Spherator FMis a frequency
modulation synthesizer to generate an eclectic spectrum of
sounds, through a sine wave modulator oscillator that
modulates the frequency of a sine wave
carrier oscillator, by creating harmonic and inharmonic sounds.
It can be used to
create spacey pads, synth leads, keys,
basses,
atmospheric
textures and ambient soundscapes.
Features a collection of 40 presets suitable for many genres
and styles of music and flexibility to custom design over a
diverse sonic palette. Available as an instrument plugin in VST and VST3 64 bit versions for Windows, as well
as in Audio Unit for
macOS.
Features
Four FM Operators. Each 'Operator' is a group of components that
interact with each other. Features a sine wave oscillator that has its own ADSR
envelope generator.
In order to
synthesize harmonic sounds, known as sidebands, the
modulating signal must have a harmonic relationship to the
original carrier signal. Using modulators with frequencies
that depart from whole multiples of the frequency of the carrier signal, can
create inharmonic sounds. The following parameters grows the sound progressively complex:
ADSR Envelope Generator: A four stage
envelope generator with independent control over each stage: - Attack: determines the time it takes for the note to get to the maximum
level. - Decay: determines the time it takes for the note to go from the maximum
level to the sustain level (controlled by sustain). - Sustain: determines the level of the sound is played at while the note is held
(after the other envelope states, attack and decay, have been completed). -
Release: determines the time it takes for the note to fall from the
sustain level to zero (silence) level when it is released.
Fine Pitch. Oscillator frequency pitch.
Determines how each note will change in pitch over time.
Octave. Selector to specify octaves above
or below the current octave.
Note. Selector to switch between 0 to 11
semitones.
Operator Level. Controls the output level
of each operator.
Modulation Matrix. Offers freely assignable modulations. The four operators
can modulate any operator below them with signals routed to the master
output. To produce subtle modulation changes, each operator depth value
(modulator) is sent to operator phase modulator (carrier) as following:
OP2 → OP1: Operator 2 is acting
as modulator for Operator 1 (a carrier)
OP3 → OP1: Operator 3 is acting
as modulator for Operator 1 (a carrier)
OP3 → OP2: Operator 3 is acting
as modulator for Operator 2 (a carrier)
OP4 → OP1: Operator 4 is acting
as modulator for Operator 1 (a carrier)
OP4 → OP2: Operator 4 is acting
as modulator for Operator 2 (a carrier)
OP4 → OP3: Operator 4 is acting
as modulator for Operator 3 (a carrier)
Flanger
effect: A stereo flanger that creates a mixing of two identical signals
together, one signal delayed by a small and gradually changing period,
causing a ‘phase shift´ between the two signals. The length of this pause is
gradually varied over time resulting in a ‘sweeping´ effect.
Rate:
Defines the frequency or speed of the oscillator. Turn the knob clockwise to
increase the rate or counterclockwise to decrease the rate.
Feedback:
(Resonance, Regen): Determines the amount of the effect signal that is
routed back into the input. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the rate or
counterclockwise to decrease the regeneration.
Mixer:
Controls the volume of the processed signal output.
Delay effect. A stereo
delay that stores the input signal and plays it back after a certain amount
of time, creating from a subtle echo to a pronounced blending of previous
sounds with new sounds.
Improves the stereo image by adding a slight delay
to one of the channels.
Parameters include:
Time. Modulation to
vary the delay time dynamically.
Feedback.
Regeneration of delay.
Reverb effect. Stereo ambience spread
brings
a sense of spatial depth and width to sound, from small to huge sounding
spaces.
Drive Boost. A subtle
overdriven effect with a gritty nuance.
Shaper: Controls the
overdrive. At lower settings, is cleaner with a smooth breakup. Turn it
clockwise for more overdrive / distortion effect or counterclockwise to
decrease it.
Limiter: A limiter
threshold. Adjusts the limiter sensitivity. Limits the peak level of a sound
to avoid harsh clipping distortion. Turn it clockwise to increase it and
anticlockwise to decrease it.
Mixer: Controls the
volume of the processed signal output.
Preset Manager. Built-in
browser to
load and save presets and banks, enabling to export to *.fxp (VST2 Preset),
*.fxb (VST2 Bank), *.vstpreset (VST3 Preset), *.aupreset (Audio Unit Preset)
plus two generic formats (plain text): the *.xmlpreset (XML Preset) and the
*.xmlbank (XML Bank), providing cross-platform presets/banks. This allows to
control over the loading and saving of presets from disk as well as sharing
presets between different plugin formats using the generic *.xmlpreset (XML
Preset) and the *.xmlbank (XML Bank).
Preset Name Display: Text box to display the active preset name.
40 Presets
(Pre-programmed sounds):
#
List of
40
Preset Sounds / Demo
↓
1
ATMO Alien
Frequencies
2
ATMO
Ethereal Cosmos
3
ATMO
Extrasensorial Vibes
4
ATMO
Graveyard Fog
5
ATMO
Inertia Field
6
ATMO
Mystical Cave
7
ATMO
Oneiric Catatonia
8
ATMO
Psychomotor Impulse
9
ATMO
Spectral Ghosts
10
ATMO
Underworld Contact
11
BASS Acid
Burble
12
BASS
Ambience
13
BASS Dry
14
BASS Gritty
15
BASS
Igneous Line
16
BASS Muted
17
BASS
Percussive Sub
18
KEYS
Aquamarine
19
KEYS
Digital Quantum
20
KEYS
Electric Organ
21
KEYS
Electric Piano
22
KEYS
Kaleidoscope Organ
23
KEYS Phat
Fusion
24
KEYS
Resonant Daydream
25
KEYS
Swirling Organ
26
LEAD Brassy
27
LEAD
Eclectic Machine
28
LEAD
Fractal Zone
29
LEAD Poly
Synth
30
LEAD
Spatial Echoes
31
LEAD
Translucence
32
LEAD Wavy
Force
33
PAD Atonal
Dawn
34
PAD Crypto
Gateway
35
PAD Dark
Ambient
36
PAD
Flangescape
37
PAD
Gravitational Waves
38
PAD
Heavenly Touch
39
PAD
Horologium Oscillatorium
40
PAD Magnetosphere
Before you install the VST and/or VST3 plugins, please make sure your computer fulfills the
following requirements.
Please test
extensively the demo version of this
product in your host to make sure there are no misbehaviors before
purchasing.
Operating System: Windows Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Windows 11
(32-bit and 64-bit platforms).
VST or VST3 compatible host application 64 bit:
These VST/VST3 software can be "plugged in" to any host application that
supports VST or VST3 Technology like: Image-Line FL Studio, Steinberg
Cubase Pro, Artist and Elements,
Steinberg Nuendo,
Cakewalk by BandLab, Cockos REAPER, PreSonus Studio One, Acoustica Mixcraft,
Ableton Live,
MakeMusic Finale, Avid Sibelius, Magix ACID Music Studio, Magix Samplitude
Music Studio and Pro X, Cantabile, n-Track Studio, DarkWave Studio, Bitwig,
Gig Performer,
VSTHost,
SAVIHost among others.
MIDI Controller Device: A MIDI
Controller is required to play this VST instrument. The most common type
of device in this class is the keyboard controller. After launching the
Digital Audio Workstation or MIDI host application be sure to select the
appropriate MIDI device before attempting to play your MIDI controller.
An ASIO® sound card is recommended for low latency real-time play.
Limitations of
the Unregistered/Demo Version:
Same
sound quality than the full version. It generates a short beep in
all output channels every 10 seconds. Be aware that certain features
may not be available.
The full version is available to purchase, as downloadable software, the
price is