¿Tonic VSTi for Windows Released

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Available as a VST 2.0 plug-in for Windows-based host software, µTonic features a drum and percussion synthesizer combined with a pattern based drum-machine engine. You can use the µTonic as a sound module to play drum sounds from your MIDI keyboard or sequencer, or you can use the built-in pattern engine to play drum patterns in sync with your sequencer (provided your sequencer supports synchronization of plug-ins).

The sound of the µTonic is 100% synthetic and rendered in real-time. No samples or pre-rendered waveforms are used.

Features:

• Windows VSTi 2.0 plug-in, compatible with practically all known VSTi hosts.
• Eight channel drum and percussion synthesizer. Fully automatable.
• Pattern based drum-machine engine, synchronized to the host sequencer.
• 100% synthetic sound, rendered in real-time. No samples.
• Sound-shaping possibilities, including equalizing and distortion for each channel.
• Over-sampled oscillators
• Sample accurate triggering
• Extreme parameter ranges with high resolutions. Works in any sample-rate.
• Cut, copy, paste, load and save programs, individual drum patches and patterns.
• Randomizing functions etc.
• MIDI out support. Use the pattern engine to control other plug-ins.
• CPU efficient. Typically less than 5% CPU utilization for all eight channels on a 2.0GHz P4.
• Comes bundled with a selection of factory sounds and patterns, free to use in productions.

Sonic Charge µTonic was created by Magnus Lidström. Magnus is best known for his work with Propellerhead Software. In particular, he was the brain behind the highly acclaimed Malström synthesizer introduced in Reason 2.0. (Magnus is also responsible for Typhoon, the alternative OS for the Yamaha TX16W.)

The price for the µTonic is $69 (excl. VAT) and sales are handled online direct through the Sonic Charge website.