TAL-Pha is an instrument plugin by TAL that emulates the sound of the analog 1980s Alpha Juno II synthesizer, with added modern features such as an arpeggiator, MPE support and a built-in FX section.
TAL-Pha is built around an emulation of the Alpha Juno II, an 80s analog synthesizer, and its rack version, the MKS-50. The developer describes it as combining the classic analog character with modern flexibility. Beyond the core sound, the plugin can read and convert SysEx data from the hardware and can also be used to control a hardware device when the DAW supports it. It is available in the AAX format and runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, with a free trial available.
The synth reproduces the sound of its hardware original, and resonance boost allows the filter to self-oscillate. The pulse part of the DCO can be detuned, modulated and synced, giving you more control over the pulse oscillator than the original offers.
Individual tuning for every voice turns the DCO into a VCO, which changes how the oscillators behave across the keyboard. Stereo UNISON mode stacks up to seven voices for wide, thick patches.
The FX section includes delay, reverb and a bell EQ, with a simple layout. An arpeggiator with several modes is included for rhythmic patterns.
Aftertouch and MPE support allow expressive playing from compatible controllers. Microtuning is supported through TUN file import and the MTS Client, and MIDI Mapping lets you assign controls to your own hardware. The GUI is resizable.
The plugin comes with original factory banks, plus more than 380 presets by Electric Himalaya, The Unfinished, Saif Sameer, emptyvessel and TAL.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | TAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Synth |
| Formats | AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Free trial | Yes |
TAL-Pha emulates the analog 1980s Alpha Juno II synthesizer. The developer notes that the MKS-50 is the rack version of the same instrument.
TAL-Pha is available in the AAX format. It runs on Windows 7 or higher, macOS 10.9 or higher with Apple silicon support, and 64-bit Linux such as Ubuntu 18.
Yes. It includes original factory banks and more than 380 presets by Electric Himalaya, The Unfinished, Saif Sameer, emptyvessel and TAL.
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