Sonicbits have released Exakt, available for $29.00. They’ve also updated Exakt Lite to version 2.
FM synths hold a special place in the history of synthesizers. Exakt, the intuitive and easy-to-use FM synthesizer plugin is designed to make FM synthesis more accessible.
As many vintage machines, Exakt has got 4 operators which can be arranged in various FM algorithms. Each operator has got different waveforms such as the basic sine, saw, square and triangle. Then apart from the 8 classic waveforms from the Yamaha TX81Z, four additional enhanced TX waveforms are included.
Each operator has got its own amplitude envelope generator supporting the 5 point TX envelopes. These envelopes have been modeled to mimic the TX characteristics. Additionally, up to 16 points can be added to the loopable envelopes in order to create complex shapes.
Combined with a flexible modulation matrix, a creamy chorus, gritty distortion and a stereo delay effect, Exakt has got sounds that can be used in all types of music.
Like many vintage FM synthesizers, Exakt has got 4 operators ready to shape and sculpt your sonic creations.
Dive deep into FM synthesis and explore a diverse palette of waveforms. Apart form the basic sine, saw, square and triangle shapes, each operator has got the 8 classic waveforms from the Yamaha TX81Z, and four additional enhanced TX waveforms as well.
Each operator can be edited in its own color coded panel which also contains the dedicated amplitude envelope generator. The envelopes are modeled after the iconic TX envelopes, editing via drag and drop allows you to sculpt dynamic contours with ease. With support for up to 16 points in loopable envelopes, you can shape complex and evolving sounds. The 4 operators can be arranged in several FM algorithms. The color coding for the operators helps to identify whether an operator is a carrier or a modulator.
Apart from the 8 algorithm arrangements known from the 4-operator (vintage) synths such as the TX81z, Exakt provides 8 additional interesting algorithms.
The feedback for operator D and the global FM amount can be adjusted.
All operator and and the 2 modulation envelopes support editing via drag and drop. The envelopes can contain up to 16 points and they can be looped. You can choose whether the envelope sustains or simply runs once. Your favorite settings can be saved in envelope presets and each envelope can be copied to all others in order to support fast editing.
The modulation matrix offers extensive control over your sound design, being the key to to create evolving and responsive soundscapes.
The modulation sources including 2 LFOs and 2 dedicated mod envelopes can easily being routed to up to 17 destinations like operator, filter or pitch parameters. This feature provides flexible control over your sounds, enabling subtle adjustments or more complex modulations.
Exakt features include:
- 4 aliasing free Operators with classic and enhanced TX waveforms
- 16 voice polyphony
- Drag-and-drop envelopes with up to 16 points and copy and paste
- Envelope loops
- 16 FM algorithms with feedback on operator D
- Linked editing of all 4 operators at once
- Resonant filter with different lowpass, highpass and bandpass models
- Formant filter with vowel emphasis
- Visualization of the resulting waveform for immediate editing response
- 2 LFOs syncable to host
- 2 loopable modulation envelopes with up to 16 points
- Mod matrix with many targets
- Lush chorus, distortion and stereo delay effects
- Sysex bank import from Yamaha 4 operator synthesizers (experimental)
- Over 100 ready to play presets organized in categories including presets from Venus Theory
- Blur free vector graphics resizing
Exakt Lite features include:
- 4 aliasing free Operators with classic TX waveforms
- 12 voice polyphony
- Drag-and-drop envelopes with copy and paste
- 8 FM algorithms with feedback on operator D
- Linked editing of all 4 operators at once
- Resonant filter with different lowpass, highpass and bandpass models
- Visualization of the resulting waveform for immediate editing response
- LFO syncable to host
- Modulation envelope
- Mod matrix with many targets
- Lush chorus effect
- Over 60 ready to play presets organized in categories
- Blur free vector graphics resizing
Exakt and Exakt Lite are available to PC and Mac users (VST2, VST3 and AU).
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