Ultimate waveshaping control with dozens of sonic tools
Intuitive and graphically responsive interface
2,000+ professionally crafted presets
Built-in fully customizable studio quality FX.
Oscillators Section:
32-bit wavetable synthesis with three interpolation modes (DRAFT, NQ, HQ).
Full Stereo processing.
6 Oscillators, 60 built-in waveforms, 10 user loadable waveforms, PWM capable in all oscillators with any waveform.
Loadable
Wavetable Sets: Programs using different wavetable sets can be mixed in
a bank. z3ta+ will find and load the appropriate wavetable set when the
program is selected on-the-fly.
Loadable Oscillator USER Waveforms:
z3ta+ can load the USER oscillator waveforms 1 to 6 from standard wave
files (.wav). Up to six individual waveforms can be loaded per program,
and then transformed by using the shaper as the internal waveform set.
It is possible to load different waveforms in each preset. z3ta+ will
find and reload the used waveforms when the program is selected
on-the-fly. The wave files must be mono, up to 64k samples, in any
samplerate.
64 voice polyphonic (CPU dependant) with polyphony
limiter and Intelligent Voice Allocation (no clicks when maximum
polyphony is exceeded).
Full Stereo processing.
6 Oscillators, 60 built-in waveforms, 10 user loadable waveforms, PWM capable in all oscillators with any waveform.
Independent
Waveshaper for each oscillator with 14 wave transformations: WARP,
TWIST, MULTIPOINT, WAVE, SYMMETRY, DRIVE, WAVE, OFFSET, SHRINK,
SELFSYNC, BIT REDUCTION, HIPASS and LOWPASS filters, , DC-OFFSET and
WINDOW, all fully band limited and real-time capable.
Full Legato mode when operation is monophonic.
Circular inter-oscillator modulation.
Ring modulation, Hard Sync, PM and FM modes for any oscillator.
MULTI mode for any oscillator, which turns any oscillator in 8 oscillators (4 stereo oscillators) with adjustable detune.
Octave
(-5 to +5 oct), Transpose (-12 to +12 semi), Detune (-50 to +50 cent)
and Phase (0 to 360 deg) controls for each oscillator.
Key sync and Free Running, Normal or Inverted, with or without keyboard tracking modes for any oscillator.
Main Transpose, Main Tune controls.
Oscillator random tune control with per-oscillator generator.
Adjustable Punch control (drum machine-like DC burst).
Individual settings for Pitch Bend Up and Down (-12 to +12 semi).
4 Pitch Bend modes: Normal, Up, Down and Hold notes.
4 monophonic/polyphonic Portamento modes: Normal and Fingered, Fixed and Variable time.
One of the most underated VST's. Great sound quality, layout and routing capabilities.The arpeggio section is one of the best, which has dual voices, lots of different modes and also midi import. Another of my regular go to synths. The next generation in synthesis:
Hybrid
3 is the next generation in synthesis. This high-definition virtual
synthesizer combines the coveted warmth of analog synths with a full
range of futuristic digital manipulation capabilities. The result is the
best of both worlds — a virtual instrument with a comprehensive
set of precisely adjustable parameters that can sound like a synth you remember or something no one has ever heard before.
1200+ built-in sounds:
Hybrid
3 comes with over 1,200 inspirational presets designed to jumpstart the
creative process. Over 200 new patches, designed by the acclaimed AIR
sound designers, include everything from wobbles, synth pads, arpeggios,
poly synths, basses, leads, sequences, and much more. Hybrid veterans
will be pleased to find that the familiar Hybrid 2 presets have been
completely reworked, allowing users to experience their favorite sounds
with all the sonic improvements of Hybrid 3.
If you're prone to
tweaking, Hybrid 3 is loaded with a comprehensive set of user-adjustable
parameters that let you create unique sounds and fine-tune them to
taste. With support for two simultaneous parts (i.e. a powerful
combination of two separate, 3-oscillator synthesizers),
you can
layer, split, or spread sounds to produce deep, complex, and wide
patches. Plus, the simple patch browser makes it easy to find the preset
you're looking for and allows you to load two presets simultaneously,
one into each part, for experimenting with rich timbres and playing
multi-patch sounds.
High-definition oscillators:
With
three versatile oscillators and a sub oscillator per part, Hybrid 3 is
capable of stacking multiple oscillators together for huge pads, leads,
basses, and more. Two multifunctional oscillators can recreate the
classic subtractive synthesis waveforms for a dose of analog
nostalgia.
