quietformat has released Cernion, an advanced wavetable synthesizer designed to combine deep sound design with intuitive, hands-on control. Its tools support traditional synthesizer sounds as well as evolving textures, cinematic effects and experimental sound design.
Cernion makes complex modulation playable
Each modulation assignment can have its own depth and response curve. A single macro can drive a wide filter sweep while making a subtle change to an effect. Macros and the XY pad bring these independently shaped responses together for hands-on sound shaping and performance.
The release also introduces Cernion FX, an included companion effect plug-in that brings Cernion’s effects and modulation tools to other instruments, vocals and recorded audio.
Key Features
- Custom waveforms and wavetables. The editor supports waveform drawing, harmonic editing and wavetables containing up to 256 frames.
- Flexible modulation. Four custom LFOs, four envelopes, eight macros, an XY pad and a modulation matrix provide detailed control over a patch, with adjustable depths and response curves for individual assignments.
- Two arpeggiators. GILLA ARP creates evolving, harmonically connected patterns from held notes. CLASSIC ARP offers 32-step sequences with adjustable velocity and step length.
- Per-note expression. Full MPE provides independent Pitch, Slide and Press, including pitch bends up to ±48 semitones.
- 11 effects. Effects can be reordered or repeated, with serial or parallel routing.
- 498 presets. The library includes 417 factory presets and 81 additional presets across four included artist packs. Sounds range from basses, leads, keys and pads to arpeggios, sequences, evolving textures and sound effects.
Pricing & Availability
Cernion was released on November 9, 2026. It is available as AU and VST3 for macOS, and VST3 for Windows.
The introductory price is US$99.99 through December 9, 2026, compared with the regular price of US$179.99.
For the first two weeks after launch, code CERNION30 provides an additional 30% off the introductory price on perpetual license purchases only. The code does not apply to Subscribe to Own.
Subscribe to Own is available for US$6.99 per month. After 26 qualifying monthly payments, the license becomes perpetual and automatic billing stops. Both purchase options include Cernion FX.
A fully featured 14-day trial is available without payment details.
Listen to the sound demos or visit the Cernion product page for downloads and further details.
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