SynthMaster is a semi-modular virtual synthesizer and multi-FX plug-in.

It is an amalgamation of different synthesis methods, including ring modulation, frequency / phase modulation, additive synthesis, osc sync, subtractive synthesis, waveshaping, amplitude modulation and pulse width modulation. SynthMaster can also serve as a Multi-Effects plug-in with its 16 band Vocoder, Stereo Tremolo, 8 band parametric EQ/filterbank, Stereo Chorus, Stereo Reverb and Stereo Delay.

Features:

• 64 voice polyphony.
• 3 Additive Oscillators per voice: Each multi-waveform oscillator has its own volume / frequency (pitch) envelope.
• 3 Multi-mode Stereo Filters per voice: Each filter has 23 different filter types and 18 different distortion types. Filters can be connected in three different configurations: Series, parallel and split.
• 4 Modulators per voice: The modulators can be used as LFOs (low frequency oscillators) or audio rate oscillators to modulate other modulators, multi-mode filters or the additive oscillators. Each modulator has its own envelope.
• 2 MIDI LFOs: These 2 LFOs are used to generate MIDI CC (control change) messages to modulate plug-in parameters. Since each controller can be linked to multiple plug-in parameters, it is possible to modulate all of those parameters at the same time using the MIDI LFOs.
• 2 32 step Patterns: The patterns could be used as waveforms for modulators or MIDI LFOs. Since the number of steps is user adjustable, it is possible to generate patterns in rhythms other than 4/4 such as 9/8, 7/8, etc.
• 16 Step Arpeggiator: Every step has its own volume, length and delta. The number of steps is user adjustable, so it is possible to generate arpeggios in rhythms other than 4/4, such as 9/8, 7/8, 5/8, etc.
• 8 Band parametric EQ/Filterbank: The EQ could be constructed in different combinations such as parallel, series, or input + series. Each band in the EQ could be bypassed, which makes it possible to construct a very flexible parametric EQ.
• Stereo Echo / Delay: The echo effect has feedback and filter cutoff parameters, and its delay size is tempo synced.
• 16 Band Vocoder: The vocoder uses analog modeled bandpass filters. Either the synth output or the audio input can be used as carrier/modulator signal for the vocoder.
• Stereo Chorus / Flanger: The chorus effect in SynthMaster has separate delay and rate controls for the left and right outputs, which widens the stereo width of the effect output.
• Stereo Reverb: The reverb effect in SynthMaster is based on physical modeling. You can specify physical parameters such as the room size, the distance of the left & right sound sources, and the width between the sound sources.
• Microtuning: Each plug-in instance can have its own custom tuning specified.
• MIDI Links: Plug-in parameters can be easily linked to MIDI controllers. Each plug-in instance has its own parameter-controller link settings.
• "Partial" Presets: Plug-in parameters for various parts of SynthMaster can be saved independently, which makes it very easy to create complex presets by combining different "partial" presets.

Related Hardware:
Cheap Synthesizers

New in v2.8.4

• Turn on/off arpeggiator MIDI Output. (Off by default)
• Bugfix for AAX crashes Protools upon launch due to buffer overflow
• Bugfix for Sustain pedal implementation not working correctly
• Bugfix for KeyScaler view doesn't display notes correctly

New in v2.8

• 4 new filter categories
• Layer Effects on a single tab
• New Drum Kit
• New Factory Presets
• Various other improvements and bugfixes

New in v2.7.6

• Now reads scala tuning files from \SynthMaster\Scales folder as well
• Now reads root note information from scala tuning files.
• Now has weekly version checking.
• SynthMaster Player updated to v2.7 with 300 new presets!
• Added 50 new factory presets by Bluffmunkey
• Various other bugfixes and improvements

New in v2.7.1

• Added 16 different oscillator algorithms in the following categories: Spectral (HP, HS, LS, BP, BS), Bend (Bend+, Bend-, Bend +/-), Sync (No Window, Cos Window, Half Window, Tri Window, Saw Window), Other (Pulse1, Pulse2, Bit Crush)
• The analog filter algorithms have been rewritten so now they have 3 different CPU modes: Basic, Normal and High.
• Improved the unison (voice stacking) features of basic/wavetable oscillators
• Wavetable oscillator UI rewritten for simpler workflow
• The modulators in each layer can now be used as sub-oscillators as well.
• Assign multiple parameters to a single modulation source with a single click
• Export your own presets as an iOS preset bank
• Added 300 new presets to our factory library.

New in v2.6.19

• Added /SynthMaster/Presets folder to preset search folders list on startup.
• Bugfix for changing the HP cutoff frequency of the EQ effect generating noise/out of range values.
• Bugfix for Sampling rate set to 44.1 kHz for all SynthMaster AAX instances.
• Bugfix for rests in between notes not being recognized correctly when importing MIDI sequences to the arpeggiator
• Bugfix for loops not working as "one shot" envelopes.

