JULY by AudioThing analog polysynth plugin interface

JULY: Classic Analog Polysynth Emulation by AudioThing Free Download

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JULY is an analog polysynth instrument plugin from AudioThing that emulates a classic polyphonic analog synthesizer of the early 1980s, with a DCO oscillator, resonant filters, a BBD stereo chorus and built-in effects.

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01Overview

JULY is built around the sound of an early-1980s polysynth, with a single DCO oscillator, a suboscillator, high-pass and resonant low-pass filters, two envelopes and an LFO. AudioThing describes the project as a detailed modeling of the original's circuits, including its chorus. Beyond the core voice, the plugin adds four effects, a preset system with a randomizer and a resizable window, making it a practical option for producers who want a vintage-style analog synth inside a modern session.

Best for

Vintage analog pads
Classic polysynth leads
Chorused basslines
Retro synth-pop
Ambient textures

Developer: AudioThing
Category: Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

DCO oscillator with PWM, saw and square waveforms
Suboscillator reaching down up to three octaves
High-pass and resonant low-pass filters
Two envelopes and one LFO with multiple trigger modes
Mono, poly and unison playing modes
BBD-based stereo chorus with modes I, II and I+II
Four built-in effects: echo, spring reverb, overdrive, phaser
Brightness and contrast controls, resizable window, preset randomizer

03In depth

Oscillator, Filter and Sound Character

At the heart of JULY is one DCO oscillator offering PWM, saw and square waveforms, with a suboscillator that can sit up to three octaves below the main pitch. The voice runs through a high-pass filter and a resonant low-pass filter. AudioThing says the low-pass filter is based on the IR3109 VCF chip, a 24 dB design. Lower resonance settings give a smooth, warm tone, while higher resonance adds a sharper, more aggressive edge.

Brightness and contrast controls let you shape the overall tonal balance without rebuilding your patch. Two envelopes and a single LFO with multiple trigger modes handle modulation, and mono, poly and unison modes cover everything from leads to wide pads.

The chorus is a central part of the instrument's identity. JULY models a BBD-based stereo chorus with its surrounding filters and LFOs, offering modes I, II and I+II, plus a rate multiplier and a switch to the J6 values.

Effects and Workflow for Producers

JULY includes four effects: a tape echo based on the developer's Outer Space emulation, a spring reverb, an overdrive for harmonic distortion and a phaser for swirling modulation. These sit inside the instrument, so you can build a complete sound without adding separate plugins.

The window can be resized to suit your screen, and the preset system includes a randomizer for exploring new patches quickly. JULY supports VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and CLAP formats on Windows and macOS, and a trial is available so you can test it in your own project before deciding.

04Specs