D16 introduces Lush-2 Multilayer Polyphonic Synthesizer
D16 Group has released Lush-2, a major update to the multilayer polyphonic synthesizer for Mac and Windows.
Lush-2 supports up to 8 layers, making it possible to create deep, complex patches. Each layer can be freely assigned to any MIDI channel or keyboard zone, and its audio output can be routed to any of the 11 available stereo busses.
Layers can either be used to create a single massive sound (where all layers respond to a single MIDI channel and a single keyboard zone) or to create several discrete timbres simultaneously (where each layer sounds on a different MIDI channel).
Features:
- Multi-core support for better performance.
- Multilayer architecture with 8 independent Layers (per-layer properties):
- Up to 32 voices of polyphony.
- MIDI channel.
- Keyboard zone.
- Audio output.
- Synthesis:
- Oscillators (Saw, PWM, Noise), with Supersaw and HardSync options.
- Sub Oscillator (5 waveforms).
- Self-oscillating, high-quality, multimode filter.
- Passive high-pass filter.
- Up to 8 voice unison with Tune, Cutoff and Panorama spread.
- 2 LFOs with optional tempo synchronization and re-triggering modes (Trig, Gate, Arpe, None).
- 2 envelopes with re-triggering modes (Trig, Gate, LFO1, LFO2).
- Insert effects (selectable algorithms) – 2 slots per layer:
- Chorus
- String Ensemble.
- Phaser.
- Flanger.
- Distortion.
- Vowel filter.
- Decimator.
- Tremolo.
- Modulation Matrix (modulation sources):
- Note velocity.
- Pitch bend.
- Modulation wheel.
- Expression pedal.
- Sustain pedal.
- Keyboard’s aftertouch.
- Note pitch.
- Arpeggiator’s output.
- Arpeggiator:
- Step sequencer (Gate and Tie per step).
- 6 Run modes (Up, Down, Up and Down, Down and Up, Random, Manual).
- Chord mode (Gater).
- 3 Hold modes (Normal, Toggle, Trigger).
- Shuffer
- Tempo multiplier (Full notes, Dotted notes, Triplets).
- Mixer:
- Parametric EQs (1 per channel strip).
- Compressors (1 per channel strip).
- Up to 11 freely-assignable stereo output busses per instance.
- Send FX’s (Reverb, Chorus, Delay with tempo sync).
- Presets:
- Over 1600 factory presets.
- 6 preset categories (whole synth, single layer, Arpeggiator, Reverb, Delay, Chorus).
- Tag-based preset browser.
- Screen fit features
- Several GUI sizes.
- HiDPI / Retina screens scaling support.
- 4 color themes to choose from.
- MIDI-learn functionality.
Lush-2 is available now with introductory price €89 (regular €169). A demo version is also available.
