A new FM Synth has appeared from Sweden; PIVOT is described as a no-nonsense FM Synthesizer with 3 Operators, a morphing filter and ZERO algorithms! It's aimed at being straight forward and joyous to use, with a delicate balance of flexibility and simplicity. Looks and sounds very nice, you can even make your own colour theme! A free demo version is available and it's currently on sale for around £22. Here's more info... 

 

It marks another milestone in a long journey of making FM synthesizers that deviate from the norm. Much like its predecessors, it does not aim to replicate or succeed anything but to explore FM in a slightly different way.

Lagom
In Swedish, this means 'just right', and it's exactly how we feel about 3OP FM. It's a great balance of being able to make complex timbres while being quick to program.

Zero algorithms
Instead of choosing between a range of pre-defined algorithms, Pivot lets you continuously route the top modulator's output between the other pair. This makes sound design a truly explorable process where you don't have to make any decisions up front.

Best of both worlds
With a resonant 4-pole morphing filter, Pivot lets you carve out frequencies in an intuitive way that feels right at home. Smoothly mixing between Lowpass, Bandpass and Highpass brings a flair that perfectly pairs with the most extreme of FM tones.

Matrix modulation
Modulate the FM controls to your heart's content with 2 LFOs and 2 ADSR envelopes in a flexible mod matrix routing with up to 6 destinations at once.

... and yes, you can change the color theme.

Here are the specs:

• 3-Operator FM
• 4-pole resonant morphing filter
• Stereo Widener effect
• Stereo Distortion effect
• Two-voice Unison
• Portamento
• Up to 16 voice polyphony
• 2 × Variable waveshape LFOs
• 2 × Auxiliary ADSR envelopes
• Modulation matrix
• + Scalable interface
   

 

More details on Pivot here: https://fors.fm/pivot

 

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