$189 US$129
● Multiphonics CV‐2 Upgrade for Multiphonics CV‐1 users US$79 US$49
● All Multiphonics CV‐2 sound packs US$39 US$19
Multiphonics CV‐2 +PACKS comprises Multiphonics CV‐2 and two expansion sound packs.

Teflon—Richard Veenstra jams with Multiphonics CV-1

video upload by Applied Acoustics Systems

Multiphonics CV-1 posts

"Straight from his Spain HQ, Richard Veenstra gave the Multiphonics CV-1 modular synthesizer a spin and came out with this cinematic piece. We hope you'll enjoy it!

Dive Deep Into Sound
A playground for the exploration of sound and synthesis.

Dive into the mind-bending world of modular synthesis with Multiphonics CV-1, a brand new space for exploration, experimentation, creation, learning, and fun.

Multiphonics CV-1 is a powerful platform for assembling and playing patches. With a simple and straightforward interface, Multiphonics is a fast and efficient creation tool for musicians and sound designers. It is also a great learning environment for newcomers. At the core of Multiphonics is a comprehensive library of modules, from the basics to unique and sophisticated originals, and a vast and inspiring library of patches crafted by top sound designers.

Key features of Multiphonics CV-1 include:

- Straightforward interface
- Easy synchronisation in a DAW
- Direct access to MIDI control and expression signals
- High-level control with Macro parameters
- Plenty of modulation options
- Library of top-notch modules
- Vast library of patches by renowned artists
- Thorough documentation and tutorial series
- Standalone and plug-in version

The AAS Sound and Feel
At the core of Multiphonics is a comprehensive library of first-class modules, designed to work together in an optimal manner for a coherent and consistent patching experience. Behind their simple look the modules pack features which the power user will appreciate: plenty of modulation options, audio rate modulation, curated defaults, feedback loops, etc.—all delivered with musicality and the sound quality AAS is renowned for.

A Wild Sonic Journey
Explore new territories with this eclectic collection of patches created by top sound designers. From simple essential patches to the most delirious ones, each preset features carefully chosen macros and documentation. This collection was assembled to provide a confortable starting point for the novice, and an endless source of inspiration and wonderment for the creative musician and sound designer."

Chromaphone Quick Patch Demo

video upload by boxoftextures

"Quick demo of some Chromaphone patches I've made. Was minding my own business when it occurred to me that my drummer buddy could make use of some of these patches. So I figured I'd make a 20 second demo so I could show him what I was thinking and then a few hours later somehow ended up here with a complete (quick) demo. It happens, I guess.

All patches are mine, and the end theme under the credits is 100% Chromaphone.

Featuring:
Chromaphone, from Applied Acoustics Systems https://www.applied-acoustics.com/chr...

Recorded and edited in ScreenFlow https://www.telestream.net/screenflow/
Audio routing done in Rogue Amoeba Loopback https://rogueamoeba.com/loopback/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/selgart
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boxoftextures"

Expressive E Introduces Imagine - Physical Modeling Software Synth with Multidimensional Acoustic Tones

video upload by Expressive E

"Meet Imagine a playful world of unknown acoustic sounds

Imagine digs deep inside the body of real-life instruments, modifies, and combines their acoustic characteristics to create an imaginary acoustics landscape.
Thanks to a playful multidimensional approach, Imagine offers texture manipulations, mysterious unknown sound dimensions that still sound familiar.

multidimensional acoustic tones

Imagine digs deep inside the body of real life instruments, modifies and combines their acoustic characteristics to create an imaginary acoustics landscape.

Thanks to a playful multidimensional approach, Imagine offers texture manipulations, mysterious unknown sound dimensions that still sound familiar.
multi-stage envelope generators

For further expressive possibilities, Imagine contains MSEGs that pack a huge collection of modulations for your sounds.

intelligent modulation system

Behind the scenes, everything is optimized to provide you the best expressive experience possible: no dead zones; sensitivity curves and ranges are continuously scaled.

optimized macros

Significant optimization work has been carried out to allow you to modulate the sound of your instruments in real time, resulting in a unique expressive perspective."

