DANTE: Polyphonic Synthesizer for Windows by Kriminal
Explore new sound horizons with DANTE – a polyphonic synthesizer in VST format, created by the talented developer Kriminal. This powerful instrument is designed specifically for musicians, producers, and sound engineers looking for a flexible and rich synthesizer for their projects in the Windows environment.
The Heart of Sound: Architecture with Two Oscillators
At the heart of DANTE are two oscillators (VCO), which are the source of its rich and complex sound. But the true power of this synthesizer lies in its unique approach to signal processing – each of the oscillators is, in fact, a miniature synthesizer chain within the overall architecture.
Deep Modulation and Timbre Shaping at the Oscillator Level
What distinguishes DANTE from many other polyphonic synthesizers is the presence of independent sound-shaping modules for each of the two oscillators. This provides extraordinary flexibility and control over each element of your sound:
- Own Filter (VCF) and Filter Envelope (Filt Aenv): Each oscillator has its own separate filter with its own envelope. This allows you to apply different frequency characteristics and dynamic timbre changes to the signal of each oscillator independently. Imagine being able to have one oscillator with a slow, smooth filter opening, while the other has a fast, percussive movement – all in one polyphonic sound. This opens up a lot of possibilities for creating complex, multi-layered, and evolving timbres.
- Own Amplitude Envelope (Amp Env): Just like the filters, each oscillator has its own independent volume envelope. This means that you can control the attack, decay, sustain, and release (envelope parameters) for the signal of each oscillator separately. This is ideal for creating layers where one layer has a sharp, attacking sound and the other is soft, pedal-like, or for creating rhythmic pulsations using fast envelopes on one oscillator.
- Own Low-Frequency Oscillator (LFO): Each oscillator is equipped with its own LFO. This allows for the application of independent low-frequency modulation (e.g., vibrato, tremolo, filter movement) to each oscillator with different speeds and intensities. By combining different LFO speeds, you can get very interesting, unsynchronized, or polyrhythmic modulation effects that add movement and life to the sound.
In addition to these powerful independent sections, DANTE also has a global modulation section (Global Mod section), which probably provides additional possibilities for overall sound shaping and expressiveness, applying effects or modulations to the entire voice or instrument.
Features and Applications
Thanks to its flexible architecture, DANTE is an excellent tool for creating a wide range of sounds. It is ideal for:
- Creating rich, moving pads with a multi-layered texture.
- Developing expressive leads that cut through the mix.
- Creating deep and unique basses.
- Experimenting with atmospheric sounds and soundscapes.
- Developing effects and noises for electronic music or sound design.
Its polyphonic capabilities make it suitable for writing chords and melodies, and detailed control over each oscillator allows you to achieve a unique character for each of your presets.
Technical Specifications
DANTE is designed as a VST plugin and is available for 32-bit Windows systems. This makes it compatible with many popular Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) that support the VST format on this platform.
Overall, DANTE from Kriminal is more than just another polyphonic synthesizer. It is a tool that gives you detailed control over each element of your sound, allowing you to create complex, dynamic, and unique timbres. If you are a Windows user and looking for a powerful and flexible VST synthesizer, DANTE definitely deserves your attention.
