Aparillo by Sugar Bytes FM synth plugin interface

Aparillo: FM Synthesizer Plugin by Sugar Bytes Free Download

Rated 4.7/5 on Plugin Boutique (688 ratings)

Aparillo is a 16-voice FM synthesizer plugin from Sugar Bytes, built for cinematic textures and sound design. It combines FM synthesis, wave shaping, filtering, effects and modulation.

VST3VST2AUAAXStandaloneWindowsmacOS64-bit
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Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

Aparillo is a synth plugin from Sugar Bytes that uses two FM operators to build complex waveforms across 16 voices. Its engine combines wave folding, formant shifting and a multi-mode filter with a Spacializer. The Orbiter, a modulation engine that measures its distance to 15 targets inside the sound engine, lets you morph sounds with one touch or recall 128 positions from a MIDI keyboard. The plugin ships with 500 presets.

Best for

  • Cinematic pads
  • Evolving textures
  • Sound design
  • Epic synth themes
  • Experimental basslines
  • Rhythmic arpeggios
Developer
Sugar Bytes
Category
Synths
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • FM synthesizer with 16 voices
  • Two FM operators with multiple complexity and ratio modes
  • Formant shifting, wave folding and waveshaping
  • Multi-mode filter with Spacializer
  • Two interdependent LFOs with S+H and Gravitation
  • Orbiter for one-touch sound morphing
  • Wide modulation options from 10 sources
  • 500 presets and NKS support for Komplete Kontrol and Maschine
03In depth

Sound Design Tools for Cinematic and Textural Sounds

Sugar Bytes describes Aparillo as a textural synthesizer aimed at large, evolving sounds. The synth section offers FM complexity and ratio modes, waveshaping, folding and formant shifting. A modulatable scale editor sets up unison spreads and harmonic structures across the 16 voices.

The effects section can act as a sound source in its own right. The Spacializer is a delay-based pitch resonator that can generate an additional synth layer through wave-guide synthesis. The multi-mode filter includes Comb and Vowel modes, along with a Dirt HP/BP/LP mode for spectral grit. Poly-Autopan, tempo-synced delay and reverb round out the effects.

Modulation, Orbiter and Workflow

Aparillo provides 10 modulation sources and two interdependent LFOs with S+H and Gravitation. Envelopes offer user-definable slopes, looping modes and polyphonic parameter modulation. The ARP is integrated with the engine for rhythmic and melodic patterns.

The Orbiter works as a sketchpad for morphing between sounds. You can animate its movement or recall 128 positions with your MIDI keyboard. Aparillo supports NKS for Komplete Kontrol and Maschine.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperSugar Bytes
TypePlugin
CategorySynth
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Aparillo support?

Aparillo is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats. It runs on Windows and macOS and is 64-bit only.

What do I need to run Aparillo?

On macOS, it requires macOS 10.12 or higher, and Apple Silicon M1 is supported. On Windows, it requires Windows 7 or higher. It will not function on 32-bit systems.

Does Aparillo come with presets?

Yes, it includes 500 handpicked presets. Sugar Bytes says they give only a glimpse of the full sonic potential of the synth.

Is there a trial version?

Yes, Aparillo offers a trial.

07Developer

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