New Synth from Toybox—FM Zone

[David@TOYBOX]

We have just released our new synth FM Zone, we are super excited about this one! Combining the power and flexibility of FM synthesis with the super streamlined workflow of our previous synths Thump One and Buzz Zone.



The synth is a boutique FM based synthesiser with modern features, cutting edge DSP and a streamlined interface for endless inspiration and experimentation. Like the plugin's predecessor Buzz Zone, the synth plugin has been designed with Toybox's modular, 'west-coast' approach to circuit layout, with gritty oscillators, subtle cross-modulations and high-quality modelling giving the plugin its unique sound.

The synthesiser features two powerful engines that can be layered together for a variety of complex sounds and textures. The ‘Synth’ engine features a powerful FM oscillator with a variety of 'special' FM operator types (FM, supersaw, additive, physical modelling etc) that can cross-modulate each other for expressive, harmonically rich timbres. The additional ‘Sample’ engine can be used to mix textures or attacks samples over the sound.

The interface features a separate multi segment envelope generator (MSEG) for each of the synths main controls for flexible and fluid sound sculpting.

Features:

▪ 9 multi segment envelopes, one for each of the 9 main controls, with an intuitive 'auto curve' function.
▪ Streamlined yet versatile interface with all controls on a single screen.
▪ Deep analog modelling based on the cream of Eurorack modules and legendary vintage synths.
▪ 'State of the art' DSP and analog circuit modelling.
▪ Creative routing, unusual filters plus FM, AM, ring modulation and wave folding to creating harmonically rich analog timbres for modern sound design.
▪ Over 500 presets included from professional sound designers for everything from massive pads to modern drums hits.
▪ Available for MacOS, Windows and iOS (iPad only).

Pricing and availability:

The plugin is available immediately for the intro price of $32 ($64 regular) for MacOS and Windows and $9.99 ($12.99 regular) for iPad.

More information:

https://www.toyboxaudio.com

[Caine123]

hi, how long is the intro offer and is it possible to change the GUI/Colour? thx

[El°HYM]

Why do I not know about this.

Nice surprise, looking great!

[Korg Supporter]

An FM synth with an OTA filter sounds awesome!

[M1st]

Couldn't find it so I guess no, but anyway is there a demo?

[jermai]

There is a long video on YouTube, search for fm Zone vst. Just like that...

[M1st]

By demo I meant trial I don't like buying stuff without trying it first.

[El°HYM]

[David@TOYBOX]

By demo I meant trial I don't like buying stuff without trying it first.

There's no demo for FM Zone, but you can download and try Thump One which is available for free on the website, and use that to get a feel for sound / quality of the plugins. Thump One is kind of the demo for both Buzz Zone and FM Zone

[IvyBirds]

By demo I meant trial I don't like buying stuff without trying it first.

There's no demo for FM Zone, but you can download and try Thump One which is available for free on the website, and use that to get a feel for sound / quality of the plugins. Thump One is kind of the demo for both Buzz Zone and FM Zone

According to your own Website "Thump One" is "Perfect for powerful kick drums, huge club basses and soaring leads"

But then it says about FM Zone is great for "Dense Pads"

I am a FM nut. It's my favorite type of Synthesis going back to the 1980s when I got my first DX7

Your multistage envelopes interest me for making "Dense Pads" I don't need complex envelopes for kick drums or club basses or even soaring leads

I would love to be able to demo your product and would buy it if I like what I hear, but that's hard to do when there is no demo expect for another synth that is designed for a different purpose

[Caine123]

By demo I meant trial I don't like buying stuff without trying it first.

There's no demo for FM Zone, but you can download and try Thump One which is available for free on the website, and use that to get a feel for sound / quality of the plugins. Thump One is kind of the demo for both Buzz Zone and FM Zone

nice, ignoring the other questions.

[christian f.]

is there a cross grade price for buzz zone owners?

[zerocrossing]

I don't think these plugins are for me, but they're sure making me want to complete my collection of ToyBox Reaktor blocks.

[David@TOYBOX]

hi, how long is the intro offer and is it possible to change the GUI/Colour? thx

The intro offer last until the end of the December, there is no way to change the colour at the moment, but might offer that as a feature in an update.

is there a cross grade price for buzz zone owners?

The plugin is currently 50% off, we try to accommodate people that have a lot of packs etc and can offer a discount, get in touch!

Your multistage envelopes interest me for making "Dense Pads" I don't need complex envelopes for kick drums or club basses or even soaring leads

I would love to be able to demo your product and would buy it if I like what I hear, but that's hard to do when there is no demo expect for another synth that is designed for a different purpose

All our plugins can be used for any genre or category of sound, those descriptions on the website are just suggestions. Give Thump One a shot and if you're still not convinced drop me a line via the website and I'll try to sort you out (by the way there are a lot of fun and creative FM routing options in Thump One, so if you are an FM nut I think you will love it!)

I don't think these plugins are for me, but they're sure making me want to complete my collection of ToyBox Reaktor blocks.

Haha, do it!!

An FM synth with an OTA filter sounds awesome!

The OTA filter sounds great!

[Caine123]

hi, how long is the intro offer and is it possible to change the GUI/Colour? thx

The intro offer last until the end of the December, there is no way to change the colour at the moment, but might offer that as a feature in an update.

is there a cross grade price for buzz zone owners?

The plugin is currently 50% off, we try to accommodate people that have a lot of packs etc and can offer a discount, get in touch!

Your multistage envelopes interest me for making "Dense Pads" I don't need complex envelopes for kick drums or club basses or even soaring leads

I would love to be able to demo your product and would buy it if I like what I hear, but that's hard to do when there is no demo expect for another synth that is designed for a different purpose

All our plugins can be used for any genre or category of sound, those descriptions on the website are just suggestions. Give Thump One a shot and if you're still not convinced drop me a line via the website and I'll try to sort you out (by the way there are a lot of fun and creative FM routing options in Thump One, so if you are an FM nut I think you will love it!)

I don't think these plugins are for me, but they're sure making me want to complete my collection of ToyBox Reaktor blocks.

Haha, do it!!

An FM synth with an OTA filter sounds awesome!

The OTA filter sounds great!

appreciate it!
i might get this one cause it seems to be a bit more understandable for me for a FM Synth. but yeah i hope more people will complain about the colour scheme, this is just eye hurting, who came with such a bad idea to use a bright ORANGE gui... for real...