Numerical Audio has released ShockWave for macOS, an upgraded version of their popular iOS Synth.
Shockwave – Phase Distortion Synthesizer
ShockWave is a versatile synthesizer that merges Phase Distortion Synthesis with a powerful modular workflow.
Built around the concept of Phase Distortion (PD) Synthesis, Shockwave includes a pair of PD Oscillators each capable of creating everything from pure Sine Waves over smooth Sawtooth and Square Waves to Resonance & Sync sweeps, filtered Noise and more.
Cross-Mod between the two oscillators allows for an even greater range of timbres and includes DX-Style Phase Modulation, Linear and Exponential Frequency Modulation as well as Amplitude- and Ring Modulation.
A pair of Low Frequency Oscillators and 2 Attack/Sustain/Release (ASR) Envelopes serve as main modulation sources and can be used in a number of ways. Envelopes can be triggered from a number of internal sources including other modules such as trigger divider, logic or chance module but can also be connected to each other allowing for a wide range of patches usually only possible in large modular systems. LFOs are individually tempo sync-able and capable of producing total of 5 different waveforms each.
The main output VCA can be controlled by either of the envelopes, both simultaneously or none at all which is great for drones and atmospheric patches. A stereo split mode as well as a simple MIDI gate mode is available also freeing up the envelopes for other tasks.
In addition to the Synth Voice, ShockWave includes a dedicated control section housing a pair of 8 step sequencers, a sample & hold module as well modules for trigger divisions, logic comparisons and controlled randomness.
Synth Voice and Control Section are accompanied by built-in Delay and Reverb sections placed on send busses with all of their controls including the send levels being available as mod destinations.
Overview
- Phase Distortion Synthesizer.
- Modular Style Workflow.
- Pattern Generator.
- Sequencers and Utility Modules.
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Easy to use Mod Matrix with 11 sources and 40+ destinations.
- Built-in stereo effects.
- Expressive synth engine with MPE support (single channel only).
- 150 fine tuned factory presets.
- Standalone operation with support for USB audio interfaces, wired, network & Bluetooth MIDI.
- MIDI Output for chaining Instances, controlling external gear and other plugins.
- MIDI remote control & tempo sync.
- Audio Unit v3 Extension.
Requirements
- MacOS 14+.
- Apple Silicon / Intel based Mac.
Pricing & Availability
ShockWave for Mac is available from the Numerical Audio Store for an introductory discounted price of $14.99 (Reg. $29.99). A free trial version is available as well.
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