VA-1000 by Rave Generation virtual analog synth plugin interface

VA-1000: Virtual Analog Synth Plugin by Rave Generation

VA-1000 is a 16-voice polyphonic virtual analog synthesizer by Rave Generation, built for subtractive synthesis and sound design. It combines multiple oscillator sources, 11 filter models and a bonus VA-1000 FX processor for external audio.

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01Overview

VA-1000 is designed around classic subtractive synthesis with a focus on fast, hands-on programming. Its oscillator section mixes Saw, Pulse with PWM, Sub, Noise and Ultrasaw sources, so you can build everything from thick supersaw leads to dense pads. Beyond the core engine, the synth includes hard sync, ring modulation, cross-FM and oscillator phase reset. The developer says the interface is streamlined on a single page, with no menu-diving required.

Best for

  • Supersaw leads
  • Analog-style pads
  • Acid basslines
  • Bell and metallic tones
  • External audio processing
  • Arpeggiated sequences
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Synths
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02Key features

What you get

  • 16-voice polyphonic virtual analog synthesizer engine
  • Saw, Pulse with PWM, Sub, Noise and Ultrasaw sources
  • Ultrasaw with 1–9 detuned saw voices per oscillator
  • Full-voice unison with up to nine voices per note
  • Hard sync, ring modulation, cross-FM and PhaseMod/FreqMod
  • Vintage Drift and Osc Reset for oscillator behavior
  • 11 filter models including Roland, Moog, Acid, Juno-6 and Juno-106
  • Six chorus algorithms, delay, reverb and OTT dynamics
  • Bonus VA-1000 FX processor for external audio
03In depth

Oscillators, Ultrasaw and Unison

The Ultrasaw oscillator generates 1 to 9 detuned saw voices from one oscillator. At seven voices, VA-1000 switches to a mode that uses the JP-8000 Supersaw detune characteristics. Other voice counts use symmetric Hypersaw-style spreading.

Full-voice unison is a separate tool. It stacks up to nine complete synth voices per note, with up to 700 cents of detune and an adjustable balance between the center and detuned voices. Because unison duplicates the whole voice, including oscillators and filter, it produces a denser result than Ultrasaw alone.

Vintage Drift adds progressive tuning variation for analog-style movement, and Osc Reset gives repeatable phase-aligned attacks when you need them.

Filters, Modulation and Effects

The filter section offers 11 models, including clean 12 dB, Roland-style 24 dB, Moog-style 24 dB, Acid 24, Juno-6 and Juno-106 characters, plus HP, BP, Peak, Notch and LP FM modes. Pre- and post-filter drive, a parallel Drive Mix and a Jupiter-style HPF add further shaping options.

Modulation includes three ADSR envelopes, an eight-waveform LFO with tempo sync and fade-in or fade-out, 24 chord-memory types and a 14-pattern host-synced arpeggiator.

The effects chain includes six chorus algorithms, a switchable ping-pong or stereo delay with tempo sync, a reverb with ducking and tempo-syncable pre-delay, and integrated OTT-style multiband dynamics.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperRave Generation
TypePlugin
CategorySynth
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is VA-1000?

VA-1000 is a 16-voice polyphonic virtual analog synthesizer by Rave Generation. It is built for subtractive synthesis and sound design, with multiple oscillator sources and 11 filter models.

What is the difference between Ultrasaw and full-voice unison?

Ultrasaw generates up to nine detuned saw voices from a single oscillator. Full-voice unison stacks up to nine complete synth voices per note, including oscillators and filter, so it creates a denser result.

Does VA-1000 include an effects processor?

Yes. A bonus VA-1000 FX processor is included. It can process external synths, drums, vocals or full mixes using the synth's filters, drive, Ultrasaw and unison processing, chorus, delay, reverb, tone controls and OTT processing.

Do synth and FX versions share presets?

Synth and FX versions share preset compatibility for supported processing parameters.

07Developer

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