The tracktion BioTek 2 Organic Synthesizer is a premium powerhouse sampling and synthesis workstation offering unlimited sound design in a remarkable and inspirational environment, allowing you to evolve your own sound. This versatile synthesizer plug-in offers multiple forms of synthesis and unlimited sound layers. Ideal for composers, sound designers, and electronic musicians, it is available as in AAX, Audio Units, VST, and Linux VST plug-in formats and is compatible with Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux systems.

Updates to version 2 include the Spinal Saw Oscillator, With up to 11 detuned sawtooth waves within a single oscillator and BioTek's four oscillators, the Spinal Saw can generate a whopping 44 oscillators per layer. Another addition to version 2 is the Granular Oscillator, which extracts sound grains from the sample of your choice and redistributes them into dense clouds, scattered drops, or any density in-between. This allows you to create everything from uniquely textured musical instruments to otherworldly soundscapes. Other notable updates include a transistor ladder filter with 6, 12, 18, and 24 dB low-pass characteristics, as well as a Sallen-Key filter (MS-20) with 12 dB lowpass characteristics.

BioTek 2 offers the same architecture as its predecessor, including four virtual analog oscillators, four-operator FM synthesis, and support for sample importing. Two multimode filters are available and can be used with distortion and EQ. The 200 modulation routes and 32 modifier routes yield immense routing flexibility. BioTek 2 offers eight LFOs, each with eight separate parallel sub LFOs. An arpeggiator can be manually configured and supports importing MIDI files. BioTek 2’s four envelopes can be configured for 32 stages with looping sustain and release sections. Four internal effects processors, including reverb, delay, and more, can used simultaneously.

Twenty controls are provided in the main window for quick parameter adjustments. Blend and morph between patches via the center-positioned XY controller. Each patch can contain unlimited sound layers, allowing near-limitless sonic possibilities.

Spinal Saw + Granular Sample Oscillators    4 Oscillators + 4-Operator FM Synthesis    2 Multimode Filters with Distortion EQ    Ladder Filter and Sallen-Key Filter    200 Modulation Routes    8 LFOs with Eight Parallel Sub LFOs    Four Effects, Four Envelopes    Over 500 Factory Patches with Browser    AAX, Audio Units, VST, and Linux VST    Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux

• Spinal saw oscillator with up to 11 sawtooth oscillators in one, with FM and in-oscillator sync
• Granular sample oscillator with FM
• Transistor Ladder filter with 6, 12, 18, and 24 dB lowpass characteristics and resonance up to self-oscillation for all slopes
• Sallen-Key filter with 12 dB lowpass characteristic
• Automation of all parameters (some hosts might be limited to first sound layer)
• Dedicated browser page with filters for author, category, style, and timbre and full-text search
• Assign source info menus showing where a modulation source has been assigned
• 500+ factory patches

• 4 virtual analog/sample playback oscillators
• 4-operator FM synthesis (can use samples)
• Sync, ring mod, PWM, waveshaping
• 2 multimode filters in series with distortion and EQ
  • Filter types:
    • 4-pole and 2-pole LP
    • BP
    • HP
    • BS (notch)
    • 1-pole LP
    • HP comb (tuned delay for Karplus-Strong synthesis)
    • Redux (SR, bit reducer)
• 200 modulation routes, 32 modifier routes (performing mathematical functions on the modulation sources), assignable GUI macro controls
• 8 flow LFOs (each with 8 individual parallel syncable sub LFOs)
• 4 effects in series
  • Effects Types:
    • Reverb
    • Delay
    • Compressor/Limiter
    • Distortion
    • Chorus
    • Flanger
    • Phaser
    • Redux
• 4 envelopes (can be up to 32 stages with looping sustain and release sections, curvatures for each stage)
• Sample import (osc), MIDI file import (arp)

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this software allow the display of more than one image at the same time for comparison purposes, such as a proof sheet??

A: Yes, this software can display multiple images at a time, arranged on the screen, or multiple screens.

Q: 2. What are some good tutorials to help with Affinity Photo 2? There are books… any recommendations from experience?

A: Serif has a selection of quick start guides and tutorials for Serif Affinity Photo 2 (Download) online here: https://tinyurl.com/2ahvhm7j.

Q: 3. What is the weight capacity of that peak design safety tether? Can it really stop the fall of a 7ibs+ camera? Looks lacking....

A: Based on information provided by Peak Design, their tethering products, like what is included with the ProMediaGear QD Plug Connector for Straps, have a weight capacity of up to 200 pounds.

Q: 4. 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: 5. I have a Mac boo pro M1 macOS Big Sur 11.5.2 continuously updated OS, this is a one time purchase, so update versions are lifetime updates included for new OS versions?

A: The software will be updated as long as the developer keeps pushing updates for it, regardless of your OS.

Q: 6. Can this software be used independently from Photoshop?

A: While this software is compatible with some Photoshop files, it is a fully featured image editor in and of itself and does not require Photoshop.

Q: 7. Can I change my license to MacOS from Windows if I uninstall it from Windows?

A: Yes once you have the license you have to disable it from the Mac and install it on the windows.

Q: 8. Would this fit a Zoom F3 Field recorder or is there some other option that would work as a compact belt clip?

A: The Auray Universal Plug-On Transmitter Holster will not fit the Zoom F3 Field recorder. As an alternative we suggest the Strut Field Case for Zoom F3 Recorder (B&H # STRF3). This item can be used with a belt or wrist straps, and a shoulder strap, which is included.

Q: 9. Can install this software on my both (Windows and Mac)computers in the same time?

A: Each operating system (IOS, MacOS and Windows) all have their own licence and are a separate purchase.

Q: 10. Does Affinity have "curves" adjustment like Photoshop? (Not looking for "levels.")

A: The Serif Affinity Photo 2 (Download) BH #SEAPMW publisher does have a free trial that will allow you to test the feature set.