Reviving a Legend: KORG Trident mk II in Your DAW
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the 80s with Tricent mk III! Discover the warm, rich sound of one of the most iconic synthesizers of that era – the KORG Trident mk II, masterfully recreated in the form of the Tricent mk III software plugin from Full Bucket Music. The KORG Trident mk II, released way back in 1982, quickly gained a reputation as a versatile instrument thanks to its unique combination of synthesizer, brass, and strings sections. Tricent mk III doesn’t just emulate this classic instrument – it conveys its soul and character, giving modern musicians access to vintage sound without the need to seek out and maintain expensive vintage equipment. Developed using native C++ code, the plugin demonstrates outstanding performance and minimal CPU load, making it an ideal choice for both studio work and live performances.
Key Features of Tricent mk III
Sound Sections and Polyphony
The heart of Tricent mk III is its three independent sections, each with its own unique timbre and purpose:
- Synthesizer: A classic synthesizer section for creating leads, pads, basses and other sounds.
- Brass: A section that imitates the sound of brass instruments, from soft to aggressive timbres.
- Strings: A string instrument section that allows you to create lush and atmospheric parts.
The plugin offers flexible polyphony settings – you can choose between the classic 8 voices to preserve the authentic character of the Trident, or expand the possibilities to 64 voices to create even more complex and multi-layered textures.
Effects and Routing
The integrated flanger effect adds the characteristic vintage modulation to the sound of Tricent mk III, which was an integral part of the original instrument. In addition, the plugin provides the ability to use individual stereo outputs for each of the three sections (Synthesizer, Brass, Strings). This opens up wide possibilities for detailed mixing and processing of each part of the sound separately in your DAW, providing full control over the final result.
Accuracy and Control
Thanks to double precision audio processing, Tricent mk III guarantees impeccable sound quality and the absence of digital artifacts, preserving the warmth and richness of the analog original. Full control of all plugin parameters is available via MIDI controllers. This allows you to easily integrate Tricent mk III into your studio setup or use it for live performances, assigning knobs and faders of your MIDI controller to any plugin parameters for convenient and intuitive control.
Compatibility and Availability
Tricent mk III is available in the most popular plugin formats – VST and AU, which ensures its compatibility with most modern DAWs on Windows (Win32 and Win64) and macOS (OSX) platforms. Regardless of your operating system and your favorite music creation program, you can easily install and use this wonderful virtual synthesizer.
Full Bucket Music once again demonstrates its mastery in recreating classic instruments, making them available to the modern community of musicians and producers. Tricent mk III is not just an emulation, it’s a journey through time that brings the authentic sound of the 80s into your tracks, inspiring new musical ideas. Add this unique instrument to your plugin collection and feel the magic of the KORG Trident mk II!
