Cenere: Generative Analog-Style Synth Plugin by Stagecraft Software

The oscillators are modeled on vintage designs and support true real-time hard sync, which helps with sharp, cutting timbres. The filter section offers a large selection of analog-modeled filters, including continuous morph filters that move smoothly between responses.

The unison engine stacks up to 9 layers, with spread, gravity and drift controls for added width and movement. Stagecraft Software says this is meant to make the sound feel like analog hardware pushed hard. Polyphonic portamento and velocity, aftertouch, MPE and pitch-based modulation give further expressive control.

Cenere uses an integrated modulation system in which most parameters can be modulated at audio rate. This allows fast, rhythmic movement such as wobble-style bass motion, as well as slower evolving textures. Arbitrary modulation uses a click-to-link approach, so any source can be routed to a target.

The plugin also includes more than 20 effects. Because modulation can run at audio rate, the developer notes that timing can be set with millisecond precision.