Welcome to the world of analog synthesis with the Dragon II plugin from boxsounds – a powerful virtual instrument that unlocks endless possibilities for creating rich and unique sounds. Dragon II is not just a synthesizer, but a real dragon in your digital studio, ready to breathe fire of creativity and inspiration.
Designed for analog sound enthusiasts, Dragon II offers a deep dive into the world of sound design with its flexible architecture and rich set of features. With three dual oscillators that can work in unison or be tuned individually, you get huge potential for sound shaping from the very beginning.
Main features of Dragon II
Oscillator section
The heart of Dragon II is its powerful oscillator section:
- Three dual oscillators: Each with the ability to detune to create dense and voluminous sounds.
- Four waveforms: Sine, sawtooth, triangle, and square – a classic set for various timbres.
- Flexible pitch adjustment: Control over octave, semitone, and cent for precise tuning.
- Pulse Width: The ability to modulate the pulse width for the square wave, adding dynamics and movement.
- Oscillator synchronization: Hard sync for creating aggressive and harmonically rich timbres.
- FM synthesis: Frequency modulation for experimental and complex sound.
- Sub-oscillator: Sawtooth or square wave one or two octaves below the main tone, adding weight and low frequencies.
- Noise generator: White or pink noise for adding texture, atmosphere, or use as a modulation source.
Modulation capabilities
Dragon II is equipped with extensive modulation capabilities that allow you to bring your sound to life:
- Three LFOs: Each with attack, five waveforms (sine, square, sawtooth, falling saw, random sample-and-hold), pulse width control, the ability to sync to the host tempo (from 1/16 to 16 bars), and a restart function.
- Three ADSR envelopes: Attack, decay, sustain and release with the ability to invert – a standard set for controlling dynamics.
- Modulation assignments: Each LFO and envelope can modulate up to 24 different parameters simultaneously! This opens up incredible possibilities for complex movements and sound transformations.
- Modulation wheel and Velocity sensitivity: Both controllers can modulate up to 33 parameters simultaneously, adding expressiveness to your performance.
Filter Section
Two universal filters allow you to shape the timbre of the sound:
- Two multi-mode filters: Five filter types (notch, high-pass 12 dB, band-pass 12 dB, low-pass 12 dB, and Moog 24 dB ladder).
- Control: Cut-off, resonance, and keyboard tracking.
- Pre-filter overdrive: Separate overdrive for each filter with form and level control.
- Control linking: The ability to link the cut-off and resonance knobs for simultaneous control.
- Filter mixing settings: Options include using only the first filter, serial or parallel connection.
- Parallel mix control: Adjusting the ratio of signals when connected in parallel.
- Dedicated filter envelope: A separate envelope with the ability to invert, allowing you to create dynamic filter effects.
- Routing: The ability to send one or both filters to the filter envelope.
Amplitude Envelope (Amp Envelope)
Dragon II allows you to experiment with amplitude:
- The ability to modulate the amplitude at the audio frequency using the output of one of the oscillators, which opens the door to AM-synthesis and unusual timbres.
Global Settings
Control over the general characteristics of the sound:
- Polyphony modes: Polyphonic (6 voices), monophonic with retrigger, and monophonic legato.
- Portamento time: Smooth transition between notes.
- Pitch bend: Range from 0 to 12 semitones.
- Panning: Placing the sound in the stereo space.
MIDI Learn
The convenient MIDI Learn function is available for all knobs, except LFO/Env assignments and modulation wheel/velocity, which allows you to easily bind the plugin’s parameters to your MIDI controller.
Dragon II from boxsounds is a powerful and versatile VST synthesizer that is ideal for creating both classic analog sounds and experimental sound design. Its intuitive interface, combined with deep modulation and filtering capabilities, makes it a valuable tool in the arsenal of any musician or producer. From warm pads to aggressive leads and whimsical textures – Dragon II is ready to bring your boldest sound ideas to life.
Download Dragon II today and discover the power of analog synthesis in the digital world!
