Tassman is a rich modular sound synthesis environment based on physical modeling. It brings together highly realistic emulation of acoustic instruments, analog and FM synthesizers, loop processors, and crazy hybrid creations simply not possible by any other means. Tassman is both an impressive collection of unique synths and effect processors, and a tightly integrated environment which lets you customize patches in any way you wish. Great sounds, complete control, and sound design power - that's what Tassman is all about.
Feature Highlights:
Pro:
* 2020: still unique sound in a modular system.
* allows to model physically impossible instruments, such as a pluck hitting a metal plate which feeds into other signals which feeds int the same metal plate etc.
* number of modules in a design just limited by CPU resources.
Contra:
* cumbersome UI.
* some bugs/problems which probably won't get fixed.
* no Linux support (no big issue).
* last update was in 2015.
Bugs/Problems I encountered:
* samples of the sampler module need to have the same bitrate as the plugin is using, this is annoying.
* I couldn't figure out how to go back in sub-modules without jumping back to the overall design of the instrument.
The program runs fine in 64-bit VST DAW's, which is great.
Read ReviewTassman by Applied Acoustics Systems is an amazing virtual analog synthesizer. This thing is a monster! I don't think there are any other physically modeled modular synths out there like this one. It's truly unique in look and sound. How can this plugin not make the top 10 VSTi list? The interface is simple, user-friendly, and fun. It's color coded to keep things neat and clean. There are lots and lots of great presets that are easy to tweak, but it's also fast and fun to construct your own instruments. The best part about Tassman is the sound — truly amazing, responsive, and as another reviewer called it. .. "MUSICAL." I highly recommend this plugin for designers, players, and producers of any genre!
Read ReviewI would agree with most people on here that the sound you get from Tassman is second to none and I rate it very highly, but the major problem with it is that, up til now anyway, it is not compatible to be automated within Ableton Live.
I'm actually hoping someone gets back to me to tell me this has been addressed, I would gratefully stand corrected.
Thanks.
Mike.
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