Big Tick Rhino v1.0 released

Big Tick have released v1.0 of Rhino, their new monster synth Windows VSTi.

Rhino will cost €100 but is initially available for a special launch price of €80 until the 3rd of April. A demo version is available for you to try out first.

OK, now on to the impressive feature list:

Waveforms

• Rhino features a huge list of built-in waveforms.
• Up 6 oscillators per voice for a huge sound!

Additive Generator

• The built-in additive synthesizer can be used to define new waveforms.

Ultra-slick graphic envelopes

• Graphical multipoint envelopes with curvature controls.
• Envelopes can be synchronized to tempo.
• Each oscillator has his own level, pitch, and waveshaping amount.

Waveshaping section

• Each oscillator can have his own waveshaper.
• Waveshaper can be modulated by an envelope, keyboard tracking, velocity or aftertouch.

Filter section

• Dual multimode filter, with -12/-24/-36 dB/oct. slopes.
• Use the amazing Rhino envelopes to control the filter and create rhythmic patterns.

Keyboard tracking controls

• Graphical curves for keyboard and velocity tracking.
• Control Envelopes levels and times, oscillators pitch, and many over parameters.

Routing Matrix

• A comprehensive routing matrix, visible at all times, defines the FM settings for the 6 oscillators.
• 2 Ring modulators enhance the power of the FM synthesis engine.
• Oscillators and Ring Modulators can be freely routed through the 2 multimode filters.

Step sequencer

• The built-in 16 steps sequencer allows to generate hypnotic patterns and unique effects.
• The sequencer is synced to the host tempo.
• Separate control over note, length and velocity.
• Random sequencer mode, to emulate the wonderful features of the Jupiter series arpeggiators.

Multi-effects section

• Many effects included (chorus, flanger, phaser, delays, reverbs, ...)
• Up to 2 effects per patch.
• Parallel and serial modes.

Other features

• Rhino includes Big Tick's new, unique user-defined controls system.
• Assignable midi controls.
• Microtuning (using Scala .tun files).
• Includes 64 presets.
• The demonstration version has save and automation disabled.