Just released on patchpool: Tension for Synestia (by Rhizomatic)

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Tension for Synestia

Tension for Synestia, the multi-effect processor by Rhizomatic contains 101 presets (including 1 variation), exploring the sonic possibilities of physically modeled resonators and it also offers intricate rhythmical delay and filter effects, stereo manglers, distortion galore, modulation mayhem, gate and pitch sequences - also in odd time signatures - filter sweeps, alien and experimental soundscapes and vast reverb spaces.

All presets make extensive use of the available modulators and have up to eight Macros assigned for direct interaction and DAW automation. The patches are programmed 100% wet for the purpose of inserting Synestia on a bus, that way several audio sources can be processed by the same instance of the plug-in; using a pre-fader send is recommended so that the output and send levels can be set and automated independently.

You can view/download the PDF for this expansion with installation instructions, technical notes, the licence agreement and a detailed patchlist including demo links here.

Specs:

• 101 patches (including 1 variation) programmed 100% wet.
  Up to 8 Macros assigned.
  Delivery: download.
  Price: € 32 EUR.

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All demos make use of effect sounds created only with patches from Tension, no further post-processing was applied apart from a limiter on the master outputs.

https://soundcloud.com/sampleconstruct/ ... r-synestia

YouTube playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... o6BqCrSZHa

Thanks for reading,
Simon Stockhausen

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Synth, Kick and Snare - each processed by its own instance of Synestia playing presets from Tension (Delay Line 01/02 + Kick Processor) - demo starts dry.
https://soundcloud.com/sampleconstruct/ ... r-synestia

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Video demo for the patch Chord Vamp from “Tension for Synestia“ - explanations inside.

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Granular muted wahwah trombone texture and door FX processed by Synestia using the preset “Nightmare“ from Tension for Synestia, automating the installed Macros and the levels of the dry signals in Logic. Demo starts dry.

https://soundcloud.com/sampleconstruct/nightmare

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Jamming with a real Kalimba over a drum beat, processing both signals using the preset “Kalimba Space“ from Tension for Synestia - automating the installed Macros in Synestia and the levels of the dry signals in Logic. Demo starts dry and ends totally wet.

https://soundcloud.com/sampleconstruct/kalmba-space

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Jamming with a real Kalimba over a drum beat, processing both signals using the preset “Kalimba Space“ from Tension for Synestia - automating the installed Macros in Synestia and the levels of the dry signals in Logic. Demo starts dry and ends totally wet.

https://soundcloud.com/sampleconstruct/kalmba-space

Each one of these previews showcases how dramatically Synestia can change your audio into truly unique soundscapes and rhythmic textures. It’s just a brilliant VST all around!

Percussion instruments and loops are a lot of fun to use with the resonator, and the filtered delays add a strong sense of movement across the stereo field.

Some of the multi-effects that I have are great for turning audio into an unrecognizable type of mush. And while that can be sonically interesting, Synestia really seems to excel at creating more ‘musical’ results.

In fact, I’m giving Plasmonic some serious consideration as a future purchase due to the quality of this plug-in. I can imagine how cool the two would sound together, and I’m getting more interested in MPE-enabled synths.

Your Tension for Synestia pack is coming along nicely. Thank you for sharing more preset demos Simon.

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Processing a field recording I recorded years ago in a Beijing park (Coal Mountain), very early in the morning while people where doing their morning exercises - with a Synestia preset from “Tension“, video starts dry.

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Demo featuring two patches (Ambient Delay Scape for the pan drum & Filter Dance for the drone/pad) from Tension for Synestia, automating some of the installed Synestia Macros in Logic. Demo starts dry.

https://soundcloud.com/sampleconstruct/ ... lter-dance

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Demo featuring two patches (“Cave Delays“ for the lead synth and “Cosmic Filters“ for the drone/pad) from the expansion Tension for Synestia - automating some of the installed Synestia Macros and volume in Logic. Demo starts dry.
https://soundcloud.com/sampleconstruct/ ... ic-filters

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Processing a synth drone (Zebra) with the patch “Drone Processor“ from Tension for Synestia, automating the installed Synestia Macros and volume in Logic. Demo starts dry.

https://soundcloud.com/sampleconstruct/drone-processor

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Processing a synth drone (Zebra) with the patch “Drone Processor“ from Tension for Synestia, automating the installed Synestia Macros and volume in Logic. Demo starts dry.

https://soundcloud.com/sampleconstruct/drone-processor

That sounds really cool! The tense, rhythmic feel that comes in at around 25 seconds, has some fascinating textures. That's the kind of unique sound that captures my attention. Zebra is such a great synth for evolving drones, and it pairs up very nicely with Synestia's effects. It's another fantastic demo Simon!

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Processing a synth drone (Zebra) with the patch “Drone Processor“ from Tension for Synestia, automating the installed Synestia Macros and volume in Logic. Demo starts dry.

https://soundcloud.com/sampleconstruct/drone-processor

That sounds really cool! The tense, rhythmic feel that comes in at around 25 seconds, has some fascinating textures. That's the kind of unique sound that captures my attention. Zebra is such a great synth for evolving drones, and it pairs up very nicely with Synestia's effects. It's another fantastic demo Simon!

Thank you!

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Video demo for two patches (Gliss Machine and Wobble 02) from the expansion “Tension for Synestia“, written explanations inside.

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Processing real, tuned chimes played live on tape and a bass flute patch (Falcon) with the Synestia preset “Chime Enhancer“ from Tension for Synestia, automating some of the installed Synestia Macros and volume of the dry signals in Logic. Demo starts dry, then the Synestia signal fades in.

https://soundcloud.com/sampleconstruct/chime-enhancer

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Demo for the Synestia patch “Stringer Groove“, a pitch sequence from Tension for Synestia, processing a drum groove and a synth sound, automating some of the installed Synestia Macros and volume of the dry signals in Logic. Demo starts dry, then the sends to the Synestia bus open.

https://soundcloud.com/sampleconstruct/stringer-groove