🔥🔥🔥 special introductory price - 40%OFF - limited offer -⏳
https://bit.ly/3tyHNND

Update: the press release, just in, follows with additional details and some spectacular renders of a conceptual hardware version. Before you get to excited, Imagine is software only:

Expressive E and AAS Team Up on the Imagine Software Instrument: A Playful New World of Unknown Acoustic Sounds.

Imagine lets you easily play with a new variety of sounds—acoustic, organic, and alive from the resonant bodies of real-life instruments. 

Paris, France, September 9, 2021 — Expressive E’s new Imagine plug-in instrument captures the qualities of different real-life instrument bodies and modifies and combines their acoustic characteristics to create an imaginary acoustics landscape.

Thanks to a playful, multidimensional approach, Imagine allows you to have evolving textures, including several dimensions to explore for each preset. This unique approach produces mysterious, inspiring, unknown sound dimensions from familiar-sounding elements.

Imagine results from an exciting collaboration between Applied Acoustics Systems (AAS)—the foremost pioneer of acoustic physical modeling software instruments — who provides the sound engine — and Expressive E, a company grounded in the mission of improving the way musicians interact with sounds by creating a much more intuitive and powerful music-making experience.

“At the forefront of a new generation of controllers that provide multidimensional expression, Expressive E’s expertise proved to be a perfect match for our physical modeling technology,” says Marc-Pierre Verge, CEO of Applied Acoustics Systems. “They created a flexible and playful interface based around real-time manipulations that allow one to morph between layers of resonating objects. This inspired their sound design team to create a brilliant library of rich organic soundscapes to explore.” 

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Utopia Theme Sequence

video upload by boxoftextures

"When I was a kid growing up in New York City in the early 1970s I would listen to WNEW-FM all the time, but especially from 10pm to 2am when Allison Steele, the Night Bird, was on the air. WNEW was a progressive rock station, not really the same meaning as today's term 'prog rock,' but more that the DJs played what they wanted with no playlists. And one night in 1974 Allison Steele played a song from a new band I'd never heard of before, Todd Rundgren's Utopia. I was 14, and I was instantly hooked. The song was over 14 minutes long, and was from a live show. I was heavily into keyboards and they had three keyboard players, one with a giant modular. The bass and drums were incredibly tight. And on top of that was Todd Rundgren, abandoning his pop stylings and going full on prog. And then, after being entranced through the first half of the tune, they all stopped, and the sequencer started up. That was it for me. Instant favorite, and started me down the path to synthesizers. Where I still am today.

So that sequence has pretty much always been in my head, and in a way influenced my entire life. It was life-changing for me. And so here it is, recreated. A 'simple' six-note sequence, but super fast, and constantly shifting. Six notes, but that section of the song is in 4/4. Except that the main lines are on the ones but the answering lines start on the 3 before the one beat. So you have six against four, and your four is being interrupted by the answering refrain. You're constantly off balance, but then again things are also constantly being resolved. And then they all pause, back at the sequence, and he rips into the most amazing guitar solo I've ever heard. The whole thing is genius. Todd Rundgren, perhaps at his peak.

Featuring Multiphonics CV-1 from Applied Acoustics Systems

Video captured with CleanShot X
Audio recorded with QuickTime Player
Voiceover recorded in Sound Studio using an AudioTechnica BHPS1 Broadcast Headset
Audio routing done with Loopback

Edited in DaVinci Resolve 17 on a MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)

Twitter: @selgart
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boxoftextures"

Multiphonics Cv-1 presets sound demo from @Applied Acoustics Systems

video by Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Multiphonics CV-1, Review and guided tour - @Applied Acoustics Systems

video by

"Applied Acoustic System is at it again. This time they have released a #modular soft synth named Multiphonics CV-1. I prepared 2 videos for this one :this video is a review and guided tour and the next one [above] is a preset sound demo.

00:00 Intro
03:17 Simple demo
08:16 CV-1 manual
09:34 Included modules
18:40 Conclusion"

Introducing Multiphonics CV-1 modular synthesizer plug-in—VST AU AAX NKS

video by Applied Acoustics Systems

Multiphonics CV-1 Tutorials


Playlist:
Multiphonics CV-1 Tutorial 1—Getting Started
Multiphonics CV-1 Tutorial 2—The Objeq Filter Module Multiphonics CV-1 Tutorial 3—The VCA Module

via Applied Acoustics Systems

"Until June 22, 2021, Multiphonics CV-1 is offered at the special introductory price of US$79.

