SynthMaster 3 by KV331 Audio modular synth plugin interface

SynthMaster 3: Modular Software Synthesizer by KV331 Audio Free Download

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SynthMaster 3 is a modular software synthesizer from KV331 Audio. It offers many synthesis methods, a layered modular architecture and a preset browser, and runs as an AAX plugin on Windows and macOS.

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Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

SynthMaster 3 is KV331 Audio's flagship all-around synth, built around a modular layout. Each instance can hold up to 16 layers, and each layer can contain up to 16 modules, including oscillators such as Granular, Wavetable and VAnalog, and filters such as Ladder, Bite and Formant. Modulation is handled by up to 32 sources per layer, and a Routing tab shows the signal flow visually. The synth can also read SynthMaster One and SynthMaster 2 presets.

Best for

  • Modular sound design
  • Granular textures
  • Vowel and formant sounds
  • Arpeggiated synth patterns
  • Multitimbral DAW layering
Developer
KV331 Audio
Category
Synths
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Up to 16 layers per instance, each with up to 16 modules
  • Granular oscillator with up to 512 grains per oscillator
  • VAnalog oscillator with morphing wave shapes and a sub oscillator
  • Waveshaper with Custom distortion curves and multiple algorithms
  • Formant filter that morphs between vowel formants
  • Noise LFO generating white, pink, brown, violet and blue noise
  • Per-layer arpeggiator and sequencer with MIDI output routing
  • Reads SynthMaster One and SynthMaster 2 presets
03In depth

Modular Layers, Oscillators and Modulation

Each SynthMaster 3 instance can hold up to 16 layers, and each layer supports up to 16 modules. Generator modules include Basic, Additive, Vector, Wavetable, VAnalog and Granular oscillators, plus a Modulator. Effect modules include several digital and analog-style filters, a Phaser, a Comb filter, a Formant filter and a Waveshaper.

Modulation sources include ADSR and multistage envelopes, LFOs, a Step LFO, a Noise LFO and a Scaler. The Routing view lets you add, remove, bypass or replace modules and create connections between them.

Views, Arpeggiator and Sequencer

SynthMaster 3 provides a Layer View for single-layer parameters, a Track View for keyboard zones, velocity zones, voicing, unison, arpeggiator and sequencer settings across layers, and a Mix View for insert and send effects.

Each layer has its own arpeggiator and sequencer, with random values for trigger, hold and slide on each step. Each layer also has its own MIDI output channel, so the generated MIDI can be routed to different DAW tracks.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperKV331 Audio
TypePlugin
CategorySynth
FormatsAAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Free trialYes
05Upgrades

Upgrade and crossgrade options

06FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does SynthMaster 3 support?

SynthMaster 3 is available in AAX format and runs on Windows and macOS. Windows 7 and later and macOS 10.9 and later are listed as supported versions.

What do I need to run SynthMaster 3?

The listed requirements are a CPU at 2.0 GHz with the Intel SSE3 instruction set and 2 GB of RAM. For AAX use, Pro Tools 11 and later is required.

Can SynthMaster 3 load older presets?

Yes. SynthMaster 3 can read SynthMaster One and SynthMaster 2 presets.

Is there a trial version?

Yes, a trial is available for SynthMaster 3.

08Developer

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