Homegrown Sounds has released HG Pulse Control, a VSTi for Windows designed to become master controller for the Waldorf Pulse/Pulse Plus from within a sequencing host.

With this VSTi there is now no need to touch the unit, all controls are managed by the plugin itself as opposed to using the Pulse's internal patch storage. The Pulse is a great synth with an analog filter and VCA sections, but is hampered by only having 40 user writeable presets. By using the HG Pulse Control, the Pulse effectively becomes the same as any other VSTi in the sense that patches are stored with each project and reloaded automatically.

On top of this, the VSTi also adds a second advanced Arpeggiator, programmable sequencer, Modulation Sequencer, a Gate Sequencer, 2 x 32 stage envelopes (with repeat), an LFO and random voltage which can be used via a second dedicated Modulation Matrix. These features transform the Pulse into a much more powerful and versatile instrument.

Finally, inline with other Homegrown synths, there are randomization and default buttons for every section as well as an adjustable Global Random/Default.

There is a fully functional demo version available to download from the product page which works for 10 mins in each session.

Price: $25.