Multiphonics CV-1 Modular Synthesizer

Dive Deep Into Sound
A playground for the exploration of sound and synthesis.

Dive into the mind-bending world of modular synthesis with Multiphonics CV-1, a brand new space for exploration, experimentation, creation, learning, and fun.

Multiphonics CV-1 is a powerful platform for assembling and playing patches. With a simple and straightforward interface, Multiphonics is a fast and efficient creation tool for musicians and sound designers. It is also a great learning environment for newcomers. At the core of Multiphonics is a comprehensive library of modules, from the basics to unique and sophisticated originals, and a vast and inspiring library of patches crafted by top sound designers.

Key features of Multiphonics CV-1 include:

- Straightforward interface
- Easy synchronisation in a DAW
- Direct access to MIDI control and expression signals
- High-level control with Macro parameters
- Plenty of modulation options
- Library of top-notch modules
- Vast library of patches by renowned artists
- Thorough documentation and tutorial series
- Standalone and plug-in version

The AAS Sound and Feel
At the core of Multiphonics is a comprehensive library of first-class modules, designed to work together in an optimal manner for a coherent and consistent patching experience. Behind their simple look the modules pack features which the power user will appreciate: plenty of modulation options, audio rate modulation, curated defaults, feedback loops, etc.—all delivered with musicality and the sound quality AAS is renowned for.

A Wild Sonic Journey
Explore new territories with this eclectic collection of patches created by top sound designers. From simple essential patches to the most delirious ones, each preset features carefully chosen macros and documentation. This collection was assembled to provide a confortable starting point for the novice, and an endless source of inspiration and wonderment for the creative musician and sound designer."

Synthesthesia 2020 Schedule of Events and Full List of Vendors

"Synthesthesia 2020, free to the public and scheduled for Sunday October 4th from 2 pm until 10 pm ET, promises to be the biggest online synth event of the COVID era.

Today the organizers are sharing the schedule of streaming events and the full list of participating vendors.

Just like its real-life sibling Synth Expo (same organizers), Synthesthesia will be Free with RSVP, and will allow synth lovers of all stripes to catch up with the industry through interactive content and promotions.

Here's a list of what visitors can expect:

- Live streams with product specialists
- Product launches
- Q&A with experts
- Synth Giveaways
- Deals on new synths through sales partners American Musical Supply and Synth City.

The event is in open format and will be visible through any Internet browser.

CLICK FOR MORE »

Sequential Artist Spotlight Interview with EMERIC ZUBAR – BLAKE

You can find the interview on Sequential's website here.

"Emeric Zubar (artist name BLAKE.) has been a Hip Hop/Soul and electronic music producer for the past 20 years. With a varied discography, Emeric has built quite a catalog in the music scene with instrumental albums used by international TV shows such as So You Think You Can Dance, Dance On, 4 Weddings and 1 Honeymoon, and YAK FILMS.

In 2016, Emeric founded DRIVENSOUNDS, a sound design and music producing company. With DRIVENSOUNDS, Emeric collaborates with a large number of labels, artists, and companies in the music business to create compositions, music demos, and create sound design presets and sound packs for Native Instruments, Sounds.com, Presonus, Arturia, Loopmasters, and Applied Acoustics Systems.

We chatted with Emeric on how he uses Sequential instruments in his music."

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You can find previous posts featuring Sequential's Spotlight series here.

"For people who are waiting"

Published on Nov 4, 2019 Sound Provider

"Just did this quick patch for people who are waiting for something :)

Feat: Fingers by Nik Ramage /Laikingland (thanks a lot Paul Smith Berlin for the Loan)
Piezo pickup under the table
Eurorack: Doepfer A-119 External Input , Tiptop Audio Z8000 Matrix Sequencer ,Intellijel / Applied Acoustics Systems Plonk, Roland System 500 531 Mixer"

Richard Devine demos Ultra Analog VA-3—analog synthesizer

Published on Oct 7, 2019 Applied Acoustics Systems

"Check out this awesome Richard Devine audio demo made with the brand new Ultra Analog VA-3. The Ultra Analog VA-3 factory library includes signature sounds by Richard Devine.

