Discover the power of classic subtractive synthesis with Voyager – an impressive VST instrument from Arguru Software. This synthesizer is designed for musicians seeking deep and flexible sound, capable of bringing any track to life – from warm analog pads to sharp leads and rich basses. Voyager combines time-tested synthesis principles with modern features, offering an intuitive interface and a rich set of functions.
The Heart of Sound: Oscillators and Wave Shaping
Voyager is built around four high-quality oscillators. These are not just standard sound sources – they are equipped with mipmapped wavetable technology, which ensures clean sound without unpleasant artifacts on high notes. Each oscillator is a true sound engineer, capable of:
- Hard Sync: Create sharp, metallic timbres and complex harmonics that are perfect for aggressive leads or experimental soundscapes.
- Frequency Modulation (FM): Expand the palette of sounds beyond simple waveforms, obtaining ringing, glassy, or even strange, unpredictable textures.
- Mirror Oscillator: A unique function that allows you to emulate the effects of pulse-width modulation (PWM) to create moving, lively timbres even from static waveforms. This adds depth and dynamics to your sounds.
Filters, Envelopes, and Modulation
After the oscillators, the Voyager sound passes through two flexible filters. These filters are your main tool for shaping the sound, adding warmth or sharpness. Along with two different wave shapers (sine and tangent), they allow you to create both soft and saturated, overloaded timbres.
To enliven the sound, Voyager is equipped with two low-frequency oscillators (LFOs), which can be directed to different parameters, adding vibrato, tremolo, or synchronized rhythmic changes in volume, panning, or pitch. Additionally, the plugin has a special pitch envelope, which is ideal for creating expressive attacks, deep bends, or dive bomb effects.
MIDI event processing occurs with high accuracy, ensuring that each played note or controller change will be reflected instantly and without delays, providing excellent sensitivity during performance.
Built-in Effects and Unique Vocoder
One of Voyager’s outstanding features is the presence of high-quality built-in effects that allow you to complete the sound without using additional plugins:
- Stereo Chorus: Add width, movement, and warmth to your pads and leads, simulating the effect of several instruments playing in unison with slight deviations.
- Echo FX: Create spatial repeats, from short slap-backs to long, atmospheric delays that will immerse your sound in depth.
But the real highlight is the 32-band stereo vocoder. This powerful tool not only allows you to process synthesized sound with a voice or another external source, creating classic robotic vocal parts, but can also be used as an insert effect if your VST host supports such routing. This opens up huge possibilities for sound design and creating unique, modulated timbres.
Conclusion
Voyager from Arguru Software is more than just a subtractive synthesizer. It’s a full-fledged sound laboratory with flexible oscillators, expressive filters, wide modulation capabilities, and impressive built-in effects, including a multifunctional vocoder. Whether you’re creating electronic music, writing soundtracks, or just experimenting with sound, Voyager will offer the tools to bring your boldest ideas to life. Its intuitive design makes the sound creation process fast and enjoyable, and the rich set of features ensures that you will always find something new to explore. Download Voyager today and start your journey into the world of deep and rich subtractive synthesis!
