Pearl Syncussion SY-1 Drum Synth Emulated

US Aly James Lab releases the SY-4X for macOS and Windows 12/08/24

Aly James Lab has released the SY-4X Syncussion, an expanded emulation of the Pearl Syncussion SY-1 drum synthesizer. Here's the details direct from the company...

The Pearl Syncussion SY-1, introduced in the late 1970s, is a legendary drum synthesizer known for its unique sound shaping capabilities and wide tuning range. At the core you find two identical modules each containing two oscillators, a custom filter, two envelope generators, LFO and Sample & Hold, it also got a noise generator. It has been the secret weapon of many.

SY-4X is not only a perfect re-creation of the SY-1's inner circuit, but it also offers significantly more options. These include four units in one, trigger-controlled 'mode scanning,' CMOS circuit 'defect' control to enhance harmonics beyond the original, real-time VCF integrator cap offset for dynamic pole movement, fine-tuning envelope response to match your playing style, and additional features like Drum Kit and Keyboard Modes.

SY-4X provides four Syncussion SY-1 modules in one neat package, with some modules featuring additional modifications like noise direct injection or a Custom Mode A (see Modes below). The four modules allow for creating an 8-voice drum kit, four mono synths (coupled voices = 4 oscillators per module), or a four-voice poly synth (4 x 4 oscillators). You can also mix modes, such as three modules in Drum Kit mode and one in mono synth mode (keyboard controlled). In any play mode, you have full control over every voice parameter--sky's the limit!

Features:

    Circuit Model: Accurately reproduces the Syncussion design and sound.

    4 Independent Syncussion modules.

    CMOS based oscillators for authentic tone generation.

    Multi Outputs routing capability.

    Drum Kit or Keyboard Modes.

    Modeled VCF Filter topology, 2-pole spreading low-pass filter with extra user control.

    Up to 60 optional pitch scaling rules to choose from.

    Optional Berserk Mode with 2 types of distortion.

    Most parameters respond to automation.

    Settings and preset browser pages.

    Improved VST3 MIDI support (e.g., can receive MIDI 2.0, enable Ableton Live's "External Instrument rack" inputs detection, etc.).

    Up to X16 Oversampling