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The world's first Spatial 3D sound engine
A revolutionary spatial synthesizer that takes your music production to new heights, SkyDust lets you experience up to ambisonic audio like never before. With the Spatial Sequencer feature, you can pan every step note in 3D space for incredible 3D arpeggios. Create multidimensional tones with ease using the Spatial Envelope Generators and enjoy limitless 3D soundscapes with the Spatial LFO.
Independent Oscillators feature allows for customizable spatial settings with independent starting positions and movements for each oscillator, resulting in breathtaking 3D sound. Use movement modifiers to create unique movements quickly, from crazy rotations to silky-smooth movements.
Experience sound like never before with Dolby Atmos 5.1 to 9.1.6 and Binaural engine support, perfect for immersive experiences at home with just a pair of headphones. SkyDust 3D also supports up to 6th order Ambisonics, while the special 3D panner merges the advantages of sphere-based panners with cube-based panners. Keep track of your spatial sound with multiple 3D views that offer a 360° view, top view, rear view, sphere view, and more. Take advantage of the built-in HRTF datasets and custom SOFA file support to have the ultimate 3D sound experience with headphones.
Eight powerful oscillators
Polyphonic in design with eight oscillators per voice provide you with all you need to craft stunning subtractive, FM, or hybrid sounds. With anti-alias technology, enjoy pristine sonic clarity with no ugly artefacts that can plague digital synthesisers. Choose from a variety of waveforms from traditional to wild, plus multiple modifiers and LFOs for limitless sound creation possibilities. Take control with multiple EGs, from ADSRs to DAHDSRs, and create complex tones with ease. The 256-voice polyphony ensures there are no limits to your creativity.
Modern FM tones
Create intense, intricate soundscapes with onboard FM operators. Featuring eight operators, each with multiple basic waveforms and customizable parameters, you have a huge range of possibilities for creating unique sounds. The FM matrix allows for custom connections between operators, giving you complete control over sound routing. And with the operator view, you can easily monitor all connections to ensure the perfect FM routing for your desired tone.
Independent subtractive filters
Employing independent filters per oscillator, each controlled by its own envelope generator and LFO, creating subtractive synthesis-style tones is within your reach. Responsive enough to react to your performance, each filter features keyboard and velocity mapping, ensuring your processing adapts to the keyboard notes and their strength in real-time.
Enhance the melodic content of your sound design
Unleash your creativity with the latest pitch effects, designed to elevate your audio game to the next level. With the Pitch EG + LFO module, you can create anything from subtle vibratos to downright wild pitch variations, where each oscillator includes a dedicated envelope generator and LFO - all at the touch of a button. The Pitch Convergence function allows for the application of random pitch values to achieve stunning 3D pitch results. Discover new auditory dimensions with the Random Behaviors module, where you can choose from a variety of pitch behaviours ranging from spine-chilling horror to uplifting enlightenment.
Detailed mixing effects for production-ready tones
Improve your sound quality with the all-in-one Mixer and audio effects. From controlling single oscillators to adjusting levels, the Mixer is your ultimate user experience. Take creative control with four available FX slots - delay, reverb, EQ, and bit-crusher - to craft unique audio textures. Craft the perfect sound by adjusting dry/wet levels with just a few clicks and discover limitless possibilities. With the Mixer, you're in command of your audio journey.
Maximum Matrix flexibility
Experience unprecedented control over your sound with the Matrix feature. Assign any parameter to control any other parameter, allowing for a truly unique tone that evolves over time. Try experimenting with pitch-bend settings that manipulate the elevation level or LFO filtering the resonance, and watch your sound come to life. The filter list makes it easy to keep control over your Matrix by searching for sources and destinations, ensuring you never lose track of your assignments. Additionally, the curve editor feature provides even more control over your parameters, making it easy to customize your sound to your liking. Whether you're a professional sound engineer or a novice music producer looking to explore new sounds and possibilities, the Matrix feature offers endless possibilities for creating unique and exciting sounds.
Powerful presets with the flexibility of sub presets
Offering effortless sound creation, SkyDust's vast collection of presets can provide near-unlimited inspiration for your music. Whether you're short on time in the studio or looking for something unique, you can find the perfect preset for your music instantly with the comprehensive library search function tool, letting you filter by artist or sound type. Take advantage of sub-presets to reuse particular parts of the synth such as the sequences, FM settings, pitch effects, spatial movement and more or explore random, happy accidentals with the Dice feature and discover randomized presets with every press. No matter how you use the presets, SkyDust features a module lock feature to lock settings in place, letting you adjust only the parameters of your choosing.
Reviews
"SkyDust3D is a game changer - something I’ve been waiting for a long time. It’s the first synthesizer to create sounds in multi-channels and binaural from scratch. The first musical instrument for immersive sound." - Jean-Michel Jarre
Features
- Supports a plethora of formats including stereo Binaural (3D) and much more
- Includes eight oscillators, each with a 3D position per note
- Spatial effects can be achieved with Envelope Generators, LFOs or movement modifiers to integrate into the 3D engine
- Comes with a host of professionally-designed presets, each with its own range of sub-presets to instantly discover the power of SkyDust
- Multi-mode arpeggiator with polyphonic step sequencing
- Add modern FM synthesis to your sound design with FM operators and a streamlined matrix for complex signal flow and routing
- Explore subtractive synthesis sounds with the onboard independent oscillator filters
- Detailed pitch manipulation with envelope generators, LFOs and randomization parameters
- Shape your sound with professional-grade mixer effects
Specifications
- Operating system:
- Mac: macOS 10.13 or higher
- Windows: Windows 10 or higher
- Format: AAX Native, AUv2 and VST3
- CPU: 4-core or higher
- RAM: 8GB
- Disk space: 1.3GB
- Product code: 1342-1016