NuEdge Development has announced the release of Sonic Charge Synplant, an interesting new software synthesizer with a genetic approach to sound creation. Instead of creating patches the conventional way by turning dials and knobs, Synplant lets you explore a world of organic sounds by planting seeds that grow into synth patches. The purpose of this product is to move focus away from the sometimes intricate and difficult process of sound synthesis and instead let you develop sounds by simply using your ears.

You will find that creating synth patches with Synplant will be as easy as listening and deciding what you like and then having the sounds evolve in the directions you desire. Although Synplant is exceedingly easy to use, whatever you do, do not let its relative simplicity fool you. Beneath its straightforward and playful interface you will find a versatile synthesizer of the utmost quality with lots of character. Also, once you are ready to get your hands dirty and dig deeper into the anatomy of Synplant you will have the option to crack open your sound seeds and modify their underlying genetic code.

Pricing & Availability

Priced at $89 (+VAT), Synplant is available now for Windows and Mac OS X in VST and AU instrument plug-in formats. A Sonic Charge Synplant + MicroTonic Bundle is also available for $158 (+ VAT).

If you already own MicroTonic you can get a 25% discount on Synplant by visiting the discount order page. This offer is only valid until January 1, 2009.

Fully-functional, three-week demo versions are available.