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French company Rhizomatic Software Synthesis has announced the release of Synestia, a multi-effect plugin for the creative sound processing.

Synestia combines eight effects: physical modeled resonators, filters, modulated delays, distortion and more. All parameters can be controlled by any combination of a wide selection of dynamic modulators. They say that its flexible and unique approach to patching opens unexpected possibilities, and brings signal routing under the control of modulation.

Synestia Effects Include:

• Sympathetic: An array of 6 physical-modeled resonators. Sympathetic responds to the audio it’s fed with shimmering harmonic textures.
• Diffuse Delay: A network of modulated delays, covering a huge range of sounds, from shifting metallic resonances to vast spaces.
• Echoes: A pair of delays with lots of character, from 0.1ms to 10 seconds in length.
• Dual Ladder: A pair of self-oscillating multi-mode filters. Combine them to create dynamic new filter shapes.
• Distortion: Saturation and Wavefolding mayhem, with a selection of dynamic waveshapes.
• Sidebands: Frequency Shifting with its own feedback delay for unique effects.
• Flanger: Deep modulated delay effects. Flanger covers a very wide palette of tonalities.
• Formants: Rich and complex filter resonances.

MIDI Control: Synestia’s Sympathetic resonators can be played by MIDI note input, with MPE and microtuning support. And all modulators can be triggered by MIDI notes, opening all kinds of possibilities for rhythmic effect control.

Modulation: Modulators can be triggered rhythmically, freely looped, or triggered by MIDI and audio input. Modulation depth, polarity, inversion and more are all adjustable per-parameter, making modulation control very precise.

Synestia Modulators Include:

• 8 Macros provide control over groups of parameters, making it easy to expressively modify any preset. All factory presets have extensive macro assignments.
• 3 Multi-Segment Envelopes with up to 128 segments and precise editing of breakpoint parameters.
• Envelope Follower-Trigger: Make Synestia’s effects respond expressively to musical input.
• 3 LFOs with Sample and Hold, plus a unique chaos control to break up cyclic monotony.
• 3 ADSR which are fast and precise.
• 3 Random Generators for obscuring predictability.

Synestia was developed by Brian Clevinger, creator of Rhizomatic’s Plasmonic and Native Instruments‘ Absynth.

Synestia is available on the Rhizomatic website at an introductory price of $79/€79, increasing to $119/€119 after the promotional period. A free demo of Synestia is available at this link.

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Today, Behringer announces that the JT Mini, a new analog synth in their Mini format, with a voice inspired by the Roland Jupiter-8.

This is the company second announcement this week. Tuesday saw the announcement of Wave, its long-awaited PPG Wave clone, and today Behringer has unveiled a $99 analog synth inspired by the legendary Roland Jupiter-8.

JT Mini promises to pack the sound of the Jupiter-8 into a portable, lightweight and affordable package, adopting the same diminutive form factor as Behringer’s JT-4000 Micro and Pro-VS Mini.

JT Mini’s three analogue oscillators are equipped with saw, triangle, square and pulse waveforms, along with pitch modulation and PWM, and it’s a paraphonic instrument, meaning that JT Mini can play multiple notes simultaneously, but its voices share a filter and envelope.

The synth’s oscillators run through a multimode analogue filter with both 12 and 24 dB/oct slopes, and there’s a single LFO onboard with multiple waveshapes. Both this and its ADSR envelope can be used to modulate a number of different parameters across the oscillator and filter sections.

JT Mini features a compact 27-key touch-sensitive keyboard that can also be used to program its 16-step sequencer. As well as recording melodic patterns, the sequencer can be used to record parameter changes and can store up to 10 sequences. There’s also a multimode arpeggiator onboard. As for I/O, you’ve got USB-C, MIDI in, sync in/out and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Behringer JT Mini Intro Video:

Features:

• Portable analog polyphonic and programmable synthesizer
• Inspired by the Jupiter synthesizer from the ‘80s
• 27 touch-sensitive keys
• Analog signal path based on authentic VCO, VCF and VCA designs
• VCOs with 4 selectable saw, triangle, square and pulse waveforms
• Pulse width modulation
• Vintage multi-mode filter with resonance
• Filter switchable between 2- and 4-poles for additional sound creation
• Extensive play modes featuring poly, unison and arpeggiator
• 16-step motion sequencer with 8 memory slots and recording of knob movements
• LFO with saw, triangle, square and random waves for vibrato, tremolo and wah-wah effects
• Voltage Controller Amplifier with a dedicated ADSR envelope
• USB Type C allows powering via smartphone, power bank or computer
• Sync Input and Output to synchronize with other synthesizers or drum machines
• Comprehensive MIDI implementation (including NRPN/CC control of all parameters and bulk load/save)

Earlier this year, the company shared a glimpse of JT-16, a 16-voice clone of the Jupiter-8 that has been years in development; with the JT Mini now shipping, perhaps JT-16 is still in development and is a step closer to becoming a reality.

The Behringer JT Mini is now shipping from the factory, with a street price of $99. Note that it has typically been taking a month or so for their shipping gear to be available at retailers. Find out more on Behringer website.

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DNIPRO Modular has introduced Radiant, a Eurorack morphable effect processor, created in collaboration with software effects specialists Sinevibes.

The Radiant is a powerful multi-effect processor that they say is designed to bring “unique and dynamic sound-shaping capabilities to modular synthesis setups.”

The official intro video:

It offers six core algorithms:

• Dub Delay
• Pole Phaser
• Chord Wrapper
• Feedback Shifter
• Distortion
• Re-Trigger

Other key features:

• Morphing Between Presets – One of Radiant’s unique features is its ability to morph between presets. This allows for seamless transitions between different effect states, creating evolving and dynamic sounds. They say that the morphing feature makes it ideal for live performances, as users can shift smoothly between various sonic textures.
• Three-Band Filter – Radiant includes a three-band filter that lets users shape their sound by adjusting the low, mid, and high frequencies. This is useful for fine-tuning effects or isolating specific frequency ranges for more controlled sound sculpting.
• Reverb and Sound Reverse – In addition to the core algorithms, Radiant provides a built-in reverb, adding space and depth to the sound. The sound reverse function allows for experimental sound manipulation by reversing the audio signal, creating backward effects that can be synced to the external clock.
• Preset System and Save Function – Radiant has a straightforward preset system that allows users to save and recall different effect configurations across 3 available slots. These presets can be morphed in real-time, offering expanded creative possibilities.
• User-Friendly Interface – Radiant is designed with a simple and intuitive user interface. The module offers easy-to-use controls, allowing for quick adjustments and real-time tweaking of effects. This makes it accessible for both experienced modular users and those new to modular synthesis, providing a powerful yet approachable tool for creative sound design.

Radiant Sound Examples:

The DNIPRO Modular Radiant is available now for $380.

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