Nocturna: The Synthesizer That Reveals the Depth of FM and Wavetable
Discover new horizons of sound design with Nocturna – a powerful VST instrument that combines the flexibility of Wavetable synthesis and the multi-layered nature of Frequency Modulation (FM). Created for musicians and sound engineers who strive not just to create sounds, but to delve into their essence and shape unique timbres. Nocturna by Calgar C offers an intuitive interface and an impressive set of features that allow you to bring your boldest sound ideas to life.
This synthesizer is a real find for experimenters. It gives you complete control over every aspect of the sound, from the smallest waveform fluctuations to complex modulation connections. Whether you’re looking for rich basses, transparent pads, aggressive leads, or strange experimental sounds, Nocturna has the tools to create them.
Key Features of Nocturna:
- Wavetable and FM synthesis: A hybrid approach that combines two powerful synthesis techniques to create versatile and dynamic sounds.
- Rich preset library: Over 100 ready-made patches for quick starts and inspiration.
- Flexible waveform control: The ability to edit in detail and create your own wavetables.
More about the functionality:
The heart of Nocturna is its oscillators and modulation section, which provide unprecedented control over sound.
Oscillators and sound shaping
The synthesizer is equipped with two full Wavetable oscillators, each with its own envelopes and filters. This allows you to create complex, layered timbres with independent dynamics for each component. The ability to manipulate wavetables inside the plugin opens up endless possibilities for generating completely new and unique output signals. Additionally, there are two pure Sub oscillators for adding depth and saturation to the bass register.
Advanced Modulation
The modulation section in Nocturna impresses with its depth. It includes two flexible LFOs (Low-Frequency Oscillators) with a modulation matrix, allowing you to assign them to a wide range of synthesizer parameters. This opens the door to creating complex moving timbres, animated textures, and unexpected soundscapes.
Wave Generator
A unique feature is the built-in Wave Generator, which can load and play 24-bit WAV files. This generator can be used not only as a sound source, but also for modulating other oscillators, which allows you to get experimental, strange and completely unexpected sound effects and textures.
X/Y Scalable Envelope Generator
The innovative Envelope Generator in Nocturna allows you to map attack, decay, sustain, and release parameters onto the X/Y plane. This not only provides visual control over the shape of the envelope, but also allows you to assign the position on the X/Y plane to modulate other target parameters in the synthesizer. This approach opens up new ways of dynamic control over sound.
Advanced FX Engine
Nocturna is not limited to synthesis alone; it also has a powerful effects section for the final shaping of the sound. The built-in effects engine includes: Four Q EQ, Reverb, Delay, Chorus, and Compressor. Best of all, these effects can be freely rearranged in any order using the matrix at the bottom of the interface, allowing you to create custom processing chains for each patch.
Thanks to its hybrid synthesis engine, deep modulation section, and flexible effects, Nocturna is an excellent tool for both creating traditional synthesizer sounds and for experimental sound design. It inspires creativity and allows you to immerse yourself in the world of sound headfirst.
