Tone2 ElectraX v1.2 released

[Bastiaan van Noord]

Detailed info:
http://www.tone2.com


ElectraX 1.2

We are pleased to announce a major update of our sonic warrior ElectraX including a great number of new features.

ElectraX 1.2 includes many user-requested features such as the ability to 'load patch to synth', new filter types and several Mod Matrix enhancements. The update is free for all registered users of ElectraX.

New features:

• 'Load patch to synth' allows to stack up to 4 patches for fat multi-timbral sounds
• 'Copy' button now includes the option to create 4x stereo unison patches
• Filter section has been extended with multiple unique Fractal Filter types
• Analog modeled 'Moog' filter (Analog controls self oscillation and non-linearity)
• Analog modeled State Variable Low-pass filter with Filter-FM (Analog controls FM amount)
• Nonlinear 12dB Low-pass 'LP Shaped' filter
• The oscillators now support drag & drop for wav and resynthesis import
• Samples longer than 10 seconds can be loaded now
• Loop / Single is automatically set on sample import
• Octave / Semi is automatically detected from sample name (e.g. Piano_A-3.wav)
• Last folder is now remembered on wav load and fxp load / save
• Mod Matrix destination 'Start' sets OSC start phase or Sample start point
• Mod Matrix destination 'Mix' cross blends between filter 1 and filter 2
• Mod Matrix sources now include 'Midi CC', 'Breath', 'Foot', 'Expression', 'Hold'...
• Mod Matrix source 'VoiceNr' returns a value based on the current voice number
• Mod Matrix source 'NumKeys' uses the number of pressed keys for more dynamic expression
• Mod Matrix source 'KeySat.' returns a saturated version of key follow
• Mod Matrix source 'Impulse' returns a 1ms long impulse suitable for attack sounds
• Mod Matrix: 12 additional analog 'Decay' envelopes are now available as source
• Native PC 64 Bit standalone version
• 20 additional presets

Improvements

• Improved graphics with 4 new skins
• FM on/off, OSC on/off, Distortion type and Sync can now be changed during playback
• Oscillators that are FM modulated by a deactivated source do no longer output noise
• Many improvements in sample handling
• Up & down controls now display an arrow and are more smooth to handle
• Improved sound when using glide mode
• ElectraX is more robust against broken Midi data sent by hosts
• Improved CPU compatibility
• A waiting icon is now displayed during patch load
• 'Analog' psychoacoustic mode has been improved
• Smarter installer

Changes:

• Trancegate is now only available as Insert Effect

Fixes:

• Fixed a crash which could happen if patches were loaded during playback
• Fixed a possible problem which could result in hanging notes
• Fixed a rarely appearing problem where the plugin did not output sound
• Fixed a rarely appearing GUI freeze
• Fixed a click in sample playback
• Fixed a possible glitch in the filters

Demo MP3:
http://www.tone2.com/Tone2_ElectraX_Synthesizer.mp3

PC 64 bit demo:
http://www.tone2.com/Tone2_ElectraX_Demo_64Bit.zip

PC 32 bit demo:
http://www.tone2.com/Tone2_ElectraX_Demo.zip

Mac demo:
http://www.tone2.com/Tone2_ElectraX_demo.dmg

Screenshot:
http://www.tone2.com/Tone2_ElectraX_Synthesizer1.jpg

Tone2 ElectraX - simply Unlimited!

Explore the vast musical universe of multi-synthesis oscillators, analog modeled filters, chaotic fractals, samples, psychoacoustic processing, flexible modulation and an immense sonic range.
Combine multiple polyphonic or monophonic synthesizers and 13 different synthesis methods to create incredible results.
All this comes with an easy-to-use interface, high-end sound quality and remarkable low CPU usage for an instrument as feature-rich as ElectraX.
The comfortable preset management provides instant access to a large library of sounds by professional designers.



Oscillators

At the heart of ElectraX are the multi-synthesis oscillators with up to 18 oscillators per voice. With ElectraX you combine classic synthesis types like Virtual Analog, FM, Phase Distortion, Ultrasaw, Sync, Waveshaping, Wavetables, AM, and completely new oscillator types. It also opens unheard acoustic possibilities with its exclusive Fractal synthesis, which can be used to mimic the behaviour of organisms or analog circuits.



Samples and Wavetables

You can use ElectraX' sample oscillator to import your own waves, a quick import option is available to create custom patches or vocoder sounds based on your own samples with a mouse click.
ElectraX ships with a large selection of licensed wave content, including morphable analog and digital wave types.
In addition to this you can automatically resynthesize your own waveforms from samples or import custom wavetables.



