Hyperion by Tracktion modular synth plugin interface

Hyperion: Multi-Layer Modular Synth by Tracktion Free Download

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Hyperion is a multi-layer modular synthesizer plugin from Tracktion for Windows and macOS, offering up to 16 layers of polyphonic modular patching with a range of synthesis methods.

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01Overview

Hyperion is a modular synth plugin built for sound design. It supports up to 16 layers, each running a polyphonic modular patch with its own chord, arpeggiation and bus effect settings. Layers can send modulation data and FX bus audio to one another, and macro controls can act on all layers at once. The developer positions it as an open-ended sound design tool that remains approachable for patching. It is available in VST3 and AU formats and includes a trial.

Best for

Sound design
Evolving pads
Layered synth patches
Modular patching
Generative modulation
Experimental textures

Developer: Tracktion
Category: Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Up to 16 layers of 32-voice polyphonic modular patching
Inter-layer modulation and FX bus audio sends
Wave-sequencing oscillators with up to 32 steps
Four-operator FM with 12 algorithms
Plucked string and flute physical modeling oscillators
SFZ and SF2 multi-sample import
Per-voice filters, distortion, granulator and vowel filter
Three reverb types and dual-band compressors

03In depth

Synthesis Methods and Sound Processing in Hyperion

Hyperion offers a broad set of oscillator types. These include classic digital and virtual analog oscillators with unison detuning and wave-shaping, a 4-operator FM engine with 12 algorithms, and wave-sequencing oscillators with up to 32 steps. Physical modeling options include a plucked string and a flute, and there is sample playback with looping and SFZ/SF2 multi-sample import.

Per-voice processing covers multiple filter types, distortion, a tube resonator, ring modulation, bit-crushing, granulation and a vowel filter. A set of true-stereo bus effects adds three reverb types, compressors, modulation effects, delay and EQ.

Modulation, Control and Patch Workflow

Patches can be built from modular nodes, and the developer says complex designs are easier to follow thanks to waveform previews, per-voice data bars and scope trace views. Each layer has its own note handling options, including polyphony, pitch bend range, portamento speed and mono re-trigger.

Modulation sources include ADSR and LFO generators, data smoothing, binary logic, math expressions, step sequencers and scale mapping. Hyperion can also send MIDI CC and notes to external gear on any of 16 MIDI channels. Patches can be browsed by category and author and loaded quickly from folders.

04Specs