THE FINEST IN ANALOG SOUNDS
Ultra Analog performs as a unique and powerful synth that is fast, easy, and remarkably versatile.

Ultra Analog VA-3 is a two-voice two-oscillator-bi-filter-plus-effects analog synthesizer with advanced editing options that achieve a sweet balance between familiarity and flexibility. Ultra Analog VA-3 ships with 1000+ presets taking full advantage of its state-of-the-art analog components.

Key Features
- Two-part multitimbral, stacked or split
- Top-notch analog modules and clever synth architecture
- Four performance macros per layer that respond to user-defined MIDI controls
- Factory library comprising more than a 1000 sounds by top sound designers
- Expansion packs"

Applied Acoustics Systems Introduces Ultra Analog VA-3 Virtual Analog Synthesizer Plug-in

Published on Sep 24, 2019 Applied Acoustics Systems

Playlist:
Introducing Ultra Analog VA-3 analog synthesizer plug-in—VST AU AAX NKS
Glory—Thiago Pinheiro plays Ultra Analog VA-3—analog synthesizer plug-in—Part 1 - 3

"THE FINEST IN ANALOG SOUNDS

Ultra Analog performs as a unique and powerful synth that is fast, easy, and remarkably versatile.

Ultra Analog VA-3 is a two-voice two-oscillator-bi-filter-plus-effects analog synthesizer with advanced editing options that achieve a sweet balance between familiarity and flexibility. Ultra Analog VA-3 ships with 1000+ presets taking full advantage of its state-of-the-art analog components.

Key Features
- Two-part multitimbral, stacked or split
- Top-notch analog modules and clever synth architecture
- Four performance macros per layer that respond to user-defined MIDI controls
- Factory library comprising more than a 1000 sounds by top sound designers
- Expansion packs

WHAT’S NEW IN Ultra Analog VA-3?
We have streamlined Ultra Analog and brought it to a whole new level.

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Dawless Jam test with Plonk ( Intellijel ) feat Toraiz Squid, Eurorack & Elektron Octatrack

Published on Aug 16, 2019 Sound Provider

"In this little video Leonard de Leonard, the boss of Sound Provider is working here on some routine for his nex live /track and sound bank around the Plonk , an Eurorack Module from Intellijel in cooperation with Montreal-based Applied Acoustics Systems.

Plonk uses a technique known as physical modelling to synthesize.

In this video you can also see in action the Squid from Toraiz who are the main sequencer for all the melodic part.In the Modular Synth he use the Roland 510 Module to play the bass, some Tr 808 / Tr 909 modules from Tiptop Audio and an Octatrack from Elektron who play the Kick and some small percussion from our Soundbank."

AAS String Theory—Adam Pietruszko sound pack for String Studio VS-3 and AAS Player

Published on Dec 6, 2018 Applied Acoustics Systems

Update: 2nd performance video added.

Note this is a follow-up to the earlier post today on String Studio VS-3 from AAS. Adam Pietruszko of KNOBZ.NET has a separate sound pack available for String Studio. Details follow. Note I updated the previous post with this as well. You can find an interview with Adam at AAS here.

"Purchase String Theory at 50% off introductory price
→ https://www.applied-acoustics.com/str...

Or get String Studio VS-3 +PACKS bundle at 50% off as well
→ https://www.applied-acoustics.com/str...

Description
With String Theory, Adam Pietruszko takes meticulous advantage of String Studio VS-3's two-voice multitimbrality and MIDI-controlled sound variations features to deliver rich, complex, and refined sounds. From strings to a wide selection of basses, leads, plucks, pads, and keys, with tonal qualities ranging from acoustic, through electric, up to far-out synthetic, String Theory forms a sweeping collection that will tackle any musical genres with ease. Adam Pietruszko shares a tremendous amount of insight about synthesis as well as expert information to take full advantage of String Studio VS-3’s capabilities.

