Tone2 ElectraX v1.1 released

[Markus Krause]

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

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

PC 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!

We are pleased to present our new sonic warrior: ElectraX!

ElectraX means not only having four powerful synthesizers in one interface - it's the next generation of high-end audio equipment.

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


New features in v1.1:

The arpeggiator has been extended. 'S' restarts the note-order-sorting. This is very usefull to syncronize rhythmic patterns and to get a more harmonic beat which does not rely on the number of pressed keys. We recommend to put an 'S' in the 1st or the 8th slot of the arp and play it life!

Improvements:

* Improved host compatibility
* Improved usablity and workflow
* Improved compatibility for Windows7 and Vista Systems
* Improved Midi learn
* More easy installation

Changes:

* Less popups
* Demo test time has been extended

Fixes:

* Workarounds for various host bugs
* Fixed a possible crash and some GUI glitches
* Installer automatically fixes possible Windows7 compatibility problems of VST directory