Psychic Modulation has released version 1.3 of the Phonec synthesizer plug-in for Windows.
Phonec is best described as an ‘analog flux synthesizer’. Inspired by the mystique of video logo synth scores from worn out VHS tapes, Phonec was primarily designed with character in mind. However Phonec is capable of producing a wide range of sounds such as vintage analogue tones, lo-fi synthscapes, ethereal pads, minimal techno sequences, and synthwave leads and basses.
Changes in Phonec v1.3
- GUI update: aesthetic improvements as well as various fixes.
- Improved sliders, now easier to control.
- Fixed sequencer random mode not working.
- Fixed volume changes when switching Melt modes.
- Fixed problem with panning envelope.
- Fixed various legato/portamento related arp issues.
- Noise level can now go higher.
- HFO velocity was inverted, now fixed.
- Added two new switches to seq; for adding an octave to pitch seq, and inverting filter/amp seq.
- Changed LFO3 target list, ‘Melt’ and ‘Echo Tune’ were not compatible with a polyphonic LFO, caused cpu spikes; added ‘Sub Pitch’.
- Improved presets.
- Includes a separate ‘effect’ version so Cubase users can utilize audio input routing.
Phonec for Windows (VST) costs $39 USD.
More information: Psychic Modulation / Phonec
HISS and a ROAR has released a free 247MB package of 24 bit 96kHz stereo sounds.
First is a brand new but redundant VHS video deck someone gave me which I promptly pulled to pieces and tortured, then are some little wind up toys that I recorded sitting on top of an old 16mm film canister. Third is a strange little prop: an antique herb grinder that I bought in a junk store, which has a great squeak that can be performed at various speeds. Fourth are some sounds I made on my modular synth – analogue synthesis is one form of religion I subscribe to – watch your bass bins is all I can say! Fifth is a green watering can – the kind of practical Xmas present you might like, but as it is metal and very resonant I managed to extract some unique sounds from it when it contained a little bit of water & I could bend the pitch of the resonance. And lastly are some very strange glass squeaks!
The sample pack is a free download for HISS and a ROAR subscribers (subscription free).
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Psychic Modulation has updated its Phonec software synthesizer for Windows to version 1.1.
Phonec is best described as an ‘analog flux synthesizer’. Inspired by the mystique of video logo synth scores from worn out VHS tapes, Phonec was primarily designed with character in mind.
However Phonec is capable of producing a wide range of sounds such as vintage analogue tones, lo-fi synthscapes, ethereal pads, minimal techno sequences, and synthwave leads and basses.
Changes in Phonic v1.1
- Pitchwheel now works properly.
- New LFO targets: Osc 1&2 Level, Sub, Noise, and Echoshifter Detune.
- Added Phase controls to LFOs (Phase acts as glide with Random; acts as pulsewidth with Pulse).
- Added previous/next buttons to patch display for ease of use.
- Added 2x switch to filter: switches to 2-stage, 4-pole, 24db filter.
- Melt hidden panel now ignores patch change.
- Various minor GUI fixes.
Phonec is available to purchase as a VST instrument plug-in for Windows, priced at $39 USD.
More information: Psychic Modulation / Phonec
Psychic Modulation has announced the release of Phonec, a virtual synthesizer instrument that is best described as an ‘analog flux synthesizer’.
Inspired by the mystique of video logo synth scores from worn out VHS tapes, Phonec was primarily designed with character in mind.
However Phonec is capable of producing a wide range of sounds such as vintage analogue tones, lo-fi synthscapes, ethereal pads, minimal techno sequences, and synthwave leads and basses.
Phonec has an intuitive GUI that attempts to strike a balance between form and function, making it a very usable tool that can be a real inspiration to work with. Apart from it’s unique character and smooth workflow, Phonec has several interesting features that set it apart from the crowd.Phonec features
- Dual oscillators that can be combined in various ways.
- Analog style oscillator drifting.
- A unique Melt feature that adds instant character to any patch.
- Arpeggiator.
- Accent Sequencer.
- 3 LFOs (2 monophonic, 1 polyphonic).
- HFO (High Frequency Oscillator).
- 2 Modulation Envelopes.
- Echoshifter Delay Unit.
- Universal Value Display.
- Double Click Parameter Reset.
- 128 presets.
Phonec for Windows (VST) is available to purchase for the introductory price of $34 USD.
More information: Psychic Modulation / Phonec
Psychic Modulation has announced Phonec, a virtual synthesizer instrument for Windows.
Phonec is an analog synth with lots of character and plenty of unusual features.Phonec is an analog synth with a particular sound in mind. I got the inspiration from watching old 1980s VHS logos. You know the ones that flash across the screen before a movie. Alot of these had short analogue synth scores, but the fact that most of these were on VHS tape, which if watched today would be a very worn out VHS tape, gave that unstable synth sound an even more bizarre character. In fact I love this sound, and it’s the main inspiration behind the initial concept of Phonec.
However, during development, this concept grew into much more than trying to recreate strange nostalgic sounds from my childhood, it became a really usable synth. Very programmable, with some interesting features uncommon in alot of VAs.
Phonic is scheduled for release mid-August, 2012.
More information: Psychic Modulation
