Odyssey synth plugin interface by AIR Music Technology

Odyssey: Circuit-Modelled Analog Synth by AIR Music Technology Free Download

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Odyssey is a circuit-modelled analog synth plugin from AIR Music Technology, offered in VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats for Windows and macOS. It combines dual oscillators, filters and a ring modulator with 150 factory presets.

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01Overview

Odyssey is a synthesizer plugin developed by AIR Music Technology, which describes it as a faithful recreation of the ARP Odyssey. The developer says its oscillators and filter are circuit modelled to capture the behaviour and character of the original hardware. It can run in mono, duo-phonic or polyphonic mode with up to four simultaneous voices. Its controls include expression pedal, velocity and channel pressure support, and the instrument ships with 150 factory presets.

Best for

  • Analog-style synth leads
  • Ambient pad textures
  • Retro tape echo effects
  • Electronic drum percussion
  • Live MIDI controller performance
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02Key features

What you get

  • 150 factory presets for leads, pads and percussion
  • Dual oscillators with LFO, sample and hold and ring modulation
  • Circuit-modelled oscillators and filter
  • High-pass and low-pass filters
  • Expression pedal, velocity and channel pressure modulation
  • Mono, duo-phonic or polyphonic playing with up to 4 voices
  • Tape delay reproduction of a classic 1970s movable head unit
  • GUI resizable from 50% to 200%
03In depth

Sound Design Tools and Signal Path

Odyssey is built around two oscillators, an LFO, a sample and hold module and a ring modulator. The filter section offers both high-pass and low-pass filters, and the oscillators and filter are circuit modelled.

For time-based effects, the plugin includes a reproduction of the classic 1970s movable head tape delay. This gives the synth a vintage echo character that sits naturally in the signal chain alongside the oscillators and filters.

The touch interface is designed for hands-on tweaking. Expression pedal, velocity and channel pressure modulation let you shape sound dynamically while you play.

Playing Modes and Live Use

You can set Odyssey to mono, duo-phonic or polyphonic operation, with up to four voices sounding at once. Switching between these modes lets you choose between monophonic lead lines and multi-voice pads.

For performance, AIR also provides a Desktop Player application. It is included with a plugin purchase and works with MIDI controllers connected over USB or Bluetooth. The developer says the interface was designed for ease of use and live playability.

The plugin GUI can be resized between 50% and 200%, and presets can be saved and loaded directly from the plugin toolbar, including in the standalone app.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperAIR Music Technology
TypePlugin
CategorySynth
FormatsVST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats is Odyssey available in?

Odyssey is available in VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats. It is 64-bit and runs on both Windows and macOS.

What do I need to run Odyssey?

On macOS, it supports macOS 10.10 through macOS 12 Monterey, with Apple Silicon native compatibility, and requires a 64-bit Intel Core i5 or i7 processor at 2.3GHz or higher. On Windows, it supports Windows 7 through Windows 11 (64-bit only) and needs an ASIO sound driver. Both platforms require 4 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended) and 1 GB of free disk space.

Does Odyssey include presets?

Yes. Odyssey comes with 150 factory presets, including synth leads, ambient pads and drum percussion sounds.

Can I use Odyssey with a MIDI controller?

Yes. Expression pedal, velocity and channel pressure are supported, and the Desktop Player application can connect to a MIDI controller over USB or Bluetooth.

07Developer

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