Expetri has released its self-titled software synthesizer built around the metaphor of a chemistry experiment: “Rather than dialing in a specific target sound, Expetri takes a new approach: growing sound cells in a petri dish to discover unknown sounds”.
Fine-tuning knobs to build the sound can be deeply satisfying, but in modern music production it can also be exhausting. Expetri was born from a simple question: could we create a moment, in between project work, to step away from the pressure of hunting for the “right answer” and instead “grow” sound through intuition and chance? Whenever your daily production hits a wall, or you’re looking for a spark of an idea, quietly open Expetri, play with it, and let it lead you to inspiration you didn’t expect.
Key Features
- Living sound cells in a petri dish: At the center of the UI, sound cells split, merge, and interfere with each other’s waveforms (morphing) as they drift and constantly change shape — an organic sound-generation system built around this behavior.
- An intuitive, experiment-like interaction: Instead of fine-tuning parameters, you shape the sound through playful interactions — stirring the petri dish, adding or removing sound cells with a pipette, and pouring liquids (effects) from beakers and flasks.
- Inspiration born from serendipity: Casual, playful actions can lead to sounds you’ve never heard before. Stirring the petri dish can unexpectedly produce a “rare cell,” opening the door to countless combinations and further new sounds.
Pricing & Availability
Expetri is available for macOS in VST3 and AU formats for the introductory price of $9.99 (Reg. $14.99).
A free version is available. Rare cell generation is the only feature reserved for the full version.
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