Ultra Audio has announced the official launch of its flagship synthesizer instrument.
Ultra features a new type of oscillator called “UltraWave”, extending wavetable synthesis with pitch, stereo and multi-sampling.
UltraWave is a new form of synthesis, based on an extension of wavetable synthesis. In practice, you can think of UltraWave as the cross between a Sampler and a Wavetable. UltraWave adds pitch, amp, and timing information to a wavetable which allows it realistic playback of complex sounds – such as vocals – in a wavetable engine. It supports Multi Sampling – a map of wavetables for pitch and velocity.
Notes that are played in between sounds generate a blended hybrid wavetable on the fly. This means that unlike a sampler, there is no switching between sounds when playing notes in a scale. UltraWave also allows Stereo Wavetables. To allow for easy creation of UltraWaves, Ultra contains a powerful import engine to convert Samples to UltraWaves.
Ultra features
- 5 oscillators: Three of the oscillators have engines that can be switched to other types.
- 4 switchable oscillator engine types: Including UltraWave, Analog, Super Osc and Sampler.
- Dual filters: Switchable filter engines – including Resonator, Comb, Formant, Ladder, MS-20 Style, and per Voice EQ.
- 3 FX busses: These can be loaded with 8 categories of high-quality effects.
- Flexible routing system: Oscillators can be routed to filters, FX busses, or to a direct output.
- Stereo modulation system: Modulations can be inverted or offset per channel.
- Visual mod matrix: As well as the standard list of modulations, users can view modulations grouped by source or target. Source view shows the modulation unit (such as an LFO) and allows it to be edited directly inside the matrix.
- Advanced sound library: Each Patch has a unique icon, and an audio demo preview which showcases how it can be used. Sound packs have a complete audio demo featuring the patches in context, in a track. As the demo plays, the patch being featured is highlighted.
- Built-in store: Musicians can browse a continuously expanding library of high quality patches created by the Ultra community. They can buy new sounds with one click, and install them instantly.
- Sell sounds: Sound designers can apply to become a publisher and upload sound packs directly within the synth. They can then earn money from sales of Packs and Patches.
Available for Windows and Mac (VST3/AU), Ultra is on sale for the intro price of $149 USD for a limited time (regular $249 USD). A rent-to-own option is $5.99 USD/month during the promotion, and a fully functional trial version is available to try Ultra (times out after 30 minutes).
More information: Ultra Audio
