Noisy 2 is a synth plugin by Expressive E that merges acoustic and analog resonators into expressive sounds. It runs as VST3, VST2 and AU on Windows and macOS and includes 1200 presets for MPE and non-MPE controllers.
Noisy 2 is built around noise-excited resonators, combining modal acoustic resonators with analog-style sound sources. Its engine is designed for MPE and expressive playing, so gestures can shape the sound as you perform. Two layers form each preset, and four expression modules let you reshape texture and effects without advanced sound design knowledge. The plugin also works with classic MIDI controllers through a non-MPE mode.
Noisy 2 uses noise to excite analog and acoustic resonators, producing textures that sit between struck, bowed and electronic sounds. Pick a noise source to activate three resonators and layer them to taste.
The engine adds four new modal acoustic resonators and a pulse-width modulation resonator for analog-style tones. Four extra filter emulations and an enhanced soft clipper with feedback control expand the timbral range.
Expressive E describes the MPE mode as going beyond regular MPE integration. You can balance pressure, aftertouch and the envelope generator to shape how a preset responds to your hands. Trig Modes add sound impulses when you push, lift or shake a key at any point in its travel.
A built-in visualizer shows in real time how envelopes and continuous control affect the sound. Noisy 2 is designed for plug-and-play use with expressive controllers such as Osmose, Touché, Push 3 and Seaboard. Without an MPE controller, the classic mode works with a mod wheel or generic knob.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Expressive E |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Synth |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Option | Store link |
|---|---|
| Noisy 2 Upgrade from Noisy | Plugin Boutique ↗ |
Noisy 2 is available as VST3, VST2 and AU plugins.
Noisy 2 runs on Windows and macOS. On macOS it requires version 11 (Big Sur) or later and supports both Apple silicon and Intel chips. On Windows it requires version 10 or later.
Noisy 2 requires a CPU of at least an Intel Core i5-7400 or Ryzen 5 2600, with an i7 or Ryzen recommended, and at least 4 GB of RAM. It uses PACE iLok licensing with no hardware dongle and allows up to 3 activations.
Yes. A classic mode provides 700 non-MPE presets that work with a mod wheel or generic knob controller.
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