Physical Audio has announced the release of a new virtual instrument featuring real-time physical modeling synthesis. Modus uses collision modeling to connect acoustic elements together.

Enter a sonic imaginarium where science and creativity combine to push the boundaries of sound. Modus is a physical modelling synth where interconnected strings, bars and plates go together to form conceptual instruments that could never exist yet are astoundingly true to life. The result is a perfect simulation of reality – but at a frontier you’ve never explored before.

Modus features

  • 120+ Presets.
  • Generate sound from combinations of strings and plates.
  • Connect resonant elements via springs or rattles.
  • Edit string Damping, Tone, Tuning, Mass Ratio and Stretch.
  • Edit plate Damping, Tone, Mass and Fundamental.
  • Customize pluck type (string) and driver response (plate).
  • Multi-Strike mode for repeated hits.
  • Dual LFOs, high and low shelf EQs, signal mixer.
  • Effects from low-pass ladder filter, Drive, Delay & Reverb.
  • Fully MPE-compatible.
  • VST3, Audio Units, AAX formats; Universal Binary for Intel and Apple Silicon.

Modus is on sale for the introductory price of £59 GBP / $69 USD / 60 EUR until August 22nd, 2023. The regular price is £99 GBP / $119 USD / 100 EUR. Prices ex. tax.

More information: Physical Audio