“Synth1 is a software synthesizer. Functionally it is modelled on the Clavia Nord Lead 2 Red Synth.
Synth1 is a synthesizer in software format which you will be able to use with your usual audio host. This VST instrument has been developed using as a reference the popular Clavia Nord Lead 2, one of the most used hardware synthesizers in the music industry. 16 note VST polyphonic synthesizer with 128 presets ready to be used.; 2-oscylator instrument, ring modulation and FM.
- Here is the SYNTH ANATOMY list of the best free Synthesizer plugins for PC & Mac ranging from virtual analog, FM, percussive to modular synthesis concepts! That said, Synth1 and OBXD would have made my list. Maybe do a similar article for major effects (best delay, best free reverb etc.) and limit it to two or three good choices.
- Synth1 is a software synthesizer. Functionally it is modelled on the Clavia Nord Lead 2 Red Synth. Features: 2 Oscillators, FM modulation, ring modulation, sync, modulation envelope. 4 types of filters, distortion. 2 LFOs (synchronized with host).
- Download Synth 1 (v.1.12) here (512 kB ZIP)(Mac & Win) Installation: 1. Extract all the files into a new folder inside your VST folder, name it Synth1 or something like that. Open up Synth1 folder and double click the inisettings.exe, this step will adress the soundbanks to the Plugin. Just hit the yes button when asked to.
Features:
- 2 Oscillators, FM modulation, ring modulation, sync, modulation envelope.
- 4 types of filters, distortion.
- 2 LFOs (synchronized with host).
- Arpeggiator (synchronized with host).
- Tempo delay (synchronized with host), stereo chorus/flanger.
- Legato mode, portamento.
- 16 notes polyphony.
- 128 presets.
- Thoroughly optimized for light CPU load using SSE instructions, etc.
- Automation.”
Sources :
Synth1 For Mac Os
Ichiro Toda: http://www.geocities.jp/daichi1969/softsynth/#down
KVR: http://www.kvraudio.com/product/synth1-by-ichiro-toda