Phonec is best described as an 'analog flux synthesizer'. Inspired by the mystique of video logo synth scores from worn out VHS tapes, Phonec was primarily designed with character in mind. However Phonec is capable of producing a wide range of sounds such as vintage analogue tones, lo-fi synthscapes, ethereal pads, minimal techno sequences, and synthwave leads and basses. Phonec has an intuitive GUI that attempts to strike a balance between form and function, making it a very usable tool that can be a real inspiration to work with. Apart from it's unique character and smooth workflow, Phonec has several interesting features that set it apart from the crowd. Here is a brief overview that highlights the most important aspects:
- Dual oscillators that can be combined in various ways
Analog style oscillator drifting
A unique Melt feature that adds instant character to any patch
Arpeggiator
Accent Sequencer
3 LFOs (2 monophonic, 1 polyphonic)
HFO (High Frequency Oscillator)
2 Modulation Envelopes
Echoshifter Delay Unit
External Audio Processor
Universal Value Display
Double Click Parameter Reset
128 presets
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Phonec is available as a VST plugin for windows for $39.
For details about purchasing or to try the demo version, visit the link below:
http://www.psychicmodulation.com/phonec.html
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UPDATE (v1.1)
Here's what's new in this version:
- Pitchwheel now works properly
New LFO targets: Osc 1&2 Level, Sub, Noise, and Echoshifter Detune
Added Phase controls to LFOs (Phase acts as glide with Random; acts as pulsewidth with Pulse)
Added previous/next buttons to patch display for ease of use
Added 2x switch to filter: switches to 2-stage, 4-pole, 24db filter
Melt hidden panel now ignores patch change
Various minor GUI fixes
UPDATE (v1.2)
New in this version:
- -Improved Melt function with two modes: Circuit(internal oscillator based modulation) and Tape(post-delay outboard pitch-shifter based effect)
-Phonec can now be used as an FX unit, allowing external audio to pass through the Melt effect as well as the Echoshifter
-Added Jump and Buffer controls to Melt panel
-Melt Amp can now go to 0 to turn off
-Updated patch system: click patch name to rename for easier creation of patch banks
-Added new X-wave function to Oscillator Combiner
-Added new waveforms: Peak, Organ and Cluster
-Added post-highpass filter after main filter
-Fixed Oscillator Sync not working properly
-Fixed cpu spikes when using Echoshifter
-Volume control is now linear
-Sub Osc now goes to 12
-Osc1/2 levels now default to 8
-Various GUI updates
-Various small bug fixes
UPDATE (v1.3)
New in this version:
- -GUI update: aesthetic improvements as well as various fixes
-Improved sliders, now easier to control
-Fixed sequencer random mode not working
-Fixed volume changes when switching Melt modes
-Fixed problem with panning envelope
-Fixed various legato/portamento related arp issues
-Noise level can now go higher
-HFO velocity was inverted, now fixed
-Added two new switches to seq; for adding an octave to pitch seq, and inverting filter/amp seq
-Changed LFO3 target list, 'Melt' and 'Echo Tune' were not compatible with a polyohonic LFO, caused cpu spikes; added 'Sub Pitch'
-Improved presets
-Includes a separate 'effect' version so Cubase users can utilize audio input routing
UPDATE (v1.4)
New in this version:
- -Overall sound improvemnts
-New Pulse Width oscillator modes
-Added new switch for retriggering the oscillator phase on each note; produces a much more solid sound; excellent for outrun style basslines.
-New LFO & envelope targets: Filter attack/decay & pulse width
-Added invert switches to mod envelopes
-Sub Oscillator can now switch to square wave; produces a much fatter sound than sine
