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Synthesizer

ES1

Apple

Where to get itIncluded with Logic Pro. It is part of that DAW, not a separate download.apple.com

ES1 is a subtractive synthesizer plugin that emulates analog synthesizer circuits with a streamlined interface. It generates sound using an oscillator and sub-oscillator, then filters and shapes the waveforms to create everything from punchy basses to atmospheric pads and sharp percussion. The plugin combines classic analog topology with flexible modulation routing and built-in chorus to deliver warm, characterful synthesis.

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Key Features

01Primary and sub-oscillator with octave transpose buttons (2', 4', 8', 16', 32')
02Four filter slope modes: 24 dB classic (Moog), 24 dB fat (Oberheim), 12 dB (Oberheim SEM), 18 dB (TB-303)
03ADSR envelope with dedicated filter cutoff and amplifier control
04LFO with triangle, sawtooth, square, sample & hold, and lagged random waveforms
05Router for modulation targets: Pitch, Pulse Width, Mix, Cutoff, Resonance, Volume, Filter FM
06Modulation envelope with velocity sensitivity and fade-in/fade-out control
07Built-in chorus with three modes: C1, C2, and Ensemble
08Polyphonic or Legato voice modes with independent pitch bend range control

Things to Try

  • 01Rotate the Wave knob between square and pulse wave symbols to modulate pulse width, or use an LFO targeting Pulse Width for 'periodically mutating, fat bass sounds'
  • 02Set Sub knob to Off, Mix slider to bottom, and Resonance to maximum to output a sine wave from the filter's self-oscillation
  • 03Use Legato voice mode with a high Glide parameter value to create pitch bend effects without the keyboard pitch bender
  • 04Set the Modulation Envelope Form slider to a positive (attack) value and target Pitch as the LFO modulation target to set up delayed vibrato
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