Who’s Adam Pietruszko?
Adam Pietruszko is a sound designer and audio engineer from Poland. Even though he specializes in cinematic and avant-garde sound design, his expertise also covers electronica, experimental music, techno, IDM, Synthwave, EDM, and many other genres. Additionally, Adam also teaches at the Academy of Audio Engineering and Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology in Warsaw, Poland. He provides lectures on sound synthesis, acoustics, electroacoustics, digital audio theory, as well as electronic music and FX production. Visit his website to find out about his latest projects.

Website → www.knobz.net

The music in this trailer is made by Adam Pietruszko and uses only the String Theory sound pack (except for the drums).

What's included in my purchase?
· 110 String Studio VS-3 presets
· AAS Player plug-in (VST, AU, AAX, RTAS)
· Serial number
· Installation instructions

This sound pack can be used with the free AAS Player plug-in as well as the String Studio VS-3 synthesizer.

AAS Player—included with purchase
· Distraction-free playing experience
· More than a hundred free extra presets via Swatches

String Studio VS-3—sold separately"

Introducing String Studio VS-3 string oscillator synthesizer plug-in—VST AU AAX NKS

Published on Dec 6, 2018 Applied Acoustics Systems

Update: two new videos added above: Working with layers and MIDI-controlled sound variations. Also see the sound pack from Adam Pietruszko of KNOBZ.NET further below.

"String Studio VS-3 is a synthesizer in which a collection of unique string oscillators replaces the traditional VCOs, DCOs, and operators as the main sound source in VST2, VST3, Audio Units (AU), and AAX formats for Reason, Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Reaper, Cakewalk, Sonar, FL Studio, and many more. Try String Studio VS-3 for free.

Applied Acoustics Systems (AAS) was founded in 1998 and is based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. As a privately-held company, it specializes in software-based synthesis tools for professional musicians and sound designers. Since releasing Tassman, the first virtual instrument based on physical modeling, AAS has come to be recognized as the industry leader in this exciting new field of synthesis.

§ WHAT’S NEW §
We have streamlined String Studio and brought it to a whole new level.

NEW Two-Voice Multitimbral
String Studio VS-3 combines two independent timbres—either stacked or split—to create performance-friendly, texture-full, and spacious sounds that are sure to make a good impression.

NEW Modulators
String Studio VS-3 now boasts two performance modulators per layer that respond to user-defined MIDI controls. Each and every sound features effect and morphing assignments that can be played in real time for enhanced expressivity and sonic dimension.

PEPPED Factory Library​
A long and fastidious process of fine-tuning went down in the AAS quarters. Each and every sounds went under the eyes of all team members to exit with a consistent gain-stage, unity-gain effects, better dynamics, and compelling real-time sound transformation assignments. This is our most perfected sound library to date.

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Jordan Rudess presents Objeq for iOS

Published on May 5, 2018 Jordan Rudess

"A great (and MIND BLOWING) music application by Applied Acoustics Systems- now available for iPhone and iPad
AAS Objeq by Applied Acoustics Systems DVM Inc."

See this post.

AAS Technocracy—Adam Pietruszko sound pack for Ultra Analog VA-2 and AAS Player

Published on Apr 17, 2018 Applied Acoustics Systems



"Purchase Technocracy at 50% off introductory price
→ https://www.applied-acoustics.com/tec...

Or get Ultra Analog VA-2 +PACKS bundle at 50% off as well
→ https://www.applied-acoustics.com/ult...

AAS newcomer Adam Pietruszko brings you Technocracy, his first Sound Packs Series title. With 100 presets on tap, Technocracy focuses on various Techno genres such as Tech House, Minimal, Melodic, Dub, Dark, and Mainroom. The pack takes you on a trip from Detroit to Berlin into the depths of warehouses, abandoned factories, and right onto the clubs' dance floor. Featuring a collection of basses, leads, textures, rhythms, arpeggiated sequences, percussive elements, and cleverly crafted effects, Technocracy delivers fresh sounds to all dance music producers.

Who’s Adam Pietruszko?
Adam Pietruszko is a sound designer and audio engineer from Poland. Even though he specializes in cinematic and avant-garde sound design, his expertise also covers genres ranging from electronica, experimental music, techno, IDM, Synthwave, EDM, and many others. Adam also teaches at the Academy of Audio Engineering and Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology in Warsaw, Poland. He provides lectures on sound synthesis, acoustics, electroacoustics, digital audio theory, as well as electronic music and FX production.

