In this KVR Developer Challenge 2021, there are entries for Win34 and Mac19, so I think it will be difficult to check all of them.
For that reason, here are five plugins that you should try for the time being even if you don't have the time.
What was overwhelmingly good this timeFKFX InfluxとGR-8.
The quality as a plug-in is completely for sale.
It feels like a professional has appeared in an amateur tournament.
This time I chose the following five.
(The order is alphabetical)
Let me introduce you with a little commentary.
FKFX Influx (Win, Mac)
In the following article, I wrote a little about FKFX and Obvious-Filter, so if you are interested, please check it out.
this time influenceBut in my environment I was worried about a memory leak, but it worked fine.
The quality is perfectly for sale.
Moreover, 82 presets are included.
Even if you look at the works of other entries, the presets are not attached or there are many things that are few, so it is a wonderful result.
Overview
FKFX Influx is an engine that instantly realizes "Sonic Retox".The resonator module (FLUX) goes through lowpass and tube distortion. The FLUX resonators Note and Dry / Wet have their own editors.
FKFX Influx can create new grooves from the current input. If WET ONLY “is selected, only the converted part of the signal will be output.
FKFX Influx comes with 82 presets, including 128 factory presets and 210 extra presets available for free from Heat Audio facebook (links in the preset list).
GR-8 (Win, Mac)
I was a little surprised.
It's wonderful to say GUI and sound.
However, there are two points to note.
(XNUMX) In the case of FL Studio, noise will occur unless "Use fixed size buffers" is enabled.
(XNUMX) No sound is output when the type of "Distorsion" is "SATUR".
(If MIX is other than 100%, Dry sound will be produced)
I think it's a problem, so I think it will be resolved soon.
v1.01 was released on 7/4 and resolved.
There is only good sound, and the CPU load is high.
Overview
The GR-8 is an 8-voice virtual analog synthesizer with built-in effects and arpeggiators.
・ Arpeggiator. 5 modes (Up, Down, Alt 1, Alt 2, Random), 4 octave range.
-Voice mode Monaural, unison (8 voices), chord (4 stereo sounds), poly (8 voices).
-Voice effects Glide, legato, voice detune, voice stereo spread
・ Oscillator OSC 1 (Tri, Saw, Pulse, Square), OSC 2 (Sine, Saw, Pulse, Noise).
・ Oscillator effect Cross modulation (FM), pulse width modulation (PWM), sync
-Filter Non-resonant high-pass, resonant low-pass (12, 18, 24 dB / octave).
-Modulation pitch bender, modulation wheel, LFO, two envelopes
-Effect EQ, distortion, phaser, chorus / flanger, delay, reverb
-Preset: 88
Reducktion (Win, Mac)
I think it's easy to use if you're used to analog-like synths.
It is good that most of them are completed on one screen and you can understand the general operation without looking at the manual.
Overview
Dead Duck Reducktion is a 2.4-voice polyphonic software synthesizer that can be used with audio hosts that support the VST 32 plug-in format. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows are available.
Equipped with 3 multi-mode oscillators
Wave: Continuously variable between sawtooth wave, square wave, triangle wave, and sine wave.
Pulse: A variable pulse wave with a width of 0 to 100%.
FM: Sine wave FM with carrier and two modulators.
Full stereo output with oscillator pan and stereo noise options.
Unison detune with up to 8 voices, with mix and stereo spread controls
Two resonant filters
24 dB / oct low pass and self-oscillation function
12dB / oct low pass, high pass, band pass, band stop, peaking.
3 ADSR envelopes
Three flexible LFOs.
Triangle, sign, square, saw, random output
Tempo sync, free running, phase, attack time.
12-slot modulation matrix
Built-in drive, EQ, chorus, delay, and reverb effects.
16-step arpeggiator / sequencer.
Up, down, up / down arpeggiator mode.
Sequencer-controlled notes, velocities, and note lengths.
