Synth1
Developer(s)Ichiro Toda (戸田一郎) / Daichi Laboratory
Stable release
1.13 beta 3 (Windows) / 1.13 beta 7 (Mac) / July 10, 2014
TypeSoftware synthesizer
Websitedaichilab.sakura.ne.jp/softsynth/index.html since 20 July 2019

May 26, 2010 Ichiro Toda has released version 1.12 of Synth1, a freeware virtual synthesizer plug-in for Windows. Changes in Synth1 v1.12 External bank (ZIP file): Now able to read ZIP file of compressed.sy1 files. Now able to select it from the patch selection window of Synth1 only by putting the zip file on the external bank. 8/10 (10 votes) - Download Synth1 Free. Synth1 is a VST synthesizer based on the popular Clavia Nord Lead 2. Download Synth1 for free and take the unique sound of Clavia to your usual synthesizer. Synth1 is a synthesizer in software format which you will be able to use with your usual audio host.

Synth1 is a software synthesizer designed by KVR user Daichi (Real name: Ichiro Toda 戸田一郎 [1]). It was originally designed as an emulation of the Nord Lead 2 synthesizer, and has since become a unique Virtual Studio Technology instrument and one of the most downloaded VST plug-ins of all time. The software used to be a DirectX instrument plugin, but became solely VSTi from version 1.08 on. Version 1.13 was the first version to introduce a native 64-bit version of the plugin.

History[edit]

Synth1 was first released as a DXi plug-in on October 9, 2002. It was updated to support the VSTi format six days later, on October 15, 2002. Version 1.02 was released on October 27, 2002, and dealt with some of the major bugs that arose from converting the software to VST, such as a memory leak and the LFO waveform selector not working. The next three versions dealt primarily with compatibility issues. 1.05a was a major update which added the ability to modulate the FM parameter, added fine tuning to the VCOs, added synchronization to the LFOs, and fixed quality issues with the ADSR envelope.[2] The next version would not be released until September 20, 2003.[2] Version 1.06 added a unison mode, an automatic portamento, and new Voltage-controlled filter parameters.[3] This was the first version when Synth1 became noticeably different from the Nord Lead 2, upon which it was based. Version 1.07, released May 3, 2006, added new parameters and effects, primarily the chorus/flanger, as well as cleaning up the GUI.[2][4] 1.07 would be the last version with DXi support, as version 1.08, released on April 23, 2010,[2] discontinued the DXi version and removed the now unnecessary installer.[5] One week later, on the first of May, 2010,[2] the now solely VSTi program was updated to version 1.09, which added a Phase Control function and expanded the number of voices in the polyphony and unison modes.[6] May 2010 would contain the last of Synth1's updates for Windows, with the bug-fix version 1.10 released on the fourth, version 1.11 on the ninth, and the current version 1.12 on the twenty-third of that month.[2] Version 1.11 added a sub-oscillator[7] and version 1.12 added the ability to read sound banks from .zip files.[8]

The last update, version 1.13 beta, was released October 2, 2011, and allowed Synth1 to function on Macintosh operating systems.[9]

Toda announced on October 28, 2012 that he intended to release an iPhone/iPad version of Synth 1 'by the Spring of next year', although there have been no version updates or blog posts since.[10]

Synthesis[edit]

Synth1 is a digital synthesizer based on the ClaviaNord Lead 2. Since the Nord Lead 2 is also a digital synthesizer,[11] Synth1 is able to emulate it more closely than digital synthesizers that aim to emulate analogue synthesis. Synth1 combines the common sound synthesis method of subtractive synthesis with FM synthesis, with the first oscillator having a parameter for frequency modulation. /traktor-pro-2-full-version-free-download-windows.html. Structurally, the software behaves as though it were a modular analogue synthesizer. MIDI from the host music sequencer goes into the arpeggiator, which then sends the final MIDI information to all active voices, which each consist of the oscillators, filter, and amplifier. The LFOs exist outside of the chain, and can modulate certain parameters of the oscillators, filter, and amplifier. The information from the voices, after the LFO modulation has been added, is then sent to the mixer. From the mixer, the sound information is sent through the equalizer, delay, and chorus modules, after which the sound data is output to be turned into audible sound by the sound card associated with the host program.[2]

Specifications[edit]

  • Three oscillators, one with a FM modulation, one with ring modulation and synchronization, and one sub-oscillator. Osc 1 can operate as detuned supersaw.
  • One filter section, with distortion. Four filter types: two high-pass, one low-pass, and a band-pass filter.
  • Two assignable LFOs, which can be synchronized to a host tempo.
  • An arpeggiator which can be synchronized to a host tempo.
  • Several built-in effects, including a tempo delay, distortion, phaser, and chorus/flanger.
  • Polyphony, monophony, and legato voices.
  • Unison and portamento modes
  • 32 notes polyphony
  • Automation
  • Low CPU usage[12]

Recognition[edit]

