Sosnowski Synthesizer

US Four Oscillator analog-style software synth 28/05/09

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The Sosnowski Synthesizer was designed and developed by veteran programmer and contemporary classical composer David Sosnowski. Here's all the details from him...
The Sosnowski Synthesizer is an analog-style software music synthesizer. The download includes both a standalone player version and a VST version for use within suitable hosts. 128 onboard sounds are included, with additional sounds in external files. The instrument is specifically designed to be equally at home as both a "performance synth" and in studio audio, sequencer, and notation work environments.
With a simple, clear, easy-to-use and well-organized layout and sensible architecture, the Sosnowski Synthesizer is ideal for newcomers to the art; yet, with its rich feature set and thorough controllability, even seasoned professionals will find it an attractive and inexpensive addition to their resources.
The Sosnowski Synthesizer generates sound with four separate oscillators. Each individual oscillator includes selection for sine, triangle, sawtooth and square waveforms; plus a selection for a noise oscillator with its own adjustable frequency trap. The oscillator outputs are processed through a multiform filter with its own envelope and modified by dual independent multi-waveform, fully adjustable LFO's (low frequency oscillators).
A final envelope shapes the sound before proceeding to the sound treatment section. Onboard sound treatment includes stereo chorus, reverb, echo, pan/x (automated dual-constant cross-panning), and transposition; all of which are fully controllable from the interface.
Additional features include an onboard velocity-capable keyboard; MIDI channel, program change enable, volume enable, and pan enable switching; an onboard 'scope and parametric equalizer; and a capable preset manager for onboard sounds, plus an easy file system for saving and loading custom sounds.
Sosnowski Synthesizer Features

Windows XP/Vista
Standalone player & VST
128 original preset sounds; plus three user sound banks
Unlimited user-created sounds; easy to save and load
Four multi-function oscillators (sine, triangle, square, sawtooth, and noise waveforms on each)
Full filter control with dual LFO's and separate envelope control
Onboard transposition plus global master tuning
Designed for easy connection to any MIDI keyboard
Built-in parametric EQ with visual interface
Onboard basic 'scope aids sound shaping and leveling
MIDI channel selectable 1-16 plus omni mode
Selectable enable of patch change, volume, and pan signals
Onboard velocity keyboard
Full 32-voice polyphony
Zoomable interface (standalone player)
Fullscreen display for performance venues (standalone player)
Works with popular notation programs and sequencers
Onboard sound treatment (chorus, reverb, echo, pan/x)
Supports multiple instances
Switchable elements for control of graphical load
Pitchbend, MIDI, sustain pedal indication