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Synthesizer

Saurus

Tone2

Where to get itAvailable from Tone2tone2.com

Saurus is a software analog synthesizer using true analog modeling of classic synthesizer circuits. It pairs two main oscillators with two sub-oscillators offering standard and exotic waveforms, combined with a powerful filter section, extensive modulation system (LFOs, envelopes, and modulation matrix), and high-quality effects, delivering analog warmth with modern polyphonic capabilities and low CPU usage.

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Key Features

01Two syncable oscillators and two sub-oscillators with 8 waveform types each
02Pulse width modulation and oscillator sync applicable to every waveform
036 filter types including 12dB/24dB low pass, high pass, band pass, notch, and formant
04Modulation matrix with 3 pages offering 5 modulation slots per page and value modifiers (Filter(X), X*X, Sqrt(X), Limit(X))
05Poly16, OldPoly8, Legato, and Mono voice modes with up to 64 voices using 4x Unison
06Arpeggiator with chord steps, step velocity programming, and gate modes
07Analog-modeled distortion, tube amp, and psycho-acoustic processing
08High-quality effects: stereo chorus, reverb with size/damping control, host-synchronized delay

Things to Try

  • 01Use Filter(X) modifier on a trance gate by routing Arp/Step+- to X:=Value at +100, then Filter(X) to Volume at +80 to shape the gate from hard cuts to smooth volume curves
  • 02Set oscillator drift control for authentic analog sound character, but disable it when oscillator sync is enabled to avoid glitches
  • 03Morph waveforms smoothly by adjusting the PW knob (e.g., Saw morphs to double saw, Square morphs to pulse and peek)
  • 04Route LFO1 through Filter(X) modifier to the cutoff by assigning LFO1+- to X:=Value at +80, then Filter(X) to Cutoff at +70 for smoother, filtered cutoff modulation
Formats
VSTVST3AUSTANDALONE
Official Website↗User Manual↗

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