Model 80 Five Voice Synthesizer by Softube synth plugin interface

Model 80 Five Voice Synthesizer: Five-Voice Polyphonic Synth Plugin by Softube

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Model 80 Five Voice Synthesizer is a software synth plugin from Softube that models the 1980 five-voice polyphonic synthesizer. It includes the 40 original factory presets and a five-module version for Modular.

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01Overview

Model 80 Five Voice Synthesizer is a software recreation of a five-voice polyphonic analog synth first released in 1980. Softube say they modeled the circuit, voice interactions and performance of the original unit. The plugin also keeps the original factory presets, so you can recall the sounds heard on many classic recordings. Two versions are included: the instrument itself and a five-module set for Modular.

Best for

Classic poly synth sounds
Analog pads and leads
Modular patch building
Recreating vintage presets
Voice Mod sound design

Developer: Softube
Category: Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Models the 1980 five-voice polyphonic synthesizer
Modeled circuit, voice interactions and performance of the original
40 original factory presets with programmer recall
Voice Mod section with phase and polarity modeling
Poly-portamento glide and Voice Pan Spread
Velocity and aftertouch modulation
Quantize filter cutoff and DAW sync
Aging knob and Invert Voice Mod button
Includes five modules for Modular

03In depth

Sound, Voice Mod and Performance

Softube say the five voices and their relationship are replicated to reproduce the analog character of the original hardware. The Voice Mod section has been modeled with attention to phase relationships and modulation polarity, which the developer says are needed to capture the original sound and modulation behavior.

For performance, the plugin adds poly-portamento glide, Voice Pan Spread, velocity and aftertouch modulation, and DAW sync. An Aging knob and an Invert Voice Mod button extend the original design, so the Voice Mod section can go beyond what the hardware could do.

Modular Version and Workflow

Model 80 for Modular provides five modules: VCO, VCF, LFO, ENV and MULTIPAN. You can combine them in a modular workflow to build patches. Softube say this lets you create combinations that the original hardware could not produce.

The 40 original factory presets can be recalled through the on-screen programmer, which Softube designed to mirror the buttons on the hardware.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Softube
Type	Plugin
Category	Synth
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, RTAS
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Model 80 Five Voice Synthesizer support?

It is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and RTAS formats. Softube recommend VST3, since some features are not present in the older VST format.

Which operating systems are supported?

Windows and macOS are supported. Windows 10 (64-bit) and Windows 11 are listed, along with macOS Big Sur 11, Monterey 12 and Ventura 13. Apple silicon is supported natively.

What do I need to use Model 80 Five Voice Synthesizer?

You need a Softube account, an iLok account and a compatible AU, VST, VST3 or AAX host. Softube also recommend keeping the latest iLok License Manager installed.