Numerical Audio releases ShockWave - Semi Modular Phase Distortion Synthesizer for macOS

Numerical Audio has released ShockWave for macOS, an upgraded version of their popular iOS Synth. Shockwave - Phase Distortion Synthesizer ShockWave is a versatile synthesizer that merges Phase Distortion Synthesis with a powerful modular workflow. Built around the concept of Phase Distortion (PD) Synthesis, Shockwave includes a pair of PD Oscillators each capable of creating everything from pure Sine Waves over smooth Sawtooth and Square Waves to Resonance & Sync sweeps, filtered Noise and more. Cross-Mod between the two oscillators allows for an even greater range of timbres and includes DX-Style Phase Modulation, Linear and Exponential Frequency Modulation as well as Amplitude- and Ring Modulation. A pair of Low Frequency Oscillators and 2 Attack/Sustain/Release (ASR) Envelopes serve as main modulation sources and can be used in a number of ways. Envelopes can be triggered from a number of internal sources including other modules such as trigger divider, logic or chance module but can also be connected to each other allowing for a wide range of patches usually only possible in large modular systems. LFOs are individually tempo sync-able and capable of producing total of 5 different waveforms each. The main output VCA can be controlled by either of the envelopes, both simultaneously or none at all which is great for drones and atmospheric patches. A stereo split mode as well as a simple MIDI gate mode is available also freeing up the envelopes for other tasks. In addition to the Synth Voice, ShockWave includes a dedicated control section housing a pair of 8 step sequencers, a sample & hold module as well modules for trigger divisions, logic comparisons and controlled randomness. Synth Voice and Control Section are accompanied by built-in Delay and Reverb sections placed on send busses with all of their controls including the send levels being available as mod destinations. Overview Phase Distortion Synthesizer. Modular Style Workflow. Pattern Generator. Sequencers and Utility Modules. Easy to use Mod Matrix with 11 sources and 40+ destinations. Built-in stereo effects. Expressive synth engine with MPE support (single channel only). 150 fine tuned factory presets. Standalone operation with support for USB audio interfaces, wired, network & Bluetooth MIDI. MIDI Output for chaining Instances, controlling external gear and other plugins. MIDI remote control & tempo sync. Audio Unit v3 Extension. Requirements MacOS 14+. Apple Silicon / Intel based Mac. Pricing & Availability ShockWave for Mac is available from the Numerical Audio Store for an introductory discounted price of $14.99 (Reg. $29.99). A free trial version is available as well. Read More