Absynth 3.0.1 review

Absynth is a powerful instrument combining synthesis with sampling.

License: Demo OS: Mac OS X File size: 0K Developer: Native Instruments Buy Now Price: $339.00 Updated: 18 Oct 2005

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Absynth is a powerful instrument combining synthesis with sampling. The clearly structured user-interface and innovative features turns the sound design process into a creative and enjoyable musical journey.

Here are some key features of "Absynth":
Award-winning semi-modular synthesizer offering an unprecedented range of sonic possibilities
Innovative and unique combination of multiple synthesis and sampling techniques
New user-interface providing a concise overview and convenient one-window editing
Live stereo input allowing ABSYNTH 3 to be used as an extraordinary effect unit
9 sound sources, 14 filters types, dedicated modulation and more for all three channels
Uniquely flexible envelopes with up to 68 breakpoints and sophisticated group management
Improved envelope display including a time display, variable resolution grid and cursor showing current position in the envelope
Dedicated surround sound function (3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1, 8.0) per channel allowing spatial manipulation of the sound or its individual components
Real-time fractalize parameters linked to individual envelopes
Powerful effects including a special reverb, echo, pipe, multi-tap, multi-comb.

Limitations:
30 days demo.
Demo work 30 minutes per session.
Cannot save presets.
Totall recall disabled.

What's New:
Version 3.0 brings dozens of new features that greatly expand its already extraordinary sound spectrum.
The powerful synthesizer now incorporates a new user interface with convenient one-window editing, envelope-controlled surround sound features, live audio inputs, real-time fractalization, unison mode, advanced envelope control, 2 new special effects and 256 additional presets.

Requirements:
G3 500 MHz
512 MB RAM.