Acustica Audio Introduces Alice-9 Software Synth
Acustica Audio has introduced a new software synth, Alice-9, described as a “next-generation sample-based synthesizer.”
And, would it be a soft synth introduction without some gratuitously sexy 3D renderings? The world may never know:
Alice-9 is powered by Modular Unified Synthesis Technology (MUST) – a hybrid synthesis technology that Acustica says integrates the precision of analog circuit behavior modeling with a convolution-based approach. It incorporates advanced features such as nonlinear convolution, dynamic Volterra series, and time-varying models to reproduce the complexities and nuances of analog hardware.
Features:
- Next-Generation SCO Oscillators – AL9’s Sample-Controlled Oscillators go beyond traditional sampling and wavetables, delivering dynamic, time-evolving waveforms with natural drift, modulation, and analog-like behavior.
- Enhanced MUST Engine – Powered by a refined Modular Unified Synthesis Technology (MUST), AL9 blends analog circuit modeling with convolution-based processing for exceptional realism and responsiveness.
- Hybrid Sound Architecture – Combines high-resolution sampling, analog-modeled filters, and dynamic modulation into a unified engine — bridging the gap between VCO, DCO, and sampler.
- Extensive Waveform Library – Hundreds of carefully curated sounds, from vintage analog tones to orchestral textures, including rare instruments and hybrid timbres.
- Superstereo Imaging & Aging Control – Create wide, immersive stereo fields with natural decorrelation, and add analog imperfection through adjustable aging for a vintage character.
- Advanced Modulation & Envelopes – Flexible but focused tools: intuitive LFOs, fast envelopes, key tracking, velocity sensitivity, and creative modulation paths without unnecessary complexity.
- Integrated Studio-Quality Effects – Includes Acustica-grade Chorus, Delay, Reverb, and EQ, plus a Saturator with a powerful OTT-style multiband dynamics processor for impactful, polished sound.
- Complete Performance Toolkit – Features like real-time MIDI Learn (local/global), arpeggiator, portamento, MPE functionality, modulation sliders, and visual feedback make AL9 a true instrument — not just a sound source.
- Professional Sound Design – Over 500 presets created by top-tier musicians and engineers demonstrate AL9’s full sonic palette and versatility across genres.
Alice-9 (AL9) is available now, with an intro price of €169 through May 13th, 2025 (regularly €249).
