This is a quick look at amSynth, a Linux-based software synthesizer.

amSynth stands for Analogue Modeling SYNTHesizer.

It provides virtual analogue synthesis in the style of the classic Moog Minimoog/Roland Junos. It offers an easy-to-use interface and synth engine, while still creating varied sounds.

Features:

• two analogue-style audio oscillators, featuring:
  • sinusoidal, saw/triangle (with adjustable shape), square/pulse (with adjustable pulsewidth) waveforms
  • white noise with or without sample & hold
  • hard sync
  • of course, detune and range controls
• mixer section with ring modulation
• analogue-style low-pass filter
  • 24dB/octave curve
  • dedicated ADSR envelope
  • cutoff and resonance control
  • keyboard pitch tracking
• amplifier with dedicated ADSR envelope
• modulation LFO
  • up to 58Hz modulation
  • routable to all sections (pitch, filter, amplifier)
• Effects
  • High quality stereo reverb (freeverb)
  • Distortion/crunch
• Easy navigation and manipulation of presets

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