DSK ZitH: A Powerful Multilayer Synthesizer for Your Tracks
Introducing ZitH from DSK – a VST format virtual instrument that opens up vast horizons for creating unique sound textures and melodies. This multilayer synthesizer will become an indispensable tool in your digital studio, especially if you work in the Windows operating system.
DSK is known for its high-quality and affordable plugins, and ZitH is no exception. It combines an intuitive interface with deep sound design capabilities, allowing both beginners and experienced producers to quickly bring their musical ideas to life.
Key Features and Architecture
The heart of ZitH is its unique three-layer architecture. This means that you can simultaneously use up to three different waveforms or samples, layering them to create complex, multifaceted sounds. 53 different waveforms are available, providing a huge space for experimentation. You can mix and match them to get timbres that perfectly match your musical concept – from classic synthesizer sounds to experimental textures.
Sound Design Capabilities
- Three Layers (53 Waveforms): The foundation for creating multilayered and rich sounds by combining different sources.
- Octave and ADSR Control: Standard, but critically important controllers for shaping the dynamics and duration of the sound (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release). Allows you to adjust how quickly the sound rises, falls, is sustained, and fades.
- Three Advanced LFOs: Advanced low-frequency oscillator capabilities with multiple outputs allow you to add complex modulation to various synthesizer parameters. This can be vibrato, tremolo, filter sweep, or any other cyclical oscillation that breathes life into your sound.
- Advanced Filter: A flexible filter is an integral part of the synthesizer, allowing you to shape the tonal character of the sound. You can cut off or amplify certain frequencies, creating brighter, darker, sharper, or softer timbres.
Effects and Arpeggiator
To further enrich your sound, ZitH is equipped with a set of built-in effects:
- “Space” Effect: Probably a type of reverb or spatial processing that adds depth and volume to the sound, placing it in a virtual space.
- Delay: A delay effect that creates repeats of the sound, perfect for rhythmic effects or creating a sense of space and echo.
- Flanger: A flanger effect that adds a characteristic “metallic” or “jet” sound by mixing the signal with its delayed copy with a variable delay.
In addition to the effects, ZitH has a built-in Arpeggiator. This tool automatically plays the notes you play sequentially, creating rhythmic patterns and melodic phrases based on a chord. This is a great way to generate ideas for bass lines, arpeggio pads, or lead melodies.
Automation and Compatibility
ZitH supports assignable automation. This means you can automate most synthesizer parameters (e.g., filter cutoff frequency, LFO level, effect parameters) directly in your DAW. This allows you to create dynamic changes in the sound throughout the track, adding movement and expressiveness to your music.
The plugin is available in VST format and is compatible with 32-bit Windows systems (Win32). Make sure your DAW supports this format and bit depth.
Overall, DSK ZitH is a functional and flexible synthesizer that offers a wide range of possibilities for creating unique sounds. Its multilayer structure, advanced modulation options, and built-in effects make it a powerful tool for creating both atmospheric pads and writing memorable melodies and basses.
