Acustica Audio debuts THING: Iconic '80s Synth Reimagined for a New Era

THING is a synthesizer suite, offering polysynth power and analog-inspired sound modeling. Inspired by and faithfully recreates the essence of one of the most iconic synthesizers of the 1980s, it delivers legendary classic tones with modern features and flexible sound design, from massive pads to huge basses and searing leads. Available in VST3, AU, and AAX formats, ensuring integration with all major DAWs.

Crafting lush pads, powerful basses or searing leads

Advanced features like sub-frequency control, Superstereo and cross-modulation empower you to create anything from lush synthwave textures to bold experimental soundscapes. From earth-shaking basses to celestial pads, THING is here to redefine your sound.

Powerful Sound-Shaping Effects

The THING Suite offers a comprehensive and professional effects section inspired by Acustica Audio's acclaimed plugins. With tools like saturation, EQ, chorus, delay, and reverb, it delivers unmatched flexibility for shaping and enhancing your sound. Perfectly integrated, these effects ensure creative versatility and pristine audio quality for any music production.

Dual power, one suite

THING suite introduces two exceptional instruments designed to meet the diverse needs of music producers and sound designers: THING 8 (TH8) and THING 5 (TH5).

• THING 8 (TH8): Monumental sound, built for pros.

With eight voices and state-of-the-art functionality, TH8 delivers rich textures, incredible depth, and versatility.

TH8 GUI

• THING 5 (TH5): Streamlined simplicity.

TH5 offers the same iconic sound with a simplified interface, ideal for quick workflows without sacrificing quality.

TH5 GUI

Key Features

• Sub-frequency control: Perfectly crafted low-end precision (a feature absent in the original hardware).

• Superstereo functionality: Expands stereo fields for immersive spatial effects. Use it carefully, as high values can produce an extreme spatial effect that may overpower the mix.

• Cross-modulation: Creates futuristic sweeps and dynamic textures.

• Age control: Adds vintage warmth with analog-inspired imperfections.

• Advanced effects section: Featuring premium tools from Acustica’s renowned plugins.

• Over 500 presets: Designed by industry professionals for inspiration and creative exploration.

• CPU-friendly: It delivers high-quality sounds with low CPU usage for demanding projects.

• First in the Marea series: giving birth to Acustica Audio's new line of virtual instruments, setting a new standard in sound design.

• Revolutionary MUST technology: Modular Unified Synthesis Technology ensures ultra-low latency and exceptional sound quality.

About the technology

THING is powered by Acustica’s Modular Unified Synthesis Technology (MUST), which merges analog circuit behavior modeling with Acustica’s signature convolution-based approach. MUST provides unmatched realism, combining vintage authenticity with modern performance demands.

This innovative combination delivers exceptional sound quality and unmatched realism, providing cutting-edge functionality and dynamic responsiveness. With its state-of-the-art design, MUST establishes a new standard in virtual instrument synthesis, seamlessly blending the authenticity of vintage sound with the versatility and performance demands of modern music production.

Marea: Acustica's virtual instrument series

The Marea line by Acustica Audio heralds a transformative era in virtual instruments, embodying the fluidity and dynamism of the ocean's currents. Just as the tide—"marea" in Italian—moves with natural elegance and power, this series is designed to seamlessly connect creativity and innovation in music production.

This innovative combination delivers exceptional sound quality and unmatched realism, providing cutting-edge functionality and dynamic responsiveness. With its state-of-the-art design, MUST establishes a new standard in virtual instrument synthesis, seamlessly blending the authenticity of vintage sound with the versatility and performance demands of modern music production.

Thing | Demo

Technical information:

• Supported formats: VST3, AAX, and AU.

• Compatible with Windows 10 and 11.

• Compatible with macOS 10.15 (Catalina) to macOS Sonoma (version 14.x).

• Intel, AMD, and ARM compatible.

• Native Apple Silicon support (Rosetta not supported).

Price and availability

Thing introductory price: €179 | 22% OFF until December 27, 2024 at 11:59 pm CET (reg. price €229)

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Special offer: Enjoy an additional 44% off with code THSPECIAL at checkout!*

*This special coupon is not combinable with loyalty discounts and is perfect for users without a loyalty coupon or with a lower discount. Valid until December 31, 2024, at 11:59 PM (CET).

The product is at an introductory period for the first four weeks after release or until the first official version is released; this implies that the product may receive improvements, changes, or fixes available through Aquarius Desktop updates.

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Thing user's manual

Thing webpage: https://www.acustica-audio.com/shop/products/THING