Got The Urge For A Surge?

US Sub Swede now swings both ways…      06/09/06

Got The Urge For A Surge?


Sorry about that tagline, we must have been looking at too much of the spam we get sent on a daily basis, anyway...Vember Audio of Sweden have released version 1.2 of their Surge subtractive soft synth which is now available for both Windows and Mac OSX as a Universal Binary for both AU and VST hosts. The free upgrade also brings improved filters, a redesigned GUI, more presets and other features.
General Specs
  • Synthesis method: Subtractive hybrid
  • Each patch contain two 'scenes' which are seperate instances of the entire synthesis engine (except effects) that can be used for layering or split patches.
  • Quick category-based patch-browser
  • Future proof, comes as both a 32 & 64-bit VST plugin (Windows PC)
  • Universal Binary for both VST and AU (Mac)
Factory sounds
  • 914 patches
  • 177 wavetables
Oscillators
  • 3 oscillators/voice
  • 5 versatile oscillator algorithms: Classic, Sinus, Wavetable, S/H Noise and Audio-input
  • The classic oscillator is a morphable pulse/saw/dualsaw oscillator with a sub-oscillator and self-sync.
  • Most algorithms (all except sinus and audio-input) offer up to 16-voice unison at the oscillator level.
  • Oscillator FM/ringmodulation
  • All oscillator algorithms are band-limited yet they still cover the entire audible spectrum.
  • Noise generator with variable spectrum
Filterblock
  • Two filter-units with arrangeable in 7 different configurations
  • Feedback loop
  • Available filter-algorithms: LP12, LP24, LP24L (ladder filter with 1-4 poles), HP12, HP24, BP, Notch, Comb (4 modes), S&H
  • Most filter-algorithms have been improved in v1.2
  • Waveshaper (5 shapes)
Modulation
  • 12 LFO-units available to each voice (6 are running on each voice and 6 are shared for the scene)
  • DAHDSR envelope generators on every LFO-unit
  • 7 deformable LFO-waveforms + 1 drawable/stepsequencer waveform
  • LFO1 allows envelope retriggering when used as stepsequencer
  • Extremely fast and flexible modulation routing. Almost every continuous parameter can be modulated.
Effects
  • 8 effect units arranged as 2 inserts/scene, 2 sends and 2 master effects
  • 9 top-quality algorithms: Delay, Reverb, Chorus, Phaser, EQ, Distortion, Conditioner (EQ, stereo-image control & limiter), Rotary speaker, Frequency shifter
Pricing and Availability:
Available from the website. 120 Euros plus VAT
More information and demo:
  • www.vemberaudio.se

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