Arptron: Hybrid Synthesizer with Unique Arpeggiator
Explore new sonic horizons with Psychic Modulation’s Arptron – a hybrid arpeggio synthesizer that combines virtual analog synthesis with unique phase distortion. This plugin will be your source of fresh ideas for rhythmic parts, atmospheric textures, and dynamic leads, perfectly suited for a wide range of music genres.
Hybrid Sound Architecture
At the heart of Arptron are two oscillator sections with crossfading capabilities. The first section offers a warm virtual analog sound, while the second implements phase distortion, adding bright and unusual digital hues. By combining these two types of synthesis, you can create unique hybrid timbres. The Multi-detune function adds richness and volume, making the sound denser.
Arpeggio and MIDI Capabilities
Arptron’s dual arpeggiator section is not only a powerful tool for creating complex rhythmic patterns based on the synthesizer’s sound but also a flexible MIDI arpeggiator that can control other instruments in your project. This expands creative possibilities, allowing you to integrate unique arpeggio patterns into any part of your arrangement.
Sound Shaping: Envelopes and Filters
For full control over the sound dynamics, Arptron has three separate envelopes: for filter, gain, and modulation. This allows you to precisely adjust how the sound starts, sustains, and fades.
The filtering section offers high, band, and low-pass filters that can work simultaneously. This flexibility opens up wide possibilities for timbre shaping, from subtle correction to dramatic filter effects.
Modulation and Effects
The plugin includes two tempo-synced LFOs that can modulate different parameters to create rhythmic changes in the sound. The built-in Dual Stereo Delay adds space and depth to your parts.
Additional Features and Integration
Arptron impresses with the ability to process external audio and an audio mixer, allowing you to mix the sound of the oscillators with external sources. Support for polyphonic portamento and the ability to assign functions to the modulation wheel make it an expressive instrument for live performance and studio work.
Ready-Made Sounds
64 factory presets serve as an excellent starting point for exploring the capabilities of Arptron and quickly finding inspiration.
Key Features of Arptron:
- Hybrid arpeggio synthesizer (VA + Phase Distortion)
- 2 oscillators with crossfading
- Multi-detune
- Dual arpeggiator (Synth & MIDI)
- 3 envelopes (Filter, Amp, Mod)
- HP, BP, LP filters (can work simultaneously)
- 2 LFOs (BPM synced)
- Dual Stereo Delay
- External audio processing
- Audio mixer
- Polyphonic portamento
- Assignable Mod Wheel
- 64 presets