Synth1 is the all-time most downloaded VST plug-in on KVR Audio,[13] and was ranked number 5 on MusicRadar's list of 'The 27 best free VST plug-ins in the world today'.[14]

References[edit]

  1. ^'Synth1開発者のDaichiさんにインタビュー、iPad版も来春登場だ！' (in Japanese).
  2. ^ abcdefgToda, Ichiro. 'Synth1 ver1.12 Manual'. Synth1. geocities.jp. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
  3. ^'Synth1 updated to v1.0.6'. KVR Audio. KVR Audio.
  4. ^'Synth1 v1.0.7 now available'. KVR Audio. KVR Audio.
  5. ^'Ichiro Toda updates Synth1 to v.1.08'. KVR Audio. KVR Audio.
  6. ^'Ichiro Toda updates Synth1 to v.1.0.9'. KVR Audio. KVR Audio.
  7. ^'Ichiro Toda updates Synth1 to v1.11'. KVR Audio. KVR Audio.
  8. ^'Ichiro Toda updates Synth1 to v.1.12'. KVR Audio. KVR Audio.
  9. ^'Ichiro Toda releases Synth1 for Mac v1.13 beta'. KVR Audio. KVR Audio.
  10. ^Toda, Ichiro. 'Notes daily'. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
  11. ^'Nord Lead 2X: Virtual Analog'. nordkeyboards.com. Clavia DMI AB.
  12. ^'Introduction'. Synth1 VST. Google Sites.
  13. ^'Plug-in Ranks'. KVR Audio. KVR Audio.
  14. ^Rogerson, Ben. 'The 27 best free VST plug-ins in the world today'. MusicRadar. MusicRadar.

Website[edit]

'Daichi Laboratory Dedicated Website'. Daichi Laboratory. Daichi Laboratory.

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If you want to make EDM or other genres of electronic music but can't afford to get plugins like Nexus, Serum, or Sylenth, this video is just the thing you need.

This blog post will show you the best free synthesizers to make digital music. Mac os x el capitan for virtualbox.

Chart of the Best Free VST Synths for EDM

This table includes all of the free synths for EDM that are mentioned in the article below.

Plugin NameAvailable Plugin FormatsSupported OS
Kairatune32 & 64-bit VST & AUWindows & Mac
Helm32 & 64-bit VST, AU, & LV2Windows, Mac, & Linux
Synth132 & 64-bit VST & AUWindows & Mac
Tunefish432 & 64-bit VST & AUWindows, Mac, & Linux
Phutura32-bit VSTWindows

Synth 1 Vst Plugin

You can find a demo of how each one sounds in the video below.

1. Kairatune by Futucraft

The first one on the list is Kairatune by Futucraft and is available as AU and VST.

There are a lot of unique sounds packed into this with its presets alone.

2. Helm by Matt Tytel

Up next is a synth called Helm by Matt Tytel, which is kind of like Massive as you have the ability to link parameters together to be modulated.

To do that you just need to click a helmet and then move a parameter. To disconnect it, right-click to see the option.

Overall, it's a great looking synth with lots of presets and is available as VST, AU, and LV2.

3. Synth1 by Ichiro Toda

Don't let the graphics fool you. Synth1 by Ichiro Toda is a very versatile plugin that gets you both retro and somewhat modern sounds.

Available as VST and AU in both 64 and 32 bit, this is one of the most widely used free synthesizers out there.

There is a huge community where you can find tonnes of presets either on the same page you download it on or over on KVR under the Banks and Patches tab for the plugin.

As for the presets that come with it, you'll need to run initsettings.exe for them to actually show up.

The first time I gave this plugin a try, I didn't know about this for over a year and that led me to just neglect it. But, after discovering this, it sounds great.

4. Tunefish4 by Braincontrol

The next plugin is called Tunefish4 by Braincontrol. Available as VSTi and AU, this synth is really impressive.

Although it only has 67 presets, they really have some character to them. The percussion is crisp and the sound effects are quite unique.

A cool feature is the ability to arrange your effect stack, basically the order the signal passes through each effect.

Another one is the mod matrix, allowing you to link parameters to an LFO or ADSR. Auto focus fine tuning not avaialble.

5. Phutura by Phuturetone

The last, and of course, not least, is Phutura by Phuturetone. This is a synth that is simple yet offers pretty good sounds for EDM.

On the download page, the first option you see for Phutura is for Native Instruments' Reaktor so just scroll down to the bottom to get the 32-bit VST.

And it is only available for Windows.

Synth 1 Vst

Getting more Presets for your Synthesizers

As I said about Synth1, you can get additional preset banks for many synths from KRV under the Banks and Patches tab for each plugin.

These are all made by people who use the plugin and have done the hard work of creating great sounds for you, saving you a bunch of time.

Not to mention, it can be kinda hard to create your own patches and presets when you’re just getting started with a plugin.

With that, I hope you enjoyed. As always, thanks for reading.