Satyr – Virtual Analog Giant
Welcome to Satyr by Land of Cockaigne – a massive virtual analog synthesizer drawing inspiration from the legendary modular systems of the past. This plugin is designed for those who seek depth, flexibility, and rich analog sound in their music projects. Despite being a software instrument, Satyr emulates the architecture and behavior of classic hardware synthesizers, offering impressive sound-shaping capabilities.
Satyr is distinguished by its extremely complex oscillator waveform methods and wide modulation capabilities. Even being “hardwired”, as was customary in vintage devices, it offers numerous avenues for sound experimentation, making it a powerful tool for both creating classic synthesizer timbres and bold sound design.
Key Features of Satyr:
- Two Main Oscillators: Each oscillator has a variable waveform, allowing fine-tuning of the initial timbre.
- Additional Sound Sources: Includes a sub-oscillator to add low-frequency density and a noise generator for percussive elements or textures.
- Complex Modulation: Implements ring modulation, frequency modulation (FM), amplitude modulation (AM), and oscillator synchronization to create complex harmonic structures and effects.
- Three ADSR Envelopes: Enjoy three Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release envelopes for controlling dynamics and sound development. Two of them are assignable, providing additional flexibility. Delays and Manual Triggering are supported.
- Two Flexible LFOs: Two low-frequency oscillators with variable speed, including Sample & Hold mode, allow for creating a variety of cyclical modulations from vibrato to complex random parameter changes.
- Two Powerful Filters: Includes a 4-pole low-pass filter and a 2-pole multi-mode filter. Filters can work in parallel or serial modes, as well as in other configurations, ensuring maximum flexibility in shaping the sound spectrum.
- Tempo Synchronization: The built-in internal clock allows synchronizing LFOs and other time parameters with the tempo of your VST host, ideal for electronic music.
- Extensive Switching Capabilities: Sixteen different modulation assignments are available, opening the door to an incredible number of sound experiments and fine control over every aspect of the timbre.
Sound and Recommendations:
The developers of Satyr note that the plugin unlocks its full potential and sounds best when the sample rate of your VST host is set to 96 kHz. This recommendation highlights Land of Cockaigne’s attention to sound quality and the desire to achieve maximum detail and audio clarity.
Satyr is an ideal tool for musicians, producers, and sound designers looking for a deep, multifunctional virtual analog synthesizer. Its architecture, inspired by the classics, combined with modern modulation capabilities, makes it capable of creating a wide range of sounds – from fat basses and lead leads to atmospheric pads and experimental textures. It will be a valuable addition to any virtual studio.