In addition, these oscillators feature algorithms for digital
wavetables. As a result, users can choose from nine different modes,
including the Multi-Square waveform, Saw Sync, Saw Cross Modulation
(which modulates the pitch of a saw wave with the output of a triangle
wave
for complex tones), Saw Multi (a stack of seven saws in unison), Square
Sync, Square Cross Modulation, Square Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) and
Wavetable. Hybrid 3 offers 100 wavetables with up to 64 single-cycle
waveforms each. A third oscillator includes saw, square or triangle
waves, plus a noise generator and a sub oscillator for deep bass
effects.
Dual filtering and saturation modes:
Hybrid
3 features two multi-mode filters that can run in series or in
parallel. In addition, the filters can be assigned one per channel to
the stereo outputs, or set so that Oscillator 1 feeds Filter 1, with the
remaining Oscillators being routed to Filter 2. Both of the filters
offer your choice of DCF (Digitally Controlled Filter) or VCF models.
The vintage Voltage Controlled Filter (VCF) makes it easier than ever to
achieve those fat, retro synth sounds of the '70s and '80s. This sound
filter brings the legendary soft and fat warmth of classic analog synth
hardware filters to Hybrid 3.
Use the revolutionary multimode
filters to control the tone color of a part by removing or accenting
certain frequencies. Choose from an extensive collection of 23 modes.
Then dial in the filter cut-off, velocity, and key tracking. Use the
resonance dial to change the tone
from a nasal sound to a ringing
tone by emphasizing frequencies around the cut-off and generating
self-oscillation. A blend of the third oscillator and noise generator
can serve as an audio modulation source for filter cut-off, producing
distinctive electronic audio effects.
To add some serious edge,
adjust the filter saturation. Hybrid 3 offers the original Overdrive
filter, which creates a soft tube-like clipping and includes five
additional filter saturation modes: Distort, which creates a harder,
brighter clipping; Hard Clip, which creates a very hard and bright
transistor-like clipping; Rectify, which creates a gentle distortion
that retains the character of the input signal; Bit Crush, which creates
deliberate aliasing by reducing the bit depth, and Resample, which
creates deliberate aliasing by reducing the sample rate.
LFOs:
Hybrid
3 includes four LFOs per part: two monophonic, one polyphonic, and one
special Pump LFO. Use the LFOs to modulate pitch, loudness or cut-off to
produce vibrato, tremolo, or electronic sweeps. Choose from eight
modulation types, ranging from sine and triangle waves to random,
"drift" and sample-and-hold modulation. Change the depth, rate, phase,
and sync mode to quickly and dramatically alter the sound.
Pump
is a special type of envelope that simulates studio side-chaining to
create the pumping-and-breathing effect. In the case of Hybrid 3, this
rhythmic effect can be applied to much more than the overall mix. The
Pump LFO can be routed to create a rhythmic effect on a variety of
specific parameters, such as pitch or filter settings.
Envelope editors:
Use
the four envelope editors to easily sculpt the filter, amplitude, and
any two other modulation envelopes. Adjust velocity, attack, decay, and
key tracking, and then type in the envelope rate.
Hype algorithm:
New
to Hybrid 3 is Hype, a quick way of enhancing the low- or high- end of
any patch. Beef up wobbles, basses, and kick drum sounds with deep,
sub-bass by adjusting the Hype Low parameter, or turn up Hype High to
polish off the high end with shimmer and sparkle; the latter sounds
great on pads, strings, brass, and percussive sounds.
Doubling:
Hybrid
3 offers a new way of making your patches sound enormous. Two Doubling
knobs, one for each part, are built into the Common tab for additional
widening and thickening. Turn up the Doubling knobs to full for a
dramatic response or mix it in subtly for a slight thickening effect.
Performance-oriented features:
Whether
you use it in the studio or in a live situation, Hybrid 3 is built to
perform. Use the step sequencers for arpeggiation or phrase generation.
Set the modulation matrix to easily map modulations from sources to
destinations. And set up "morph" groups to modify sounds on
the fly from the interface or a MIDI controller.
Step sequencers:
Hybrid
3's onboard 16-step sequencers have been revamped for more programming
and sequencing flexibility. Now, steps can be linked together to vary
sequencer rhythm, manipulate note dynamics, and create advanced
modulation patterns. Like before, both step sequencers can function as a
composition tool or an extra modulation source, making it easy to
create patches that move and evolve. You can set note values, velocity,
and modulation, and then pick from nine playback options to use the
sequencer as a step sequence, arpeggiator or MIDI phrase generator.
