It won't surprise you to learn that there's a new synth for you to download this week, and there's a second instrument in the shape of a virtual Mellotron. Those who are more experimental in nature can satisfy themselves with a virtual circuit-bending solution.
Effects, meanwhile, are covered by a filter and a compressor.
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Brainwork bx_cleansweep
Platform/format: PC, Mac/VST, AU, RTAS Download
Featuring the fabulously named Anti Crush Technology, this freebie from Brainworx is a high-pass/low-pass filter that its creators say should be the first plug-in in every mix channel. "This way you can filter out any unwanted hi-end and lo-end, and the result is a clean and tight mix," says the developer.
7Air Productions DepthCharge
Platform/format: PC/VST Download
Designed specifically for tracking (but also said to be useful in the master bus chain), this compressor has analogue-style VU meters and, most importantly, a dimpled metal background. Its creator says it'll deal with most material comfortably, but that it's particularly adept when handling drums, guitar and vocals.
Artifake_Labs RedTron_400
Platform/format: PC/VST Download
Another Mellotron emulation from Artifake_Labs, this one is based on the 400 model. It has six sound types (violins, choir, flute, brass, string section and cello) and what's described as a "realistic user interface". RedTron_400 can also be used as a SoundFont player.
ToneBytes Bend Box
Platform/format: PC/VST Download
If you like the idea of circuit-bending but aren't so keen on messing around with wires and solder, Bend Box could be for you. Said to be capable of creating a wide range of different noises ("from soft gurgling to ringing grinding, or even strange melodic timbres") it's MIDI controllable and automatable.
Lucas Xie ganK
Platform/format: PC/VST Download
This synth is said to be both additive and subtractive, and features three oscillators, a Moog-style filter, an LFO and effects (including an 8-band EQ and a delay). There's not much more to say, really, so we'll leave the final words to Lucas himself: "Have fun".
