4Waves Synth AUv3 is an easy to use synthesizer with a powerful sound. Its characteristics make it perfect for learning about oscillators, envelopes, filters and effects; for live music and if you need a powerful sound easily and quickly. It can be used as standalone and as AUv3 plugin in DAWs apps. Parameters: Osc1: -Saw 1 -Saw 2 -Detune1 -Detune2 -Suboscillator -Volume Osc2: -Square -PWM -Detune3 -Detune4 -Suboscillator -Volume ADSR1: -Attack -Decay -Sustain -Release ADSR2: -Attack -Decay -Sustain -Release Filter1: -Frequency -Resonance -Mix Filter2: -Frequency -Resonance -Mix Effects: -Filter: -Frequency -Resonance -Mix -Tremolo: -Deeph -Rate -Chorus: -Deeph -Mix -Feedback -Frequency -Phaser: -Deeph -LFO BPM -Feedback -Frequency -Flanger: -Deeph -Mix -Feedback -Frequency -Delay: -Time -Mix -Feedback -Filter -Reverb: -Size -Mix Features: -Low CPU load. -Presets module. -100 factory presets. -MIDI learn. -Bluetooth LE MIDI. -Keyboard. -Mod wheels. -Panic. -Parameters values window. -Standalone and AUv3. -Demo Video on app site.
Lacking…
I can see that it has more than one oscillator. It just doesn’t sound that way
Decent-sounding basic synth, but…
There’s an issue with either the velocity or the amp ADSR. On a basic 2-saw string patch with slow attack, the sustain and attack of subsequent chords goes whacky. It’s a shame, because I was really hoping to use it in GarageBand.
Nice AUv3 synth
Nice warm synth sounds, low CPU usage. A welcome addition to the ever expanding collection of indie dev audio units. Great price to boot.
Nothing special here.
With 'almost' impossible to read control labels, and no 'real' presets other than instrument voices. This is the second developer that just made a bunch of 'types' of instruments but no real, comprehensive presets. Everything about it's design is a toy. The UI is impossible to see in low light live play. It doesn't have any personality. There's nothing that stands out with this synth. Plus, with the limited wave shapes to choose from, limit the sound out versatility. The one thing in this synth favor is it's cheap to buy but I doubt I'll use it much with the really good synths available.
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