Plus, you can even import your own MIDI phrases for complete
customization.
Modulation matrices:
Hybrid
3 also offers flexible and easy-to-use modulation matrices with 16
assignable modulation sources and more than 20 destinations each. Assign
modulations to an oscillator or filter. Hybrid 3 allows multiple
assignments of sources and destinations, all with adjustable
intensities.
Morph groups:
With
Hybrid 3, you can assign any rotary control or fader on the plugin's
interface to one of the four "morph" groups. Assign pan, filter or
amplifier envelopes to a morph group to alter sounds from your
controller while recording or playing live. Each morph group can control
several
parameters simultaneously. You, in turn, can control morph groups from
the dials on the interface or from a MIDI controller.
Effects:
Hybrid
3 provides two insert effect sends per part, each with more than 40
effect types, so you can quickly change the sound of a part. A separate
master effects section lets you select reverb, delay, and chorus effects
to enhance — or warp — any of the sounds at the patch level. Easily
adjust effect parameters and sync effects to a chosen tempo.
Seamless DAW integration:
Hybrid
3 is available in VST plugin format for both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows
operating systems. With its rich set of analog and digital sounds and a
large array of adjustable parameters, Hybrid 3 gives musicians,
arrangers, composers and sound designers the qualities and character of a
unique hardware synthesizer with the convenience and flexibility of an
integrated plugin.
FEATURES:
- Six-oscillator subtractive and wavetable virtual synthesizer with 1200+ inspiring presets.
- Includes 200+ all-new sounds and 1000+ refreshed patches from Hybrid 2.
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Comprised of two simultaneous parts, each loaded with 3 oscillators and
a sub-oscillator, filters, LFOs, envelopes and effects for
creating complex patches.
- All-new Doubling controls for quickly thickening and widening patches.
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Revamped step sequencers allow you to link steps together for rhythmic
variation, syncopation and advanced modulation patterns.
- All-new Oscillator Restart for punchy bass sounds, runs and sequences.
- Dual series or parallel filters with vintage Voltage Controlled Filter modes for retro synth sounds.
- Flexible modulation options with 8 LFOs including Pump for the pumping-and-breathing effect.
- Comprehensive editing parameters for the ultimate in sound tweakability.
- Sample-accurate synthesis for super-fast envelopes and high-definition sound.
- Performance-driven features, including modulation matrices and multiple step sequencers for maximum playability.
- 32-bit and 64-bit VST.
Tons of reverb and FX plugins out there but Warmverb combines the best of both worlds beaautifully. Most definitely one of the very best and probably one that i personally will often use.. Going much further sonically wise than others Warmverb has a plethora of excellent and original presets. A touch CPU heavy but being much more than just your usual reverb with Multi FX, i can live with this!!
Tone2 Warmverb is definitely the best multieffect unit on the markt. Point.
There
are 35 different effect modules which can be combined to create new
effect sounds. Load warmwerb with 'freeware-sawtooth-only-crappy-synth'
and get blown away.
Sound:
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Reverb:
There are 3
different algorithmic Reverb modules. Two of them are known from their
excellent Gladiator synthesizer. The third one called 'Reverb ulta' is
an even more pimped version. I know that tastes are different, but for
my ears this reverb is the best sounding one on the market. It's clean,
diffuse, warm and does not muddy the mix.
Other modules
Vocoder:
There
are 2 different vocoder algorithms. One uses left-right as modulatior
and carrier and a second one which does generate the carrier wave
autmotically and is very easy to setup. It sound better than most
vocoders on the martket.
Dolby Prologic II encoding:
Allows you to encode your tracks in surround!
Delay, Pingpong, Filter pingpong:
All delays automatically sync to the BPM rate.
Chorus, Ensemble, Flanger:
Warm sound, real stereo.
Superstrings:
Some kind of new effect. Sounds like 'trancy stereo mega chorus'.
Phaser:
Some kind of 8 stage phaser. Reminds me of the Oxygen recordings from Jean Michel Jarre.
Talkbox:
AIEOUAIEAUAUA
Distortions:
Warm sound, no digital crap, no aliasing.
Further modules:
Bitcrush,
waveshape, stereo enhance, autpanning, rotary, EQ, stereoizer, ringmod,
pitch shifter, feedback, tremolo, some filters
User interface:
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The
interface is very easy to use and self explaining. The design looks
very professional and hardware-like. The knobs and their ranges are easy
to adjust. The random button works well. The interface reacts quickly.
