massTURBOtar by Morfiki: A Revolutionary Hybrid Synthesizer with Incredible Morphing Capabilities
A true gem has emerged in the world of software instruments for sound designers and musicians seeking to go beyond the ordinary. massTURBOtar, from the talented developer Morfiki, is not just another synthesizer. It’s a hybrid instrument that opens the door to a universe of unique sound morphing, allowing you to create dynamic, living, and ever-evolving textures, basses, leads, and much more.
Forget about static sounds. massTURBOtar is built around the concept of smooth transitions between different sound states. This morphing capability is embodied in the key elements of synthesis, providing unprecedented flexibility and creativity in the music creation process. Whether you’re creating ambient soundscapes, pulsating electronic tracks, or experimental soundscapes, massTURBOtar will provide the tools to realize your boldest ideas.
Key Features and Architecture
At the heart of massTURBOtar is its well-thought-out and innovative architecture. Each component is designed with the potential for morphing and dynamic control in mind:
- Two Morphing Oscillators: The foundation of your sound. These oscillators can smoothly transition between different waveforms or settings, creating movement and changes in tone right at the sound source. This allows for the generation of extremely complex and variable timbres.
- Flexible Morphing Filter: Filtering in massTURBOtar is implemented with unique flexibility. You get access to Lowpass, Bandpass, and Hipass filter types. Most importantly, the band type and its width are controlled by 12dB/octave Lowpass and Hipass filters, which can also be part of the morphing. This makes it possible to create filtering effects that breathe and transform over time.
- Amplifying Envelope A/R: A simple, yet effective attack/decay envelope that controls the volume of the sound.
- Morphing Modulation: Two powerful modulation sources – LFO (sine/pulse) and A/DR envelope (attack/delay/release). The uniqueness lies in the fact that the modulation destination can also be morphed. This means that, for example, the LFO can smoothly change its modulation target from pitch to filter cutoff, creating unpredictable and captivating modulation patterns.
- Voice Control: The plugin supports both polyphonic mode for chords and multi-voice passages, and legato mode, ideal for smooth melodic lines without retriggering the envelope.
Integrated Effects and Control Systems
massTURBOtar is equipped with a set of high-quality built-in effects that allow you to finalize and give character to your sound right in the plugin. These include:
- Chorus effect for adding width and movement.
- Sample rate reduction for lo-fi textures.
- Soft saturation for adding warmth and harmonics.
- Delay effect for creating space and rhythmic echoes.
All these effects are organically integrated and can be used to further shape the unique sounds created with morphing.
Special attention should be paid to the MORFIKI preset system. It allows you to control almost every parameter of the plugin (except for the amount of delay and smoothing of key press speed) and is a key element for implementing complex morphing and dynamic changes. The integration of key press velocity modulation with adjustable smoothing provides an additional level of expressiveness during performance. In addition, the plugin offers convenient drop-down menus for quickly selecting oscillator scale transposition and synchronizing the LFO with the tempo of your music project in the host.
Who is massTURBOtar for?
This synthesizer will become an indispensable tool for:
- Musicians and electronic music producers looking for new sounds.
- Sound designers who need tools to create unique, evolving textures and effects.
- Experimenters who love to explore the depths of sound synthesis.
- Any musician who appreciates sound quality and innovative approaches to music creation.
massTURBOtar by Morfiki is more than just a synthesizer; it’s an instrument for creative discovery. Its unique morphing capabilities combined with a flexible architecture and integrated effects make it a powerful asset in any musician’s studio. Try massTURBOtar and unleash the potential of dynamic sound in your music.