Adam Pietruszko
→ www.knobz.net

What's included in my purchase?
100 Presets—12 Ambient, 15 Arpeggiators, 25 Basses, 7 Leads, 12 Effects, 17 Keys and Stabs, 6 Percussions, and 6 Polysynths
· AAS Player plug-in (VST, AU, AAX, RTAS)
· Serial number
· Installation instructions

This sound pack can be used with the free AAS Player plug-in as well as the Ultra Analog VA-2 synthesizer.

AAS Player—included with purchase
· Distraction-free playing experience
· More than a hundred free extra presets via Swatches

Ultra Analog VA-2—sold separately

CLICK FOR MORE »

AAS Objeq for iPhone and iPad

Uploaded on Mar 21, 2018 Applied Acoustics Systems

This one is a bit like Impaktor.

iTunes: AAS Objeq - Applied Acoustics Systems DVM Inc.

"Who doesn’t like to improvise a beat on a table?

AAS Objeq transforms those beats to sound closer to a real percussion instrument.

With the help of your device’s microphone and a pair of headphones, you’ll get tones reminiscent of congas, bongos, djembes, or any other resonant thing.

AAS Objeq offers beam, drumhead, and plate resonator types which you can customize via pitch, material, decay, and tone controls.

Mix in your original signal and tweak until you hear something you like—slide dots, experiment, and have fun!

If you're addicted to tapping your hands everywhere, Objeq will become your new rhythm companion!

AAS Objeq will also show up as a plug-in in any AUv3 (Audio Unit v3) compatible DAW such as GarageBand, Cubasis, Auria, and AudioBus 3."

Intellijel Plonk Overview

Published on Sep 14, 2017 intellijel

"Chapter Markers:
1. Triggering, Loading, Saving, and Tuning Sounds - 1:06
2. Exciter Section - 3:06
3. Object Section - 4:46
4. X, Y, Mod, and Config - 7:01
5. Example 1 (Decay and Morph) - 9:07
6. Example 2 (Preset Stepping Drum Kits) - 10:55
7. Example 3 (Preset Stepping Bassline) - 13:32

Plonk uses a technique known as physical modelling to synthesize, with great realism, the way in which sound is produced by acoustic instruments. The Plonk module is, itself, focused primarily on creating percussive sounds — both pitched and un-pitched; natural and unnatural; acoustic-sounding or totally electronic.

Plonk does this by breaking sound creation into two distinct elements — the exciter and the resonator. The exciter is a mathematical model of the device used to strike a particular surface. Plonk, because it’s percussion oriented, has two types of exciters: one modelled on a mallet, and the other providing a noise source. The resonator is a virtualization of the object being struck, which vibrates, resonates and creates the body of a sound. Plonk offers several types of resonators: beam; marimba; drumhead; membrane; plate; and string.

Plonk provides numerous parameters that let you shape, mold and design both the exciter and the resonator, thus enabling you to synthesize the sound of striking or scraping almost any type of object — real or imagined. In this way, Plonk can accurately model the sounds of kicks, snares, toms, cymbals, claps, tablas, congas and all manner of traditional percussion instruments. It can also model pitched percussive instruments, like vibes, marimbas, and even bass or guitar-like tones. Of course, it additionally excels at modelling instruments that heretofore never existed.

Best of all, the sounds created by Plonk are not static — any sound you design can respond dynamically to velocity, as well as four different modulation inputs. This means the sound of Plonk can change completely from note-to-note (or strike-to-strike). Because of this, Plonk is actually a duophonic (2-voice) module, which lets the sound of one note decay naturally when a second note (possibly employing an entirely different set of modelling values) is struck. Thus, hitting a new note does not choke the sound of the previously struck note (unless you want it to, of course)!

Plonk stores up to 128 patches in its internal memory, and ships with many presets programmed by professional sound designers and composers. You may overwrite these patches if you wish, and banks of patches may be transferred via MIDI System Exclusive over Plonk’s built-in mini-USB port to facilitate offline storage by programs or websites that support this capability.

