Discover the world of experimental sound with Mr. Alias 2
The Mr. Alias 2 plugin by Insert Piz Here is an exciting tool for sound designers, musicians, and producers looking for new, unusual tones. Forget about perfectly clear digital sound; this synthesizer deliberately uses digital artifacts, namely aliasing, as the basis for creating its own unique character. It’s the perfect choice for electronic music, industrial, noise, or any genre that requires an aggressive, gritty, or experimental sound.
Concept and sound features
Mr. Alias 2 is based on its unique unlimited bandwidth oscillators. When the frequency of these oscillators approaches or exceeds the Nyquist frequency, the phenomenon of aliasing occurs. Instead of simply disappearing, high harmonics are “reflected” back into the audible range, but as non-harmonic components. This gives the sound a special “digital rawness”, metallic flavor, or grainy texture, depending on the settings.
The resulting sound can be further shaped using a built-in set of effects that the developer describes as “raw”. These effects perfectly complement the basic concept of the plugin, allowing you to emphasize or transform the nature of aliasing by adding layers of distortion, filtering, or other manipulations.
New version: Improvements and functionality
Mr. Alias 2 is a completely rewritten version of the original plugin. This ensured cross-platform compatibility (Windows and macOS) and allowed for a number of significant improvements that make it a more powerful, flexible, and user-friendly tool. Here are some of the key features:
- Two independent oscillators for creating complex timbres.
- A wide selection of 18 different waveforms to start your synthesis.
- Full support for stereo processing for surround sound.
- Six types of filters, including a unique and expressive formant filter.
- Separate ADSR envelope for dynamic filter control.
- Ability to use Mr. Alias 2 as an effect to process an external audio signal.
- Patch randomization function for endless experimentation and finding unexpected sounds.
- Highly flexible MIDI control with MIDI Learn for easy integration with controllers.
- Smooth morphing (transformation) between two different patches via MIDI.
- Convenient loading of presets and MIDI cards using drag and drop (Drag & Drop).
- Scalable graphical user interface for comfortable work on any monitor.
Conclusion.
Mr. Alias 2 by Insert Piz Here is more than just a synthesizer. It’s a creative tool that inspires experimentation and allows you to go beyond the usual. Its unique approach to sound generation through controlled aliasing, combined with flexible filtering and processing capabilities, makes it a valuable addition to the arsenal of any sound producer who strives for originality and character in their tracks. Try Mr. Alias 2 and add unique digital dirt and texture to your music!
