AlgoMusic has released M51galaxy, a new synth VSTi for Windows. Sporting custom SynthEdit modules and hybrid synthesis along with rhythmic algorithmic generators, the M51 can be used for anything from ambient-space to high techno-trance. Based on the modulating system of the M42 Nebula, the M51 offers Phase Modulation, Virtual Analog and FM to create a blend of crisp, warm and metallic timbres. Inspired by the M51 Whirlpool Galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici - "A galaxy of sound to explore".

Features:

• 2 completely independent synths each with:
  • PDO (Phase Distortion Oscillator) with 2*8 waveforms.
  • SUB (VA Oscillator) with 7 waveforms and a 12dB/oct SV Filter.
  • FM capability for metallic sounds.
  • Ensemble, Detune, Mono mode, Portamento, Vibrato.
  • Two 8 Stage Graphic Envelopes (AMP and MOD) with save and load file functions.
  • LFO (BPM synced) with an unique Arpeggiator.
  • Pulsar (BPM synced, creates the algorithmic element).
  • Easy to operate 3 * 5 Modulation Matrix.
• FX:
  • Stereo Chorus/Flanger.
  • Stereo BPM synced Cross-Delay.
  • Auto-panner.
  • 2 Warps with distortion (no/soft/hard) and resonant lowpass filter. Recordable gestures and load and save file functions.
• Global:
  • Keyboard split.
  • Virtual keyboard for audition.
  • 16 step trance gate.
  • Multi-timbrality: 2.
  • Polyphony: 6 voices (each synth).

Created with SynthEdit, M51 features Custom Modules created by David Haupt which includes the graphic 8 stage envelopes, Ensemble module and the recordable X-Y warp module with synth design and graphics by Dr Ambient. The default bank of 128 presets were designed by Tim Conrardy and UGO (with more to come).

M51 costs $79.95 / €69.50 and a demo version is available.