Fetures:
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35 different outstanding effect modules in one plugin. Any questions?
Docs:
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Are availabe in several languages. The modules are well explained, but i did not like the layout design and the colors.
Presets:
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150 well sorted presets which show the power quite well. The random button work fine for creating own sounds.
Customer support:
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Tone2 support answered my email within 8 hours.
Value for money:
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I would have bought this plugin even if it would cost $200. I hope that they won't rise the price in the future.
Stability:
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Never had a problem with it.
Conclusion:
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Sell your VST effect collection and buy warmverb!
This plugin is an absolute must-have. It's cheap, innovative, inspiring and offers outstanding sound. Review from KVR
reFX NEXUS2 is one of preferred ROMplers of EDM hitmakers everywhere,
and in this video tutorial series, synth expert Scottie Dugan takes you
through how you can find and tweak just the sound you're looking for in
this massive library of sounds.
Scottie begins by explaining that
a ROMpler is an instrument in which you don't create your own sounds,
but rather select sounds from a huge internal library and then adjust
parameters to taste.
He then shows you around the interface, and
the main parameters on the front panel for precise sonic tweaking, as
well as the Display and how you can use it to get real-time information
on how you have modified the loaded presets.
After that, Scottie
explains how you can control the synth with a MIDI controller and other
modulation sources, such as the Modulation Matrix and LFO section.
The
flexible and easy to use arpeggiator is next, as well as a breakdown of
the Trance Gate, which uses a gate to automate volume and more.
Scottie
now explores the Frequency Analyzer which displays NEXUS 2's output, so
you can also see your sound instead of just hearing it, which allows
for better tweaking.
That leads to a deep dive into Layer and Oscillator parameters, as well as the mixer and routing of effects.
Finally, Scottie reveals more global parameters wrapping up your tour of this monster EDM machine.
Whether
you're new to NEXUS2 or an existing user looking to expand on the
factory settings and find you;re own voice, watch "reFX NEXUS2
Explained" today!
Very nice innovative user friendly mastering tool with a simple and fun interface to get the best out of your mixes.
Metering plugins are dull and unintuitive, yet crucial for getting a
technically excellent mix. So we developed a tool that artists and
producers would actually WANT to use. We wanted to give music producers a
simple solution to assessing the technical details of their music, but
with an AWESOME user experience.
Headroom
- True peak meter to make sure your masters don't clip.
- Standard peak meter. Keep it below -6dB for a perfect final mix
- EBU R128 compliant integrated and short term LUFS meters. The most accurate way to analyse perceived loudness.
Stereo Field
- Vectorscope to visualise stereo width.
- Correlation meter to monitor phase issues.
- Left/Right meter to assess the balance of your mix.
- Low Pass button solos your low frequencies below 300hz so you can see their stereo width.
Dynamic Range
- Instantly see if your music is overcompressed
- Oscilloscope glows green if your music is dynamic.
- 'DR' Dynamic Range display based on reliable Short Term LUFS to peak ratio.
Bass Space
- Identifies if any channels are outputting unwanted low frequencies.
- Helps you clean up your low end giving your track punch and clarity.
- Level meters for 40Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz, 160Hz.
LEVELS v1.1 New Features
*
Significantly Improved Stereo Field graphics - The stereo field section
now provides much more detail and information, giving user a better
understanding of their stereo spread.
* Significantly Improved Dynamic Range graphics - A visual improvement to enhance the user experience.
*
Mixing and Mastering Presets - It has been the norm to create one final
master and use it in all scenarios. However, given that music is
consumed in many different ways, it’s more appropriate to create a few
variations to best suit the distribution mediums you will be using. The
mixing presets include ‘Balanced’, ‘Dynamic’, ‘Loud’, and ‘Punchy’,
whereas the mastering presets include ‘CD’, 'Club', 'Composer',
'iTunes', 'Soundcloud', 'Streaming’ & 'Youtube’. Mastering The Mix
aim with these presets is to help music producers present their music in
the best possible quality to their fans, whatever platform they use.
*
Total reset button - Rather than having to click each individual
section to reset from red back to green, you will be able to to a total
reset which will speed up your work process.
* Dynamic Range
Section Free After Trial Ends - Once the standard 14 day free trial is
over the Dynamic Range section will continue to work fully.
*
CPU improvements & Bug fixes - Mastering The Mix haven't specified
these but we understand that they are a raft of under the hood tweaks
and fixes.
