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Synapse Audio DUNE
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HYPNAGOGIA
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After a long development time, Synapse is proud to present DUNE, a new, cutting edge synthesizer designed for professional music producers.
DUNE is Synapse Audio's flagship synthesizer, a massively deep, versatile, high-quality instrument developed for the needs of professional music producers.
The differential unison engine (DUNE) takes the concept of subtractive synthesis to the next level, by allowing full control of each unison voice. This greatly extends the range of possible sounds, reaching deep into FM and Wavetable synthesis.
Whether you're looking for lush pads, fat basses, punchy kicks, cutting leads, multi-layered pads and textures, complex FX sounds or morphing - anything is possible in Dune! Use the menu on the left to find out more details about its concepts, but most importantly, download the free demo (www.synapse-audio.com/demo.php?id=100) and see for yourself.
Despite its complexity, Dune is easy to use. This is because it is conceptually a subtractive synth, hence it will be familiar to many musicians who are used to work with (virtual-)analog gear.
As you can see on the screenshot, it uses the familiar Oscillator, LFO and ADSR envelope sections on the surface, known from many synthesizers. All knobs can be remote-controlled via MIDI for hands-on access.
DUNE ENGINE:
DUNE is an acronym for "Differential Unison Engine". This new technology takes the well known unison concept to a new level. Unison is a classic synth feature which plays several voices simultaneously when playing a note, usually up to 8. Those voices can be detuned and spread in the stereo field.
What's new about DUNE is the ability to modulate individual unison voices or voice clusters. This is accomplished in a straightforward manner, using the modulation matrix. As a result, multi-layered sounds and textures, as well as complex morphing becomes possible.
The modulation matrix in Dune is depicted on the left. In addition to the well-known Source, Amount and Destination parameters, you gain the VOICE parameter on the right, which allows you to target individual unison voices.
The DUNE concept does not only greatly extend the synth's capabilities, it is also a new way to approach sound design. Multi-layered sounds are not done by copying-pasting layers, but instead created in a relative manner. Starting from a basic patch that you can synthesize by traditional means (setting oscillators, LFOs and ADSR envelopes), you can create new layers by modifying sound parameters relative to the starting patch.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- 2 Oscillators with Osc Sync, Pulse Width, Ring- and Frequency Modulation
- Sub Oscillator
- FAT knob for both oscillators, each generating 7 detuned oscillators
- Oscillator waveforms comprise Sawtooth, Pulse, Triangle and a wavetable
- The wavetable contains 69 additional waveforms which can be modulated to obtain Wavetable Synthesis type patches
- 3 FM Modes including FilterFM
- Noise generator with brightness control
- Multimode Filter with Lowpass, Bandpass, Bandstop, Highpass and combo types
- 3 LFOs with Sawtooth, Pulse, Triangle and S+H Noise.
- 3 ADSR envelopes with additional parameters in the modulation matrix
- Arpeggiator with 7 different modes, including the new creative mode "Dynamic", which adapts sequences according to how many/which keys are being pressed.
- Mono-Legato Mode with Glide
- Complex modulation matrix, which can not only modulate the front panel knobs but includes many additional parameters for experts; additionally the ability to modulate MM Slots by other MM slots
- Host Tempo Sync for the Arpeggiator, all LFOs and the Delay Unit
- Up to 8 unison voices, which can be further controlled by the mod matrix
- Comprehensive, high-quality effect section with Distortion, two EQs, Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Delay and Reverb
- All patches can be sorted and browsed by categories (Bass, Leads, Pads etc.)
NOTE: The DUNE technology multiplies the basic synth features by a factor of 8. This means there's actually 24 oscillators, in FAT mode up to 120 per note. Same for all other features; it is possible to e.g. have 8 different filter types in parallel for a single patch.
Source of Info: http://www.synapse-audio.com
Audio Demos: http://www.synapse-audio.com/dune.php (all demos are 100% made with DUNE - direct patch demos)
Available at Synapse Audio shop: http://www.synapse-audio.com/shop.php |
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Trevon
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Posted : Nov 24, 2010 16:13
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another great synth from synapse. big sound 
I'm gonna try the demo.
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The Farting Parrot
Double R.E.L / R.E.L
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Posted : Nov 24, 2010 18:24
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HYPNAGOGIA
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Posted : Nov 25, 2010 01:53
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PoM
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Posted : Nov 30, 2010 17:00
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anyone tried it? what about the sound ? |
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Trevon
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Posted : Dec 2, 2010 19:22
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it's very easy to pull good sounds out if it.
the mod matrix adds great flexibility
full warmie sound. I like it a lot.
I've always loved synapse stuff.
next I will to do some basslines with it. if it acomplishes, maybe it will be my next aquisition.
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