SynthMaster 3 Upgrade from SynthMaster Player synth plugin interface by KV331 Audio

SynthMaster 3 Upgrade from SynthMaster Player: Modular Synth Plugin by KV331 Audio Free Download

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SynthMaster 3 Upgrade from SynthMaster Player is an upgrade path to KV331 Audio's modular software synthesizer for existing owners of SynthMaster Player, available in AAX format.

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01Overview

This product is an upgrade for existing owners of SynthMaster Player, moving them to SynthMaster 3, the developer's modular software synthesizer. Each instance can hold up to 16 layers, and each layer can contain up to 16 modules and 32 modulation sources. The synth covers many synthesis methods, including granular, VAnalog, wavetable and physical modeling. It is distributed in AAX format and runs on Windows and macOS, with a trial available.

Best for

  • Granular textures
  • Analog-style basses
  • Vowel and formant sounds
  • Layered pads
  • Sequenced arpeggios
  • Sound design
Developer
KV331 Audio
Category
Synths
Store
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02Key features

What you get

  • Up to 16 layers per instance, each with up to 16 modules
  • Granular oscillator with up to 16 voices and 32 grains each
  • VAnalog oscillator with two morphing wave shapes and a sub oscillator
  • Waveshaper with Soft Tanh, Fold, Rectify, Bitcrush and custom curves
  • Formant filter that morphs between vowel sounds
  • Up to 32 modulation sources per layer, including a Noise LFO
  • Per-layer arpeggiator and sequencer with separate MIDI output
  • Reads SynthMaster One and SynthMaster 2 presets
03In depth

Modular Architecture and Synthesis Methods

SynthMaster 3 organizes sound design around layers. Each layer can hold up to 16 modules, with generator modules including Basic, Additive, Vector, Wavetable, VAnalog, Granular and Modulator oscillators, plus effect modules such as digital, VAnalog, state variable, ladder and diode ladder filters, a waveshaper, comb, phaser and formant filters.

The Routing tab shows the signal flow visually, letting you add, remove, bypass or replace modules and create connections between them. Modulation is handled by up to 32 sources per layer, including ADSR and multistage envelopes, LFOs, a Step LFO, a Noise LFO and a Scaler.

Layer, Track and Mix Views

SynthMaster 3 offers three views for editing. Layer View edits a single layer's parameters. Track View edits keyboard zones, velocity zones, voicing, unison, arpeggiator and sequencer settings across multiple layers. Mix View handles insert effects and effect sends for multiple layers.

Each layer has its own arpeggiator and sequencer, with random trigger, hold and slide values per step, and its own MIDI output channel for routing to different DAW tracks. The preset browser filters by product, author, bank, instrument type, attributes, styles and name, and the synth reads SynthMaster One and SynthMaster 2 presets.

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
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does SynthMaster 3 Upgrade support?

This upgrade is listed in AAX format and runs on Windows and macOS. Windows 7 and above and macOS 10.9 and above are supported.

What do I need to use SynthMaster 3 Upgrade?

The listed requirements are a 2.0 GHz CPU with Intel SSE3, 2 GB of RAM, and for AAX use, Pro Tools 11 or above. A trial is available.

Is this upgrade for new users?

It is an upgrade path for existing owners of SynthMaster Player. The developer also offers a standard purchase path for new users.

07Developer

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