Preparation 2 Physical Modeling Synthesizer Available Now
Physical Audio upgrades its Preparation physical modelling synth with extra effects, LFOs and a new modelled object
Physical Audio has released Preparation 2, a major update to their physical modeling synthesizer. A new version of its physical modelling synth plugin Preparation, is a “ground-up rewrite” of its predecessor that incorporates new features such as a dynamic fret object, dual LFOs and a considerable collection of effects.
What the developers say about it:
“Preparation 2 creates a virtual world of augmented strings using our latest physical modelling techniques. Two strings collide with a rattle and a dynamic fret to deliver a rich palette of acoustic timbres, from unique instruments to experimental soundscapes.”
Preparation is a physical modelling synth, using complex algorithms to model acoustic sounds produced by the manipulation of physical objects; in Preparation’s case, the plugin emulates the sound of strings and bars, augmented with a rattle that connects them or a dynamic fret that sits underneath.
The plugin’s virtual strings can be plucked, bowed or excited using external audio routed in via sidechain and offer a variety of parameters for sound-shaping, including sustain, tone, inharmonicity, and non-linearity. The rattle and the new dynamic fret object have been kitted out with new controllable properties for enhanced tweakability.
Preparation’s two LFOs can be hooked up with these parameters for modulation, or can be used to modulate its extensive range of effects, which has been expanded to include tremolo, phaser, wah, distortion, drive, and a filter, alongside EQ, compressor, delay and reverb.
The synth is MPE-compatible, so if you own an MPE-equipped controller you will be able to manipulate parameters such as pluck and bow force, position and glide in real-time.
Features:
- Two physically modeled strings or bars collide with a rattle and dynamic fret
- Excite the strings using Pluck, Bow or Audio (sidechain input)
- Set string/bar properties: Sustain, Tone, Inharmonicity, Gain, Pan, Non-Linearity/Tuning
- Deep customisation of fret and rattle (Position, Gap, Mass, Stiffness, Edge…)
- Effects suite featuring EQ, compressor, tremolo, phaser, VCF, wah, distortion, drive, fuzz, delay and reverb
- Two LFOs to modulate rattle/fret properties or effects controls
- Keyboard and Velocity modulation for string and rattle properties
- Detailed pluck designer to set range and low/high sensitivity
- MIDI CC and integrations, MPE functionality for pluck and bow force, position and glide
- Attack/Boost/Release controls shape the sound’s level through time
Preparation 2 is available now at a discounted price of $59 (normally $99.00) for macOS and Windows in AU/VST3/AAX formats. Owners of Preparation’s first version can upgrade for a half-price discount.
