Psychic Modulation Releases Phonec (Updated v1.4)

[Numanoid]

This synth got a lot of attention when it was released, but has it gone a bit out of vogue now? Not mentioned often...

I like it, but I just wish the GUI would be bigger, I need to sit close to the screen to read the text on the hood.

[jack [psychicmodulation]]

This synth got a lot of attention when it was released, but has it gone a bit out of vogue now? Not mentioned often...

I think it's easy to get drowned out with all the other plugins out there. Since Phonec is more of an obscure synth with a particular sound, it might only generate pockets of interest rather than appealing to everyone. But it's a synth that I really enjoy using in my own music and am constantly thinking of new ways to improve it, so you will definitely hear about updates from time to time.

In fact I have one planned for release in the next coming weeks. And it's quite an interesting update because Phonec will have the ability to be used as an effect, allowing you to 'melt' any sound you run through it. So stay tuned.

I like it, but I just wish the GUI would be bigger, I need to sit close to the screen to read the text on the hood.

I like the idea of a small GUI, but I have had a few complaints about the text. So it's possible that I might eventually include an alternate GUI.

[ariston]

This synth got a lot of attention when it was released, but has it gone a bit out of vogue now? Not mentioned often...

I think it's easy to get drowned out with all the other plugins out there. Since Phonec is more of an obscure synth with a particular sound, it might only generate pockets of interest rather than appealing to everyone. But it's a synth that I really enjoy using in my own music and am constantly thinking of new ways to improve it, so you will definitely hear about updates from time to time.

In fact I have one planned for release in the next coming weeks. And it's quite an interesting update because Phonec will have the ability to be used as an effect, allowing you to 'melt' any sound you run through it. So stay tuned.

Well, I don't mention it because I use it!

Phonec as an effect? Now I'm intrigued...

[dreadnought]

That's such a great idea to make this into an effect, too! This synth has a ton of character. Looking forward to the next update. . .

[Numanoid]

I just got V1.2 in my mailbox!

[jack [psychicmodulation]]

Phonec has been updated to v1.2

New features in this version include improved Melt function with new Tape mode, External Audio Processing (use Phonec as an effect!), improved patch system, new waveforms, X-wave mode and more!

• -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

Read more about phonec and download the demo version here:
http://www.psychicmodulation.com/phonec.html

Existing customers:
If you have not received an email regarding the new version, send me a PM and I'll get it to you.

[ariston]

Cool additions! Going to give it a spin right now.

[jack [psychicmodulation]]

Just want to point everyone to a quick tutorial I put together on how to use Phonec as an effect in Ableton Live. I'm basically running impOSCar through Phonec to utilize the Melt function:
http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=370330

[Nielzie]

Nice little synth! But on some presets the amp envelope release seems to produce a tiny audible "click" on my system. Anyone else experiencing this?

[jack [psychicmodulation]]

Nice little synth! But on some presets the amp envelope release seems to produce a tiny audible "click" on my system. Anyone else experiencing this?

If you can, let me know which presets. It'll help me figure it out. I'd like to fix as many bugs as I can in the next update.

[Nielzie]

Nice little synth! But on some presets the amp envelope release seems to produce a tiny audible "click" on my system. Anyone else experiencing this?

If you can, let me know which presets. It'll help me figure it out. I'd like to fix as many bugs as I can in the next update.

Hi Jack,

Sure I can. Here are some:

Birdwatchers (clicks on env release)
Navajo (clicks on env attack and release)
Annenberg (clicks on env release)
Local Radar (when I hold down a note it keeps continuously clicking)
Submarine (clicks on env attack and release)
Basswatcher (clicks on env release)

More of them seem to click on attack (?) when playing notes fast after each other. I also get clicks when changing between presets when a preset is still playing/decaying/echoing

[Numanoid]

Info from PM, Phonec updated to v1.3

-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 polyphonic LFO, caused cpu spikes; added 'Sub Pitch'
-Improved presets
-Includes a separate 'effect' version so Cubase users can utilize audio input routing

[jack [psychicmodulation]]

Info from PM, Phonec updated to v1.3

-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 polyphonic LFO, caused cpu spikes; added 'Sub Pitch'
-Improved presets
-Includes a separate 'effect' version so Cubase users can utilize audio input routing

Beat me to it, thanks

Yes, new v1.3 update is out with lots of bug fixes, GUI improvements and a separate 'effect' version for those who cannot utilize audio input routing through instruments.

More info here:
http://www.psychicmodulation.com/phonec.html

Also, for registered users who have not received an update email, contact me, or send me a PM and I'll get it to you.

[core]

Great to see another update, I must check this plugin some time soon

[Numanoid]

Hi PM

Any chance for those already owning Phonec (or other PM plugs for that matter) to getthe PM bundle at a lower price?