Synapse Audio has released version 2.2 of its DUNE 2 synthesizer instrument for Windows and Mac.

Synapse Audio DUNE 2

This is a major update which introduces support for custom skins, adds new effect programs, sound parameters, workflow improvements and a bunch of new patches. The update is free for all registered users.

Note that the trial period is reset with this update, so all users who wish to try DUNE 2 again can do so for another 30 days.

Changes in DUNE 2.2

  • Support for custom skins.
  • Two new reverb programs added: Ambience and Gated Room.
  • New delay type added: Tape Delay.
  • Chorus gains low and high cut filters.
  • LFO Offset parameters added.
  • Plug-in keyboard range can be adjusted (default c2-c6).
  • Two sync modes (host | internal) under Settings.
  • Arpeggiator and MSEGs now have position indicators while playing.
  • Performance improvements.
  • Factory bank size increased, now more than 440 patches.
  • Fix Win/Mac: Plugin Modulation wheel no longer jumps to zero on a patch change.
  • Fix Win/Mac: Detune/Spread knobs have not been updating with the mouse wheel, fixed.
  • Fix Mac: If the Music directory is an alias directory, the serial was not found, fixed.
  • Fix Mac: Preset selection via left/right arrows was broken, fixed.
  • Fix Mac: Editing patch comments did not always work, fixed.

DUNE 2 for Windows and Mac (VST/AU) is available for purchase for $169 USD. The upgrade from DUNE is $79 USD, and a bundle of DUNE and DUNE 2 costs $198 USD. The update is available to all registered users at no charge.

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