New Version Of Physical Modelling Synthesizer

Physical Audio have released Preparation 2, a physical modelling synth that explores the physics of strings colliding with a rattle and a fret.

A spokesperson told us, "Preparation 2 is a ground-up rewrite based on the company's latest physical modelling techniques. It introduces new features including a dynamic fret object, new controllable properties for rattle and fret, an effects suite, and dual LFOs."

Here's the details direct from the company...

Preparation 2 Features

• Two physically modelled strings or bars collide with a rattle and dynamic fret
• Excite the strings using Pluck, Bow or Audio (sidechain input)
• Set string/bar properties: Sustain, Tone, Inharmonicity, Gain, Pan, Non-Linearity/Tuning
• Deep customisation of fret and rattle  (Position, Gap, Mass, Stiffness, Edge...)
• Effects suite featuring EQ, compressor, tremolo, phaser, VCF, wah, distortion, drive, fuzz, delay and reverb
• Two LFOs to modulate rattle/fret properties or effects controls
• Keyboard and Velocity modulation for string and rattle properties
• Detailed pluck designer to set range and low/high sensitivity
• MIDI CC and integrations, MPE functionality for pluck and bow force, position and glide
• Attack/Boost/Release controls shape the sound's level through time

Pricing and Availability:
On offer at £48 (Regular price: £79)

More information:

• Preparation 2

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