Spektro Audio has released version 1.2 of CV Toolkit, a standalone application that can be used to control analog synthesizers by sending CV signals through any DC-coupled audio interface or Expert Sleeper’s ES-3 module.

We’re extremely excited to announce that the 1.2 update for CV Toolkit – Standalone Version is out!
This update fixes most of the issues we had with previous versions, brings many new features and set’s the path for the future of CV Toolkit.

Changes in CV Toolkit v1.2

  • New Virtual Slot System (VSS), swap modules inside the slots at any time and configure it to best suite your need.
  • 4 new modules:
    • CV Recorder (Slot #8) – Record the output of any other virtual module and play it back using Vari-Speed (-10x to 10x).
    • Comparator (Slot #8) – Performs a bipolar 1-bit quantization to an incoming signal.
    • Morphing VCO (Slot #10) – A digital oscillator that can be used as sub oscillator, a modulator for FM / ring-mod patches or as an audio-rate modulation.
    • Clock Generator (Slot #11) – Generate clock signals (gate or trigger) at different rates.
  • Significant CPU usage optimization.
  • CV Quantizer is now more reliable and contains 13 scales: Chromatic, Major, Minor, Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Blues, Dorian, Lydian, Locrian, Major Pentatonic, Minor Pentatonic, Arabic and Augmented.
  • MIDI Notes Out – Send the output of the CV Quantizer module as MIDI notes to the selected MIDI output port. (Useful for layering sounds using other analog synths or virtual instruments).
  • Added a width control for the Step Sequencer Gate / Clock output (Available in the Options window)
  • Added curve adjustment for AD1 and AD2 (Logarithmic → Linear → Exponential)
  • Added Pitch Bend support (with adjustable range to up to +/- 12 semitones)
  • Improved voice handling
  • Improved sync for the S&H module
  • The Routing Matrix guidelines now have different colors for virtual modules (green) and analog outputs (blue).
  • Lemur template updated to include new virtual modules.
  • Minor design changes.

CV Toolkit for Windows and Mac is available for purchase for $19.99 USD.

More information: Spektro Audio / CV Toolkit