Evolve Dark Matter Upgrade by Excite Audio synth plugin interface

Evolve Dark Matter Upgrade: Sample-Based Synth by Excite Audio Free Download

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Evolve Dark Matter Upgrade is an upgrade plugin from Excite Audio that extends Evolve Dark Matter Lite into a sample-based synthesizer with four sound layers, 250 sound sources and a set of macro effects.

VST3VST2AUAAXStandaloneWindowsmacOS64-bit
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Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

Evolve Dark Matter Upgrade is intended for owners of Evolve Dark Matter Lite who want the full feature set. The developer describes the synth as built around dense, heavy sound sources, aimed at dark drum and bass, atmospheric techno and experimental electronic music. Each of the four layers can hold a sample or a synth oscillator, and the XY Pad lets you morph between sources or modulate parameters in real time.

Best for

  • Dark drum and bass
  • Atmospheric techno
  • Sub drones and textures
  • Experimental electronic sound design
  • Cinematic soundscapes
Developer
Excite Audio
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Four sound layers (A, B, C, D) using sample or synth engines
  • 250 sound sources across acoustic, bass, chords, FX, synths and vocals
  • User sample import for custom patches
  • XY Pad with Sounds and FX modes for morphing and modulation
  • Twelve modulation sources with drag-and-drop routing
  • Dual filters with HPF, LPF, BP and Peak modes
  • Three-slot FX chain with 16 selectable effect types
  • Four macros: Quanta, Entropy, Orbit and Infinite
03In depth

Quad-Layer Sound Design and Sample Import

The core of the synth is its four-layer engine. Each layer (A, B, C, D) can host either a sample-based instrument from a library of 250 sound sources or a synth oscillator. You can also import your own samples to start a new sound or replace a source in an existing patch.

Sample layers offer play direction, tone and keytracking controls. Synth layers add an oscillator shape slider with unison and detune. Every layer has pitch, fine tuning, velocity sensitivity, panning and volume. Randomisation is available per layer or across the whole plugin, covering sources, parameters and effects.

Modulation, Filters and Macro Effects

Twelve modulation sources include six ADSR envelopes with delay and hold, two LFOs with retrigger and offset options, velocity and keytracking with adjustable curves, and the XY Pad position. A modulation matrix lists all routings, and curve and polarity settings allow finer control.

Dual filters can be routed from each source and run in parallel or series. Four macro effects, Quanta, Entropy, Orbit and Infinite, shape the output. A three-slot rearrangeable FX chain offers 16 effect types, including saturation, delay, reverb, phaser, speaker simulation and pitch drift.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperExcite Audio
TypePlugin
CategoryVirtual Instruments
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to run Evolve Dark Matter Upgrade?

It runs on macOS 10.15 or higher, including Intel and native Apple Silicon, and on Windows 7 or higher. It is 64-bit only and requires an internet connection to authorise the software.

Which plugin formats and DAWs are supported?

It is available as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone on macOS, and as VST, VST3, AAX and Standalone on Windows. Listed DAWs include Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper and Reason.

Can I use my own samples with this plugin?

Yes. You can import your own samples to start a new sound or replace any source in an existing patch.

Is there a trial version?

Yes, a trial is available for Evolve Dark Matter Upgrade.

07Developer

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