Sinevibes has introduced Zap, a ‘unique mini-synthesizer’ controlled by incoming audio.
It starts with an envelope follower that tracks the peak energy of the sound and then applies it onto the frequency of a monophonic oscillator. With three different oscillator waveform modes and features like envelope stepping, Zap can turn any sound source into dynamic synth sweeps, sub-basses, blips, chirps or glitches.
Specifications:
- Signal envelope follower with variable lag time and curve, plus level stepping feature.
- Three oscillator modes: pure sine, ring-modulated sines & phase-modulated sines.
- Realtime output waveform display.
Compatibility:
Zap works with Logic, GarageBand, Live, MainStage, ReNoise, Reaper, Studio One, Digital Performer, Tracktion and other software that supports Audio Unit effect plugins. It comes in 32/64 bit format for Intel Macs running OS X 10.6 or later, and supports Retina screen resolution.
Zap is a free download from the Sinevibes site.
Anyone remember Antares Kantos?
Yeah, I remember Kantos … was never able to afford to use it; glad to see something like this come along, especially at this “price.”
Just installed it. Looks like there is some fun to be had there.