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AKARSH SHEKHAR

3 best virtual synthesisers for you

Virtual synthesizers are programs to generate sounds that can be connected via MIDI , the interface that allows you to link different electronic instruments with a computer and other devices . In other words , for a virtual synthesizer to work you only need a computer with a good sound card . If you don ’ t have a physical synthesizer with you , having it as a program is a great idea . While virtual synthesizers aren ’ t “ perfect ” substitutes for the real deal , they do a commendable job of filling up .
Here are the three best virtual synthesizers :
Wavesequencer Hyperion : The multi-layer virtual synthesizer
It is characterized for being a software-type synthesizer that is a pleasure to play , thanks to its multiple layers . At first , its interface seems somewhat complicated , but when you get familiar with the presets you will realize that it is really simple and intuitive .
Don ’ t let the interface become a limitation , once you start clearing layers it will seem logical and you will be in awe of its vast potential .
Each of the audio nodes of this awesome virtual synthesizer has a panel that looks similar to that of the tangible synthesizers , you will be able to adjust the parameters , also create modulations , and manipulate sounds and reproductions at will .
This virtual synthesizer offers you all the necessary tools to design sounds as you want . In the absence of an actual , physical synthesizer , this program sounds perfectly fine , is constantly being developed and updated , and turns out to be an amazing environment for sound design and synthesis .
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Dawsome Abyss : A Visually Appealing Virtual Synth
Visually it is a strangely fascinating program . It employs the exclusive Tone Color Gradient functionality that allows visualization of the sonic characteristics of the synthesis and sound production , in what turns out to be a super interactive interface .
This virtual synthesizer offers a cinematic relationship that invites you to be creative , play and experiment in creating sounds .
This amazing virtual synthesizer offers you 2,000 + possibilities that you can manipulate and classify using tonalities . It gives you the option to control the movement in the gradient bar , but it also transforms and modulates through the textures .
It has waveforms to sync , which you can connect in steps , plus envelopes that can be changed as well , all while playing the synth . It guarantees you a totally organic experience , an excellent option if you don ’ t have a physical synthesizer with you .
Cherry Audio Memorymode : The Vintage Virtual Synth
This popular program seeks to emulate an old synthesizer , one of the most legendary , the Memorymoog .
For the creation of this incredible virtual synthesizer , they used an old machine as a base , which belonged to pianist Chick Corea , a legendary figure in Jazz . Long hours of work went into the creation of this program , with multiple detailed models , taking the architecture of 3 oscillators , the overdrive and the Ladder filter .
Cherry Audio Memorymode has a total of 16 voices for fretting , plus a selectable filter from 12 to 24 dB / octave , a tempo-synced LFO . The unison mode is detunable integrating up to 48 oscillators .
They expanded the modulation section , with the aim of giving it more mobility , they also included effects with the quality of studio recordings such as Phaser or Reverb .
If you want to have an idea of how this virtual instrument sounds , take into account that it includes 600 presets . Experts agree that it sounds very good .
To this program they have added compatibility with MPE , so that the performer can express himself freely , in addition , its graphical user interface is an attractive innovation , it focuses on the parts in which you are working .