Free Micronix Synthesizer Brings 24 Plaits-Based Synthesis Models To Your DAW
Push and Groove’s free MICRONIX software synthesizer combines 24 Plaits-based synthesis models with modulation and expressive performance controls.
MICRONIX is a free monophonic software synthesizer, based on the open-source DSP code from Mutable Instruments Plaits.
It brings a range of synthesis techniques into a DAW plugin, with additional modulation and MIDI features for shaping sounds and performing basslines, leads, percussion, and experimental textures.
Features:
- MICRONIX includes 24 synthesis models covering virtual analog, FM, wavetable, granular, physical modeling, and percussion synthesis. Each model offers Harmonics, Timbre, and Morph macro controls, with model-specific labels to indicate their functions.
- The instrument can blend its OUT and AUX signals to create additional tonal variations and textures.
- Five LFO waveforms—sine, triangle, square, saw, and sample-and-hold—support free-running or tempo-synchronized modulation. Phase and retrigger controls provide further adjustment of their behavior.
- A four-row modulation matrix routes sources to destinations using Source, Via, Destination, and bipolar Amount controls. Modulation sources include LFO, amplitude envelope, velocity, modulation wheel, aftertouch, and key tracking.
- Users can choose between a conventional ADSR envelope and a low-pass gate mode modeled on Plaits, with the latter offering Decay and Color controls.
- Monophonic retrigger and legato modes, adjustable glide, octave shifting, and MIDI pitch bend support expressive playing. An on-screen keyboard with a Hold function lets users audition sounds without an external controller.
- Randomize selects a different synthesis model and new macro settings, while Restore returns to the previous model and macro settings. A waveform display, envelope visualization, modulation indicators, and output meters provide visual feedback during sound design.
MICRONIX is available now for free for Mac & Windows. The synthesizer incorporates Mutable Instruments Plaits DSP code licensed under the MIT License. MICRONIX is independently developed by Push and Groove and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mutable Instruments.