Variable step count from 1 / 32T to 1 / 1D and tempo-based step time.
Two modulation sources with step or smoothing output options
MIDI learning function that makes it easy to assign a hardware controller
File-based preset system for easy management and sharing
Resizable user interface that can be scaled 100%, 150%, 200%
Easy-to-customize user-defined theme
The King (Win)
This is the only effect of the five I chose this time.
This is a distortion effect suitable for guitar.
It is good that the range of sound creation is wide and that Air (wide area) can be adjusted.
(The setting failed and the video was recorded in mono)
Overview
The King is a high gain distortion pedal based on a newly designed schematic.
Our goal is to deny conservative guitar pedal control and implement sound design tricks and mixing approaches in one plug-in to give users the most flexible adjustments from a guitar sound perspective. Was to.Ideally, with The King and a nice cabinet IR, I'd be happy to get a guitar sound that fits the mix.
We considered high gain guitar sounds in mixes and productions, but derived from schematic designs in various studios and guitar equipment.So this plugin is an accurate mathematical model of our Frankenschma.Let's introduce the parts.
This fateful method calls us a pre-distortion-enhanced peak filter with adjustable frequencies to manage the structure of the distortion.In fact, most distortion pedals have this type of filter with a fixed frequency.But as you move this knob, you'll notice a dramatic change in sound.From hard, fuzzy blues sounds (on the left side of the knob) to mellow, modern rock tones (on the right side of the knob), you'll get all the variations in between.And you can use this card in The King.It is also possible to turn on another mirrored emphasis dip filter after a distortion unit of the same frequency and intensity.In this case, you will get the density of distortion in the selected range, but there will be no frequency response imbalance.Play this game and choose your destiny ..;
Low and High Turn these knobs counterclockwise for a classic envelope-like pedal tone lift, and turn clockwise for a focused tone: this is the interfering frequency. By reducing it, it enhances the comfortable resonance.
Air mimics the sound of an electric guitar string leaking into a condenser microphone.You can add glittering overtones to the rhythm part, or add articulation accents to heavy gain flat notes.There is also a younger brother called Air Saturation Knob, which warms the air a little.
MID character toggle. Three sound options are available: Smiley curves scoop up the sound of a rhythm guitar, and nasal sounds up to 3kHz help solos get through busy mixes.
Finally, the two EQ knobs help suppress harsh, muddy frequencies and add warmth and presence (depending on the case).If you use these two functions, you may be able to mix guitar sounds without adding an equalizer.
It also supports plug-ins.
Fine-tuning the above features
Oversampling mode that enhances the accuracy of signal processing.
Mono / stereo mode.
Input and output volume control, etc.
Whisp Air
Famous developerFull Bucket MusicThis is Mr.'s synth.
Full Bucket MusicAll of your plugins can be installed with VST Manager (Win only).
I'm writing an article on how to use it, so please check it out as well.
As expectedFull Bucket MusicIt makes a hard sound.
Overview
WhispAir is a software instrument for Microsoft Windows (VST) and Apple macOS (VST / AU). Written in C ++ native code, it delivers high performance and low CPU consumption.
-Display all parameters on one page.
・ Three flexible wavetable oscillators
-Classic full bucket stereo filter
· 3 modulations and 4 envelope generators
・ Unison mode and chorus
-Reading TUN / SCL / KBL microtune files
・ Supports dynamic microtune of MTS-ESP by ODD Sound
-Resizeable user interface (not "N" version).
MIDI Learn – All parameters can be controlled by MIDI CC.
-The plug-in is compatible with Windows and macOS (32-bit and 64-bit).
Summary
There are many really high quality plugins this year.
It's amazing that there is a lineup of plug-ins that can be sold normally.
There are other good plugins out there, so please give them a try.
And if you find a plugin you like, vote for it and support it.
I wrote about voting in another article, so if you don't understand it, please refer to it.
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