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Sophisticated physical modelling
Atoms offers an unparalleled experience in sound creation. Its Mass Spring Interaction network serves as the backbone, enabling users to generate complex, rich sounds from a simple interface. Beyond what's possible in the real-world, the physical modelling of Atoms features virtual masses and springs, interconnected with parameters that adjust when excited by a virtual bowing action, creating unique textures and sounds.
This advanced modelling technique, combined with a user-friendly approach, allows for the creation of textured, evolving sounds, ideal for musicians and sound designers seeking depth and versatility in their sonic palette.
Dynamic automation for organic texture
The synthesizer shines in its ability to automate the behaviour of its six core parameters, contributing to an organic, evolving soundscape. This feature allows users to craft textures that change and develop over time, perfect for creating dynamic, engaging compositions. The automation system is both powerful and intuitive, making it accessible to both beginners and experienced users alike.
Program new patches with a click
Atoms features a robust randomization engine, designed with a musically intelligent algorithm that tweaks each parameter in harmony with the rest, ensuring that every random adjustment produces practical and musical patches. You have the option to refine this process by setting restrictions on the randomization scope for any control or by securing specific parameters to prevent alterations.
Additionally, the Recycle feature acts as an alternative randomizer, generating new patches that bear a resemblance to the existing sound. This allows for the exploration of variations closely related to a preferred sound with just a click on the recycle option.
Versatile playing styles and effects
Atoms is not just about creating unique sounds; it's about versatility. It can mimic a range of playing styles, from the sharpness of pizzicato to the smoothness of legato, catering to a wide spectrum of musical expressions. The onboard effects, including a saturator, chorus, and vibrato, are integrated within the physical model, offering a unique interplay of sounds and enhancing the overall experience.
Expressive control with MPE compatibility
The synthesizer's compatibility with polyphonic aftertouch and MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) takes expressiveness to new heights. This feature allows for detailed modulation of the sound, offering musicians a more nuanced and expressive way to interact with the instrument. It's an essential tool for those looking to infuse their compositions with a distinct, dynamic character.
Features
- You can increase nonlinearities for pitch glides and detuning with the Chaos control, enhancing the interaction between virtual masses and springs
- Improve damping with the Order control, acting like a low-pass filter by reducing high-frequency energy as the springs decay
- Adjust the pressure of the virtual bow on the springs with the Force parameter, adding noisiness and sharper harmonics for vibrant sound production
- Brighten overtones by positioning the virtual bow closer to the boundary with the Overtones control, mimicking the sound of a violin bowed near the bridge
- Enhance complex harmonics using the Drive feature for harmonic clipping through a waveshaping function
- Shape your tone further with a Resonant Low-Pass Filter that features resonance and can be automated for dynamic LFO filter sweeps
- Bring your sound to life with intuitive Musical Automation, offering four automation types to set the movement of six main parameters
- Get visual feedback on the mass-spring system's behaviour with Atoms’ Visualizer, showing the direct relationship between visual display and sound
- Quickly adjust the sound’s octave range with the Root control and explore different sonic characteristics with four unique profiles
- Control the envelope shape from gentle pads to aggressive plucks with adjustable Attack and Release, based on the physics of the mass-spring model
- Create unique chorus and vibrato effects through the Movement, Modulation & Vibrato feature, utilizing the physical model without added processing
- Add ambience to your sounds with simple controls on an X/Y pad through Atoms’ built-in Reverb
- Explore a vast sonic landscape with over 250 High-Quality Presets, ranging from sci-fi SFX to organic textures
- Atoms is equipped with MPE-based polyphonic aftertouch, a global tuner, and two colour themes for customization, also offering a PANIC button for immediate voice stopping
Specifications
- Operating system:
- Mac: Mac OS 10.11 and up (including Native Apple Silicon M1/M2 Compatibility)
- Windows: Windows 10 and newer
- Format:
- Mac: VST-2, VST-3, AU, AAX
- Windows: VST-2, VST-3, AAX
- Product code: 1246-2717