Tenacity: Monophonic Monster by Opulent Audio
Introducing Tenacity – a powerful virtual monophonic synthesizer from Opulent Audio, designed specifically for creating rich basslines, piercing leads, and unique sound textures. This plugin is a real beast in the world of virtual instruments, offering deep sound design capabilities that will surprise both beginners and experienced musicians. Thanks to its monophonic architecture, Tenacity is ideal for classic synth solos and funky bass lines where every note requires attention and clarity.
Tenacity is built around the idea of maximum flexibility and control over the sound. It combines classic synthesis elements with modern features, allowing you to experiment and find your own unique sound. From aggressive timbres to soft and melodic sounds, Tenacity is capable of many things. Its intuitive interface, despite the wealth of features, allows you to quickly master the basic principles of operation and immerse yourself in the world of synthesis.
Key Features and Capabilities
Tenacity is packed with powerful features that make it a versatile tool for any music genre that requires a strong monophonic sound.
Two Oscillators with Extensive Features
- Two sample-based oscillators with 35 available waveforms for each, providing a huge palette of output tones.
- Each oscillator has its own rhythmic gate synchronized to the tempo of the project, allowing you to create interesting pulsating and sequenced sounds without using additional effects.
- Waveshaping and Bitrate functions (4, 8, 16, or 24 bits) to create a unique sound character – from warm vintage to aggressive lo-fi.
- Detailed pitch adjustment for each oscillator (octave, semitone, and fine-tuning), giving you full control over harmony.
- Hard-sync synchronization of the oscillators creates powerful feedback, opening the door to complex, metallic, and overtone-rich tones.
- Flexible output options: clean signal, pass through Filter 1 or 2 (or both), or directly into the effect divider.
Parallel Filters and Ring Modulation
- Two parallel multi-mode SV filters that provide Lowpass, Highpass, Bandpass, and Notch modes simultaneously. This allows you to simultaneously use different types of filtering for the same sound.
- Mixer with individual volume and pan for each filter state, providing detailed control over their mixing.
- Filter output options: pure signal or directly to the effect divider.
- Ring Modulation of two oscillators with 25 modulation types and adjustable mix depth. This feature is ideal for creating unusual, robotic, or atonal sounds.
- The output options for Ring Modulation are: a clean signal, passing through filter 1 or 2 (or both), or directly into the effect divider.
Stereo Delays and Arpeggiators
- A built-in stereo delay with Normal and Cross modes adds space and rhythmic movement.
- Synchronize your Delay with the project tempo with dozens of sync options, ensuring perfect integration into your mix.
- Adjust the Feedback depth and Mix Amount for precise control of the effect.
- Two phrase arpeggiators synchronized with the tempo. The oscillators can receive MIDI input in three ways: standard note input or from one of the two arpeggiators.
- The ability to use different arpeggiators for each oscillator creates a unique “arpeggiator duel” effect.
Flexible Modulation and Envelopes
- Three tempo-synchronized LFOs with 20 waveforms. Each LFO has a Sample and Hold option with a separate synchronization speed, adding an element of randomness and unpredictability to the modulation.
- Two envelopes (up to 8 stages each) with many options for triggering, looping, and setting envelope length. Dozens of tempo synchronization options.
- Each envelope also has a Sample and Hold option with a separate synchronization rate.
- An eight-slot modulation matrix with 11 sources (including oscillator gates) and 39 targets that are completely user-defined. This is the heart of sound design in Tenacity, allowing you to create complex relationships between different parameters.
Monophonic Synthesis
- Monophonic architecture with retriggered option for clear articulation of each note.
- Portamento function for smooth transitions between notes, a classic feature of many vintage mono synths.
Tenacity by Opulent Audio is not just another synthesizer. It’s a creative tool that inspires you to experiment and find new sounds. Its deep modulation capabilities, various oscillators and filters, and unique arpeggiators make it a valuable addition to the arsenal of any musician or sound designer working with monophonic sounds. Try Tenacity and discover a world of powerful and expressive synthesis.
