Multiphonics CV-3 modular synth and effects plugin interface by Applied Acoustics Systems

Multiphonics CV-3: Polyphonic Modular Synth and Effects Plugin

Multiphonics CV-3 is a polyphonic modular synthesizer and effects plugin by Applied Acoustics Systems. It lets you build synths or custom effects from a large collection of physical modeling modules.

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01Overview

Multiphonics CV-3 treats sound design as a patching environment. You connect modules inside a rack to build instruments or effects chains, or you load one of the 550 factory patches as a starting point. The plugin is built on the developer's physical modeling technology and includes generators, filters, CV generators, sequencers and more. Its integrated module and patch browser helps you find and place components quickly, and a standalone instrument version is included.

Best for

Modular synth design
MPE expressive performance
FM and physical modeling sounds
Effects chain building
Learning modular synthesis
Patch-based sound design

Developer: Applied Acoustics Systems
Category: Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Modular synthesizer and modular effects plugin in one product
Extensive collection of physical modeling modules
Polyphony, physical modeling oscillators and FM oscillators
Factory library with 550 instrument and effects patches
Full MPE support with direct access to MIDI control and expression signals
Macro modules for mapping multiple parameters to one control
Integrated module and patch browser with drag and drop placement
Scalable GUI and easy synchronization to the DAW

03In depth

Modular Sound Design and Key Modules

Multiphonics is organized around a large set of modules grouped by function. The module breakdown includes 10 generators, 12 filters, 9 CV generators, 5 maths and logic modules, 7 shapers, 12 signal processors, 2 VCAs and 5 visualizers, along with clocks and sequencers and mixers.

Version 3.1 adds FM oscillators, physical modeling oscillators and polyphony. The new CV quick-connect feature speeds up patching, and you can duplicate modules with or without their connections.

Expressivity, Patches and Learning Curve

Multiphonics supports MPE, and the developer notes a curated selection of patches designed for leading MPE controllers. Direct access to MIDI control and expression signals is available, and macro modules let you map multiple parameters to one control.

The factory library contains 550 instrument and effects patches you can play as they are or modify. An on-screen keyboard lets you preview patches without a controller. An in-depth online manual and a series of tutorials are available for users who are new to modular synthesis.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Applied Acoustics Systems
Type	Plugin
Category	Synth
Formats	Standalone
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05Upgrades

Upgrade and crossgrade options

Option	Store link
Multiphonics CV-3 Upgrade from CV-1 or CV-2	Plugin Boutique ↗

06FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Multiphonics CV-3 support?

Multiphonics CV-3 is available as a standalone instrument and supports all major plugin formats. It runs on Windows and macOS in 64-bit.

What do I need to run Multiphonics CV-3?

On Mac you need macOS 10.11 (El Capitan) or later with an Intel Core i5 (circa 2015) or Apple M1 processor or later, plus a 64-bit DAW. On Windows you need Windows 10 64-bit or later with an Intel Core i5 (circa 2015) processor or later, plus a 64-bit DAW.