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Synthesizer

ES2

Apple

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

ES2 is a hybrid synthesizer plugin that combines subtractive synthesis with FM and wavetable synthesis elements. It excels at generating complex, evolving sounds from powerful pads and rich basses to synthetic brass and bell-like textures through its three oscillators, dual filter architecture, and extensive modulation routing capabilities.

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Key Features

01Three oscillators with classic waveforms (sine, pulse, sawtooth, triangle) plus 100 Digiwaves
02Dual filter section: Filter 1 with 5 modes (lowpass, highpass, bandpass, band reject, peak) and Filter 2 with variable slopes
03Up to 10 simultaneous user-defined modulation routings via modulation router
04FM synthesis via oscillator 1 frequency modulation by oscillator 2
05Oscillator synchronization and ring modulation capabilities
06Planar Pad two-dimensional controller with Vector Envelope automation
07Built-in effects: Distortion, Chorus, Phaser, and Flanger
08Pulse width modulation on rectangular waveforms across all oscillators

Things to Try

  • 01Set oscillator 2 Wave to Ring mode and experiment with different Frequency values for oscillators 1 and 2 to create inharmonic, metallic, bell-like sounds
  • 02Set oscillator 2 Wave to Sync and route modulation from Envelope 2 to Pitch2 target to create aggressive, screaming lead sounds with changing frequency spectrum
  • 03Choose a rectangular wave for oscillator 1, set modulation target Osc1Wave with LFO1 source, use modulation amount around 0.12, and set LFO 1 Rate to approximately 0.160 Hz for a slow pulse width sweep effect
  • 04Set modulation target Osc3Wave with ModWhl source and use negative modulation amount values to create darker noise (red noise) when the mod wheel is adjusted downwards
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