How to use ACE: Route both filters in cascade and crank resonance on the second filter for aggressive sound?

Route both filters in cascade and crank resonance on the second filter for aggressive sound

How to use ACE: Use LFO as audio oscillator for FM synthesis by patching into VCO frequency?

Use LFO as audio oscillator for FM synthesis by patching into VCO frequency

How to use ACE: Enable singing envelopes for classic analogue retriggering behaviour?

Enable singing envelopes for classic analogue retriggering behaviour

How to use ACE: Draw custom waveforms in LFO2 or use Spectralize function to create additive waves?

Draw custom waveforms in LFO2 or use Spectralize function to create additive waves

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Synthesizer

ACE

Name: ACE
Author: u-he

u-he

Where to get itAvailable from u-heu-he.com

ACE is a semi-modular synthesizer plugin that combines classic modular design with modern software flexibility. It features analogue-modeled oscillators, filters, and envelopes with the ability to patch any output into any input, making it both beginner-friendly with default routing and infinitely flexible for sound design. ACE delivers authentic analogue character with sophisticated modulation capabilities across 16 modules.

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Key Features

01Semi-modular architecture with default routing and full patching capability

022 VCOs with pulse width modulation, sync, ring modulation, and cross modulation (FM)

032 multimode analogue-style filters with self-oscillation and cascade configuration

042 ADSR envelopes with fall/rise, snap, and singing option for analogue-style retriggering

052 LFOs with 0Hz to 20kHz frequency range (can be used as VCOs)

06Polyphonic (up to 16 voices), duophonic, monophonic, or legato modes with up to 8 voice unison

07Mapping Generator with up to 128 values and drawing tools

083 effects: chorus/phaser (4 types), delay (7 fixed options), bass and treble controls

Things to Try

01Route both filters in cascade and crank resonance on the second filter for aggressive sound
02Use LFO as audio oscillator for FM synthesis by patching into VCO frequency
03Enable singing envelopes for classic analogue retriggering behaviour
04Draw custom waveforms in LFO2 or use Spectralize function to create additive waves

Formats

VST3AUAAXCLAP

Official Website↗User Manual↗

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