Introducing Astralis Baby Bion
Introducing Astralis Baby Bion from Homegrown Sounds – a lightweight and versatile synthesizer plugin, specifically optimized for creating atmospheric soundscapes and unique textures. Designed as a compact version of the upcoming Astralis Bion synthesizer, it inherits its key element – a powerful oscillator engine.
Baby Bion ideally complements the free FX plugin SoundScaper from hgsounds, designed for creating complex sound collages. In this combination, Baby Bion acts as a high-quality sound source. At the same time, its flexibility and efficiency allow it to be used as a universal, lightweight synthesizer for a wide range of musical tasks. The unique dual oscillator offers over 3500 different waveforms that can be mixed in many ways, including FM synthesis. This opens up a huge space for experiments with timbres.
Key Features and Capabilities
Sound Engine
- Dual Oscillator: Over 3500 waveforms and flexible mixing modes (A+B, A-B, FM, Dual Pitch, Split, Distorted) for creating rich and unique sounds.
- Filter: Cascading up to 8 times. Types: Low Pass, Hi Pass, Band Pass, Comb, Low/Hi Shelf, Peak. Detailed control over the frequency response.
- Drive: Adds saturation or distortion to the sound through the automatic volume processing function.
Modulation and Dynamics
- 32-Stage Envelopes: Two envelopes with the ability to loop sections. One for volume, the other is universal, assigned through a flexible modulation system.
- LFO: A unique LFO with standard and custom waveforms, including a smoothing function for smooth effects.
- Modulation Routing: An advanced system for assigning modulation sources (envelopes, LFOs) to synthesizer parameters, allowing for the creation of dynamic and vibrant sounds.
- Stereo Spread: Random panning for each voice. Creates a wide, voluminous stereo field, ideal for atmospheric textures.
Built-in Effects
- SoundScaper: Integrated effect (Comb / Delay / Reverb) for quickly creating atmospheric soundscapes.
- Flanger/Filter: Switchable effect with more than 300 predefined LFO shapes plus standards. Adds movement and texture.
- Effects Routing: Three available routing paths for experimenting with the order of effect processing.
Astralis Baby Bion is an excellent choice for musicians and sound designers who value unique sound and flexibility. It is ideal for creating soundscapes, atmospheres, and as an efficient, easy-to-use synthesizer.
