If you’re familiar with Glitchmachines, you’ll know their audio plugins and sample packs tend to focus on experimental sound design and electronic music production.
Their first software synthesizer instrument is no different. Skein is a 4-operator FM synthesizer with ample modulation sources and a variety of processors to allow you to generate an wide and expressive range of tones and timbres.
Skein features 4 operators with skew controls and noise, as well as a flexible modulation matrix with per-cell modulation, per-operator feedback and eight user-definable algorithm presets. Key parameters can be targeted by numerous modulation sources such as 4 LFOs with 15 wave shapes, 4 modulation sequencers with various utilities and up to 32 steps, and 4 multi-mode envelopes.
Easily shape and polish patches via two versatile multi-mode filters, as well as an effects processing chain that features 4 multi-effects with local randomizers and a reconfigurable chain order interface.
Priced $89 USD, Skein supports VST3 and AU plugin formats for Windows and Mac.
Glitchmachines has kindly offered a free license of the synth for a giveaway. All you need to do for a chance to win is leave a comment below before the end of this Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 (11.59pm CET).
Good luck, and check the Glitchmachines website for more details on Skein, or watch the overview video below.