Evolve Elastic Upgrade from Evolve Elastic Lite synth plugin interface by Excite Audio

Evolve Elastic Upgrade from Evolve Elastic Lite: Sample Synth Upgrade by Excite Audio Free Download

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Evolve Elastic Upgrade from Evolve Elastic Lite is an upgrade for owners of Evolve Elastic Lite, extending it to the full Evolve Elastic synthesizer by Excite Audio. It is a sample-based synth for morphing sound into unexpected, elastic-inspired textures.

VST3VST2AUAAXStandaloneWindowsmacOS64-bit
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Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

Evolve Elastic Upgrade from Evolve Elastic Lite is aimed at owners of the Lite version who want the full Evolve Elastic instrument. Excite Audio describes Evolve Elastic as a sample-based synthesizer built around playful, unpredictable sound design. The instrument combines a quad-layer engine, dual filters, a modulation system and a set of 16 effects modules, with a library of 250 sound sources and presets.

Best for

  • Experimental bass design
  • Glitchy plucks and FX
  • Textured pad layers
  • Acid basslines
  • Sound design from custom samples
Developer
Excite Audio
Store
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02Key features

What you get

  • Four sound layers with sample and synth oscillator engines
  • XY pad with Sounds and FX modes
  • 250 sound sources across chords, FX, impacts and textures
  • User sample import for custom patches
  • One-click randomisation of sounds, parameters and effects
  • Modulation with six envelopes, two LFOs and velocity
  • Dual filters with several filter curves
  • Four macros: Melt, Bounce, Stretch and Gloss
03In depth

Sound Sources and Layer Engine

Each of the four layers can hold either a sample-based instrument from a library of 250 sources or a synth oscillator. Sources cover chords, FX, impacts, instruments, multisamples, synths and textures. 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. Each layer has its own pitch, fine tuning, velocity sensitivity, panning and volume. The XY pad can blend between the four sources in Sounds mode, or modulate parameters in FX mode.

Modulation, Filters and Macro Effects

Evolve Elastic provides 12 modulation sources, including six 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 assigned routings, and curve and polarity settings allow finer control.

Dual filters can process each source in parallel or in series, with several filter curves, cutoff, resonance, drive and mix controls. Four macro effects shape the output: Soften, Melt, Bounce, Stretch and Gloss, each targeting a different kind of texture. Three rearrangeable effects slots host any of 16 effects modules.

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

Who is the Evolve Elastic Upgrade for?

The upgrade is for owners of Evolve Elastic Lite who want the full Evolve Elastic instrument from Excite Audio.

What formats and operating systems does it support?

It is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats, for Windows and macOS. The plugin is 64-bit only, and macOS 10.15 or higher is required.

Does it need an internet connection?

Yes. An internet connection is required to authorise the software.

Which DAWs are supported?

The developer lists Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper and Reason, among others.

07Developer

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