Filters

Each synth's filter section consists of two multi-mode filters with 23 unique filter types and multi-mode distortion.
ElectraX comes with excellent analog modeled filters, high precision digital filters, vocal filters, comb filters, phasers, equalizers and other exotic types.
The warm sounding filters are able to self oscillate and deliver a wide range of timbres due to the variable degree of analog behavior.
A dual distortion unit offers six different modes. It can produce tube sound ,known from analog pre-amp boxes, model a fuzzbox or do waveshaping



Effects

ElectraX' master and insert effects sections include 18 high quality effect processor, built and fine-tuned specifically to compliment the synth's sound such as: High-end Reverb, Multitap Delay, Vocoder, Chorus, Ensemble, Phaser, Flanger, Rotary, Surround encoder, Trancegate,...



Modulation

ElectraX' modulation makes use of punchy, analog sounding envelopes. Its high quality LFOs are syncable to BPM and can modulate up to the audible range. You can create rhythmic sequences or custom wave shapes with the step LFO.
The flexible Modulation Matrix is easy-to-use and provides a good and instant overview of the active modulations.
With the built-in 'midi-learn' feature it is possible to assign controllers with a single click.



Arpeggiator

One preset setup can handle up to four full featured synthesizers with four independent arpeggiators and step sequencers. The arpeggiator supports autochord, swing, glide and keyboard splitting. This allows you to create impressive sequences with several instruments playing at the same time, providing a creative and hands-on experience for a life performance.



Features - summary

* Four synthesizers in one interface
* High-end sound quality
* Huge sonic range
* High flexibility
* 13 different synthesis methods which can be combined
* Psychoacoustic processing
* Low CPU, multicore processor support
* Easy to use
* 4x multitimbral
* presets by professional sound designers
* 23 exclusive analog modeled filter types
* 45 oscillator types
* 18 effect types; Master effect section with Equalizer
* More than 1000 waveforms
* 64x4 voices
* Midi learn
* Customizable user interface with 4 skins
* Expandability
* Standalone version for PC
* Flexible preset management
* Context sensitive help


Features per synthesizer (4 synthesizers available)

* Several playmodes: Monophonic, legato, polyphonic, glide
* 3 multi-synthesis oscillators
* Dual multimode filters
* Dual mutlimode distortion/waveshaper
* 3 LFOs (global or per voice) and a Step LFO, BPM syncable
* Four Envelope generators
* Arpeggiator
* Insert effect, BPM syncable
* Flexible modulation
* Key splitting


Synthesis methods & OSC features

* Virtual analog
* FM
* Sample playback and import of own samples with loop/sustain loop support
* Wavetables with resynthesis function and the ability to load own waveforms
* Ultrasaw (up to 18 detuned oscillators per voice)
* Fractal (a completely new synthesis method)
* Phase distortion
* Waveshaping
* Exclusive oscillator types
* PWM
* Sync
* Noise
* Ringmod
* Vocoder
* Analog oscillaor drift modelling
* Fat tuning


18 warm sounding effect types

* Reverbs: Hall, Cathedral, Room
* Delays: Delay, Delay band, Ping Pong, Multitap
* Chorus, Ensemble, Phaser, Flanger, Rotary
* Trancegate, Compressor, Ampsim, Equalizer, Surround Encode
* Vocoder


23 exclusive filter types

* 9 analog modeled filters with self oscillation: Lowpass/Highpass/Bandpass 12dB/18dB/24dB
* High precesion digital filters: Lowpass, Highpass, Bandpass, Notch
* Equalizers: LowShelf, HighShelf, Peak, Wide
* Special types: Phaser, Comb+, Comb-, Vocals, Aliaser, Ringmod


System requirements

PC: Windows XP, Windows Vista 32/64, Windows 7 32/64, Windows ME; Intel Pentium4 compatible CPU with at least 800 Mhz; 512 MB RAM
Mac: Mac OSX 10.4 or higher; G5 or Intel Mac with at least 800 Mhz; 512 MB RAM


Technical specification

PC formats: 32-bit VSTi, 64-bit VSTi, standalone
Mac formats: VSTi, Audiounit; Univeral Binary
Supported samplerates: 44,1 kHz; 48 kHz; 88,2 kHz; 96 kHz; 192 kHz
Multicore CPU support; SSE2 support
Not compatible with Protools