New in v2.6.17

• Faster startup time
• Bugfix for AAX not syncing to host tempo
• Bugfix for incorrect mouse wheel increment for knobs
• Bugfix for expansion presets not assigning favorite attribute
• Bugfix for Midi learn for XY Pads not working

New in v2.6.9

• Critical bugfixes
• 50 new presets for dubstep, electro house, progressive house etc.

• New in v2.6.3

  • Fix for load preset issue when the audio engine is stopped.
  • Fix for CPU spike when a Logic session is played back for the first time.
  • Fix for 8-bit WAV file reading issue

  New in v2.6.2

  • New partial presets (124) by Insigna
  • New factory presets (24) by Insigna
  • Bugfix for saving preset settings
  • Bugfix for CC7 to Master Volume default midi cc mapping causing issues with some DAWs such as Sonar/DP7
  • Bugfix for HP cutoff frequency of the EQ effect generating noise
  • SynthMaster now writes its temporary data under the /Users/Shared folder so that users dont have to deal with forder permissions

  New in v2.6.1

  • Now reads SynthMasterCM/SynthMasterBE presets
  • Now has access to presets uploaded to the online library by SynthMasterCM/SynthMaster users
  • Now sends MIDI output for its 2 layers separately
  • Updated the OnlinePresets bank
  • Easy parameters auto assign algorithm has been vastly improved
  • Number of modulation sources per parameter has been increased to 4
  • Bugfix for easy parameter default values
  • Bugfix for preset scale dropdown
  • Bugfix for click between overlapping notes in mono mode
  • Bugfix for Layer2 Ensemble effect not working correctly

  New in v2.5.4.152

  • More bugfixes

  New in v2.5.4.151

  • Now supports multiple user preset folders.
  • Now adds default preset extension smpr while saving presets.
  • Now remembers user's last folder selection for imported samples.
  • Now supports global A4 tune through configuration file.
  • Added tripled/dotted timing for arpeggiator steps.
  • Added stereo panning for stereo SFZ oscillators.
  • Various bugfixes

  New in v2.5.4.149

  • Added tripled/dotted timing for arpeggiator steps
  • Added stereo panning for stereo SFZ oscillators
  • Bugfix:Saving preset settings might cause SynthMaster RTAS to crash
  • Bugfix: MIDI Node number of each SynthMaster RTAS instance is not unique
  • Bugfix: Preset browser bank filter missing in Synthmaster RTAS
  • Bugfix: For VST hosts that use variable buffer size (such as Orion), SynthMaster doesnt work correctly.
  • Bugfix: When engine quality is greater than draft, MIDI CC filter lag time is incorrect
  • Bugfix: When engine quality is greater than draft, non-voice MIDI messages are not processed correctly
  • Bugfix: When voice stealing, notes that are held should not be stolen
  • Bugfix: Deleting keyscaler points with right mouse button doesnt work
  • Bugfix: For multiline textboxes (preset description), the last line is not displayed
  • Bugfix: SynthMaster AU 64bits might crash if there are certain plugins in the session
  • Bugfix: Step LFO doesnt start at correct step index
  • Bugfix: SynthMaster should warn user if temporary files can not be written (under Program Files or Library)
  • Bugfix: After saving a preset its name is displayed twice on the preset browser.
  • Bugfix: For SFZ oscillators, phase (sample start index) parameter can not be modulated

  New in v2.5.4.142

  • Added XLarge and XXLarge engine buffer sizes.
  • Bugfix for reading 32-bit floating point WAV/AIFF files.
  • Bugfix for consuming unnecessary CPU cycles when a sample playback oscillator is playing an empty (silent) region.
  • Switching between basic/wavescan oscillators might crash SynthMaster.
  • SFZ sample playback doesn't work for modulators, causes crash.
  • FM on SFZ sample playback oscillators doesn't work, causes crash.
  • Layer 2 Osc 2 Voices parameter is not working correctly.

  New in v2.5.4.140

  • Optional Auto Scrolling for list boxes
  • Support for loading/saving preset banks
  • Added "MIDI CC Filter Lag" global parameter
  • Added "Mouse Filter Lag" global parameter
  • Added support for expansion folders
  • Reset easy parameter settings
  • Rename presets from within the preset browser
  • Bugfixes

  New in v2.5.4.133

  • New online presets uploaded by registered users.
  • New (red) skin, created by Irion DaRonin.
  • New global setting to enable/disable hiding older presets.
  • New global setting to enable/disable bipolar easy parameters.
  • For effect version of SynthMaster, oscillator type is set to "audioin" by default now.
  • Various bugfixes

  New in v2.5

  • Now a Crossplatform VST/AU
  • 400 New Factory Presets
  • Improved Effects and routing
  • Improved Arpeggiator
  • Enhanced Modulation System
  • Enhanced Unison and Stereo Oscillator
  • Improved filter algorithms including Multi Mode and dual filters
  • Vector Synthesis
  • Bug fixes