EVM Occam: Dual Synthesizer for Your Musical Ideas
Welcome to the world of flexible and rich sound with EVM Occam – an innovative dual-channel wavesample synthesizer from EVM Synths. This plugin is designed for musicians and sound engineers seeking unique textures, deep basses, and vibrant leads in their compositions. Occam combines the power of classic synthesis with modern signal processing capabilities, opening up vast horizons for creativity.
Occam is not just another synthesizer; it is an instrument that allows you to create complex and multi-layered soundscapes thanks to its dual-channel architecture. Each channel can be adjusted independently, allowing you to build dense stereo panoramas, layer timbres, or create interesting modulation interactions. Whether you’re working on electronic music, ambient, film scores, or any other genre, Occam offers the tools you need to realize your boldest sound ideas.
Features and Functionality
The basis of Occam’s sound engine is two oscillators, each offering a choice of 13 different waveforms. This number of available waveforms, multiplied by the ability to combine them in two independent channels, provides extraordinary variability in the initial sound. You can precisely adjust each oscillator using the frequency (freq), quality (Q), and ratio parameters, allowing you to precisely shape the harmonic content and character of the sound from pure sine waves to complex, rich timbres.
To add movement and expressiveness to your sound, EVM Occam is equipped with a modulation matrix that includes parameters such as Peak, Sync, and Phase. This allows you to create complex, dynamic textures and effects that will enliven your music. Additional modulation controls – rate, level, freq, and Q – provide even more control over how the sound evolves over time.
Timbre and Dynamics Shaping
An important element in sound design is the ability to precisely control dynamics and timbre. Occam offers two independent ADSR envelopes, which can be flexibly assigned. One envelope can affect the filter (Env > Filter), changing it over time, while the other can control the level of the filter itself or be directed to other parameters (Filter > Env). This provides full control over the attack, decay, sustain, and release of your sound, allowing you to create both sharp percussive sounds and smooth, atmospheric pads.
In addition, each of the two oscillators has separate panorama control, which is important for the precise placement of sounds in the stereo space. To expand the stereo base and add volume to the sound, the plugin includes a dual-channel stereo expander with time, feedback, and level control. This effect can dramatically change the perception of the sound, making it wider and more spacious. The Frequency Exciter function adds brightness and presence to the sound, highlighting it in the mix.
Versions and Presets
When you download EVM Occam, you immediately get two versions of the plugin: Occam Extended and Occam SE. This provides flexibility in choosing the option that best suits your needs and system resources. Both versions inherit the basic sound philosophy of Occam. For a quick start and demonstration of the synthesizer’s capabilities, the kit includes 16 diverse presets, covering different types of sounds – from classic synthesizer timbres to experimental textures. These presets can serve as a starting point for your own sound experiments.
Technical Details
- Plugin Type: Dual-channel wavesample synthesizer.
- Number of Oscillators: 2, with freq, Q, ratio control.
- Available Waveforms: 13 (for each oscillator).
- Modulation Matrix: Peak, Sync, Phase.
- Stereo Expander: Dual-channel, with time, feedback, level control.
- Modulation Control: rate, level, freq, Q.
- Envelopes: 2x ADSR (Env > Filter, Filter > Env).
- Panning: Separate for each oscillator.
- Additional Effects: Frequency exciter.
- Number of Presets: 16.
- Included Versions: Occam Extended and Occam SE.
EVM Occam is a powerful and versatile music creation tool, offering deep control over sound and a wide range of possibilities. It will be a valuable addition to the arsenal of any producer or musician.