Plonk was developed in cooperation with Montreal-based Applied Acoustics Systems — physical modelling pioneers, and the creators of Tassman, Lounge Lizard, String Studio, Ultra Analog, Chromaphone and numerous other plugins. It is with great pleasure that Intellijel brings the potential of this physical modelling technology to a hands-on, CV-laden device capable of the sort of dynamic control and sonic exploration that modular synthesists demand.

Features
Resonator section models strings, beams, marimbas, drumheads, membranes, and plates.
Exciter section comprises a realistic mallet model and flexible noise source.
Two Voice Polyphonic at full resolution (16-bit 44.1Khz).
Pseudo multi-timbrality possible via CV selectable presets recalled on each new trigger/gate.
Full parameter randomization and morphing via CV/trigger.
All synthesis parameters can be assigned to the X, Y and MOD controls.
128 user preset slots with import/export via USB and come filled with factory presets designed Richard Devine and AAS.
Laser Mammoth compatible preset management"

intellijel Plonk Walkthrough Videos

Published on Sep 7, 2017 intellijel

Playlist:
1. Plonk Walkthrough
2. Managing Plonk Presets With Laser Mammoth
3. Plonk Firmware Update

"Plonk uses a technique known as physical modelling to synthesize, with great realism, the way in which sound is produced by acoustic instruments. The Plonk module is, itself, focused primarily on creating percussive sounds — both pitched and un-pitched; natural and unnatural; acoustic-sounding or totally electronic.

Plonk does this by breaking sound creation into two distinct elements — the exciter and the resonator. The exciter is a mathematical model of the device used to strike a particular surface. Plonk, because it’s percussion oriented, has two types of exciters: one modelled on a mallet, and the other providing a noise source. The resonator is a virtualization of the object being struck, which vibrates, resonates and creates the body of a sound. Plonk offers several types of resonators: beam; marimba; drumhead; membrane; plate; and string.

Plonk provides numerous parameters that let you shape, mold and design both the exciter and the resonator, thus enabling you to synthesize the sound of striking or scraping almost any type of object — real or imagined. In this way, Plonk can accurately model the sounds of kicks, snares, toms, cymbals, claps, tablas, congas and all manner of traditional percussion instruments. It can also model pitched percussive instruments, like vibes, marimbas, and even bass or guitar-like tones. Of course, it additionally excels at modelling instruments that heretofore never existed.

Best of all, the sounds created by Plonk are not static — any sound you design can respond dynamically to velocity, as well as four different modulation inputs. This means the sound of Plonk can change completely from note-to-note (or strike-to-strike). Because of this, Plonk is actually a duophonic (2-voice) module, which lets the sound of one note decay naturally when a second note (possibly employing an entirely different set of modelling values) is struck. Thus, hitting a new note does not choke the sound of the previously struck note (unless you want it to, of course)!

Plonk stores up to 128 patches in its internal memory, and ships with many presets programmed by professional sound designers and composers. You may overwrite these patches if you wish, and banks of patches may be transferred via MIDI System Exclusive over Plonk’s built-in mini-USB port to facilitate offline storage by programs or websites that support this capability.

Plonk was developed in cooperation with Montreal-based Applied Acoustics Systems — physical modelling pioneers, and the creators of Tassman, Lounge Lizard, String Studio, Ultra Analog, Chromaphone and numerous other plugins. It is with great pleasure that Intellijel brings the potential of this physical modelling technology to a hands-on, CV-laden device capable of the sort of dynamic control and sonic exploration that modular synthesists demand.

Features:
Resonator section models strings, beams, marimbas, drumheads, membranes, and plates.
Exciter section comprises a realistic mallet model and flexible noise source.
Two Voice Polyphonic at full resolution (16-bit 44.1Khz).
Pseudo multi-timbrality possible via CV selectable presets recalled on each new trigger/gate.
Full parameter randomization and morphing via CV/trigger.
All synthesis parameters can be assigned to the X, Y and MOD controls.
128 user preset slots with import/export via USB and come filled with factory presets designed Richard Devine and AAS.
Laser Mammoth compatible preset management

Width: 12 hp
Max Depth: 38 mm
Power: 170 mA @ +12V, 6 mA @ -12V
MSRP: $349.00"