Microrock by NUSofting: Physical Modeling Bass and Leads
Discover Microrock – a monophonic VST instrument from NUSofting that utilizes physical modeling to recreate the sound of a string. This plugin is ideal for creating deep basslines and expressive lead parts with a unique “live” character. It offers a fresh approach to synthesis, combining the realism of strings with the flexibility of a synthesizer.
Key Features of Microrock
- Monophonic Sound: Optimized for bass, leads, and power chords. Supports Legato and Pitchbend.
- Karplus-Strong Oscillators: Two oscillators for physical string modeling.
- String Control: Exciter, Pick, nisFilter, Modulation, Fixing parameters for detailed sound adjustment of attack and resonance.
- ADSR Envelope: Flexible envelope for controlling dynamics and filtering.
- DynaTone/ToneRama Filters: Comprehensive tools for shaping the timbre.
- Overdrive and Distorter: Add richness and aggression to the sound.
- Chorus Effect: Widens and deepens the sound.
- MIDI Control: ModWheel for Sustain, CC07 for volume level.
- Velocity Sensitivity: Sensitivity to the force of the press for expression.
- Legato on/off: Useful for arpeggiators.
Sound Character
Microrock is primarily a bass synthesizer with physical modeling, imitating a string. It excels at classic bass parts and can also create thick, overdriven basses for rock or metal. Thanks to its flexible settings and effects, it can also generate expressive lead sounds with a string-like character and even imitate “fake” guitar timbres, especially when using distortion.
Why Try Microrock?
If you are looking for an unconventional bass or lead synthesizer that goes beyond the usual synthesis methods, Microrock by NUSofting will be an interesting discovery. Its unique approach based on physical string modeling offers a fresh sound and wide possibilities for sound design. It is easy to use but has enough depth for experimentation. Add Microrock to your plugin collection and give your music a unique stringed hue!
