Numerical Audio releases ShockWave - Semi Modular Phase Distortion Synthesizer for macOS

Numerical Audio has released ShockWave for macOS, an upgraded version of their popular iOS Synth.

Shockwave - Phase Distortion Synthesizer

ShockWave is a versatile synthesizer that merges Phase Distortion Synthesis with a powerful modular workflow.

Built around the concept of Phase Distortion (PD) Synthesis, Shockwave includes a pair of PD Oscillators each capable of creating everything from pure Sine Waves over smooth Sawtooth and Square Waves to Resonance & Sync sweeps, filtered Noise and more.

Cross-Mod between the two oscillators allows for an even greater range of timbres and includes DX-Style Phase Modulation, Linear and Exponential Frequency Modulation as well as Amplitude- and Ring Modulation.

A pair of Low Frequency Oscillators and 2 Attack/Sustain/Release (ASR) Envelopes serve as main modulation sources and can be used in a number of ways. Envelopes can be triggered from a number of internal sources including other modules such as trigger divider, logic or chance module but can also be connected to each other allowing for a wide range of patches usually only possible in large modular systems. LFOs are individually tempo sync-able and capable of producing total of 5 different waveforms each.

The main output VCA can be controlled by either of the envelopes, both simultaneously or none at all which is great for drones and atmospheric patches. A stereo split mode as well as a simple MIDI gate mode is available also freeing up the envelopes for other tasks.

In addition to the Synth Voice, ShockWave includes a dedicated control section housing a pair of 8 step sequencers, a sample & hold module as well modules for trigger divisions, logic comparisons and controlled randomness.

Synth Voice and Control Section are accompanied by built-in Delay and Reverb sections placed on send busses with all of their controls including the send levels being available as mod destinations.

Overview

• Phase Distortion Synthesizer.
• Modular Style Workflow.
• Pattern Generator.
• Sequencers and Utility Modules.

• Easy to use Mod Matrix with 11 sources and 40+ destinations.

• Built-in stereo effects.
• Expressive synth engine with MPE support (single channel only).
• 150 fine tuned factory presets.
• Standalone operation with support for USB audio interfaces, wired, network & Bluetooth MIDI.
• MIDI Output for chaining Instances, controlling external gear and other plugins.
• MIDI remote control & tempo sync.
• Audio Unit v3 Extension.

Requirements

• MacOS 14+.
• Apple Silicon / Intel based Mac.

Pricing & Availability

ShockWave for Mac is available from the Numerical Audio Store for an introductory discounted price of $14.99 (Reg. $29.99). A free trial version is available as well.