Toybox has announced the release of Buzz Zone, describing it as:
Buzz Zone is a boutique performance-oriented synth with a rich set of features, cutting edge DSP and a streamlined modern interface for endless inspiration and experimentation.
Like the plugin's predecessor Thump One, 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 engines that can be layered together and cross modulated for a variety of complex sounds and textures. The 'Synth' engine features two 'wavetable' oscillators, with a large library of included wavetables, that can be combined using a section of 'Harmony Modes'. The 'Sample' engine can be used to layer additional textures or drive the built in vocoder.
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, with the latest ADAA anti aliasing techniques for rich analog sounds without digital artefacts, even when pushed into extreme territories.
- Creative routing, unusual filters plus FM, AM, ring modulation and wave folding to creating harmonically rich analog timbres, ideal for modern sound design.
- Library of crafted wavetables and samples.
- Vocoder mode allows you to imprint tonal characteristics of the loaded samples on to the output of the Synth engine.
- Over 400 presets included from professional sound designers for everything from massive pads to modern drums hits.
- Available for MacOS, Windows and iOS (iPad only).
Pricing & Availability
The plugin is available immediately for the intro price of $24 ($39 Reg.) for macOS and Windows and $9.99 for iPad.
