Saltline has released version 1.1.1 of Swierk, a free subtractive synthesizer for Windows, and version 1.0.3 of Brzoza, a free FM synthesizer plug-in.
Swierk is a relatively straight forward subtractive synthesizer with familiar sound generators, controls, routing, look and feel. Swierk comprises of 4 sound generators, 2 oscillators with 3 different selectable waveforms, a sub oscillator and a noise generator.
Brzoza is a two operator mono FM synthesizer. Each operator has three, fixed route, modulators. modulation amount is controlled by the modulator’s ADSR envelopes. A wide range of sounds and textures can be created from tight, soaring leads and deep basses to “bell” like sounds and evolving textures.
Changes in Swierk v1.1.1
- Minor graphical changes.
- Sub waveform mix added.
- Double click to reset on centered controls.
- Envelope 1 + 2 response curves and time adjust added.
- Envelopes 1-3 added to external matrix.
- Unison voices increased to 8.
- Tune drift and heat added to oscillators 1+2.
- Output LP/HP filter bypass.
Changes in Brzoza v1.0.3
- Double click to reset on centered controls.
- Minor graphical changes.
- Linear and exponential envelope shapes.
- Modulator cascade sync.
Both plug-ins are available to download for Windows (VST) at no charge.
More information: Saltline