SynthMaster One - Wavetable Synthesizer Plug-In Downloadfrom SynthMaster One - Wavetable Synthesizer Plug-In Downloadis a wavetable soft-synth which provides an intuitive feel and easy-to-grasp work flow. If you’ve used KV331’s flagship SynthMaster, you’ll be familiar with the sound-engine of the synth already. Nevertheless, SynthMaster One boasts a few features not available in its bigger-sibling’s interface, such as full wavetable synthesis. You can even import your own wavetable files directly into SynthMaster One.

The synth gives you two oscillators, two sub oscillators, two zero-delay feedback filters, and arpeggiator and step sequencer, four ADSR envelopes, two LFOs, and 11 effects available on six insert slots. All of this is available without multiple tabs in the GUI—everything is laid out in a single screen. 500 Presets are provided, and you can enable routing of filters and LFOs simply by clicking on a modulation source, holding down the mouse, and dragging up to your desired parameter-knob, which will light up when it becomes selectable. This software is compatible with both Mac and Windows systems, operating in AU, VST, and standalone formats.

Soft-Synth with Wavetable Synthesis    Intuitive Workflow    500 Factory Presets    2 Oscillators, 2 Sub Oscillators, 2 LFOs    2 Filters, 4 ASDR Envelopes    11 FX on 6 Inserts    Step Sequencer/Arpeggiator    Zero-Delay Feedback Filters    Microtuning and MIDI Pattern Important    Mac and Windows / AU, VST and Standalone

For each SynthMaster One instance, there are two oscillators with two sub oscillators, as well as two filters, four ADSR Envelopes, two LFOs, a 16-step arpeggiator/sequencer and 11 effects assignable to six insert slots. The sub oscillators can be connected to the oscillators in five different modes. You can use them as regular sub oscillators or do complex modulations, such as ring-mod, or amplitude, phase, and frequency modulation.

SynthMaster One comes with 500 factory presets from a team of sound designers.

The arpeggiator features classic arpeggiator modes such as Up, Down, UpDown, DownUp, UpDown2, DownUp2, AsPlayed. You also get Sequence, Chord, and Arpeggiate modes. Each of the 16 steps has its own Velocity, Note Number, Note Length, Slide and Hold parameters.

SynthMaster One implements true wavetable synthesis. Unlike SynthMaster, where you can sequence up to 16 waveforms to create a wavetable, you can import wave files that actually contain wavetables into SynthMaster One. SynthMaster One also comes with a rich wavetable library and you can extend that by dragging wavetables under the Waveforms folder of SynthMaster One.

Each of the oscillators have stereo outputs, and can sport up to 16 voices of unison playback. Using the Voices, Voices Mix, Detune Curve, Detune Spread, Pan Spread, Tone Spread, and Phase Spread parameters, you can engender a rich, "supersaw" sound in each oscillator.

All of the filter categories have been developed using the zero-delay feedback filter technology. With parameters such as input gain, drive, and acid, you can approximate a more "analog" sound.

SynthMaster One provides Distortion, LoFi, Ensemble, Phaser, 6 Band EQ, Compressor, Vocoder, Delay, Chorus, Tremolo, Reverb.

SynthMaster One supports Scala tuning, so tuning can be set either for each preset or globally by loading from a Scala tuning file.

A comprehensive preset browser with separate search criteria for instrument type, preset attributes, music style, or preset author has been provided.

Monophonic and polyphonic MIDI patterns can be imported into the arpeggiator by dragging and dropping of the MIDI file onto the arpeggiator view on the plug-in window.

SynthMaster One runs as a VST instrument on both Windows and Mac OSX, and also as an Audio Unit instrument on Mac OSX. On Windows, it runs as a standalone application as well.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. This is the "instrument" that David Bowie used on his "Space Oddity" album. In the Showtime documentary film "David Bowie ~ Finding Fame" they talk about it. He was the 1st and probably the last one to do so. I mean .. how many Stylophone players are there? Lol

A: That is an interesting observation, and you are correct, not too many Stylophonists out there these days. But, small synths like this and the Teenage Engineering instruments are back in vogue.

Q: 2. You don't have the silicone cases listed. How do I get those?

A: I believe TE has run out of them, or are changing the design. They no longer appear on their website.

Q: 3. does this come with any patch cords?

A: This device does include 8 patch cables.

Q: 4. Hi - Is it possible to save/export your loops and beats to other hardware and software? Many thanks, Dave.

A: At this time exporting and transferring data from the PO-12 to an external device is not possible.

Q: 5. Will this fit under the dash of my '67 Mustang: I can power it with an inverter! How many amps will it draw? Thanks

A: We are not in the mobile car audio business so we donot have specifications for your car. Please verify this device's dimensions for a compatible fit prior to purchasing.Approximate dimensions: (W x D x H) 1.50 x 6.89 x 5.32 (3.81 x 17.5 x 13.5 cm)

Q: 6. Where is the electronic section made?

A: The Moog Minimoog Model D Classic Monophonic Analog Synthesizer is made in the US.

Q: 7. Is MGear sustain pedal compatible with this keyboard?

A: The JUNO-DS88 is designed to use with Roland DP style damper pedals, but you can reverse the polarity within the system settings to allow use with any manufacturer's pedal. ----------------------------------------------------We have no references for M-Gear sustain pedals, but this synth is compatible with most sustain pedals from M-Audio, Roland, Auray, Behringer, Korg Quik-Lok, On-Stage, and other 3rd party manufacturer's. We offer a wide selection on the webpage for the Juno synth under the ACCESSORIES tab.

Q: 8. What country was this product made in?

A: According to Waldorf all manufacturing of their products is done in Germany.

Q: 9. Is the cassette tape/recorder microphone included in the BULLFROG Synth? If not where can it be purchased?

A: The Erica Synths x Richie Hawtin Bullfrog Synthesizer does have a built-in microphone and it features a sampler-looper effect that emulates the functionality of a tape recorder, recording up to 10" of audio from the built-in microphone or from the Bullfrog itself, and then feeds it back into the audio path of the Bullfrog for processing via the VCF, VCA, and Delay.

Q: 10. Can I load my own soundfonts into this ?

A: You can not load your own sound samples into this item. You can use this device as a MIDI controller if you want to control sounds from a DAW or external module. As well, you can edit the internal sounds via Roland's Ax-Edge Editor app.