Paraphrasis: Turn Any Sound into Music
Welcome to the world of Paraphrasis – a unique spectral sampler-resynthesizer from VirtualAnalogy, which opens up limitless possibilities for sound design and musical creativity. This plugin is a true breakthrough, allowing you to model absolutely any sound, using only one sample.
What is a Spectral Sampler-Resynthesizer?
Unlike traditional samplers, which play back a recorded sound, or standard synthesizers, which generate sound using oscillators and filters, Paraphrasis combines these approaches at a deep level. It analyzes the spectral composition of your original audio file (sample) and uses this data to synthesize a new sound. This means that you don’t just play a sample, but use it as a “sound imprint” to create a completely new, but related in timbre, sound that can be played as an instrument.
Simplicity and Flexibility
One of the most impressive features of Paraphrasis is its intuitive interface and minimalist approach to control. You only need two key parameters to start experimenting and shaping the sound:
- Frequency pitch of a sample: This parameter allows you to determine the basic pitch around which the resynthesized sound will be built. By changing it, you can transform the original sample into something completely new, while maintaining its unique timbre.
- Frequency resolution of spectral analysis: This parameter affects how precisely Paraphrasis analyzes the spectrum of the original sample. Higher resolution can give a more accurate reproduction of complex timbral characteristics, while lower resolution can lead to more abstract or “blurred” results, opening up space for unusual textures.
Key Features
Despite its apparent simplicity, Paraphrasis offers powerful features for realizing your musical ideas:
- 16-voice polyphony: Play complex chords and rich melodies with support for up to 16 simultaneous voices. This allows you to create layered textures and use the plugin as a full-fledged instrument in your compositions.
- Reverse option: Explore reverse sound worlds! The Reverse option allows you to analyze the sample in reverse order. This means that the sound synthesis will also occur “backwards”, creating unique atmospheric effects, mysterious sub-layers or unexpected sound attacks.
Important Note
Currently, Paraphrasis processes only monophonic audio sources. Stereo input is automatically converted to mono. Take this into account when selecting samples for analysis.
Who is Paraphrasis For?
This plugin will be an indispensable tool for:
- Musicians looking for new and unusual timbres.
- Sound engineers and sound designers experimenting with sound textures.
- Producers of electronic music, ambient, and experimental genres.
- Anyone interested in spectral synthesis and sound transformation.
Paraphrasis from VirtualAnalogy is not just a plugin, it is a tool for transforming your sonic vision. It allows you to go beyond the ordinary and create unique sound palettes, using any audio sample that comes into your hands as a basis. Try turning the noise of the street, the sound of an old guitar, or even your own voice into a full-fledged, controllable instrument!
Discover the power of spectral resynthesis and add Paraphrasis to your plugin arsenal today.
