Exakt

FM synths hold a special place in the history of synthesizers. Exakt, the intuitive and easy-to-use FM synthesizer plugin is designed to make FM synthesis more accessible.

As many vintage machines, Exakt has got 4 operators which can be arranged in various FM algorithms. Each operator has got different waveforms such as the basic sine, saw, square and triangle. Then apart from the 8 classic waveforms from the Yamaha TX81Z, four additional enhanced TX waveforms are included.

Each operator has got its own amplitude envelope generator supporting the 5 point TX envelopes. These envelopes have been modeled to mimic the TX characteristics. Additionally, up to 16 points can be added to the loopable envelopes in order to create complex shapes.

Combined with a flexible modulation matrix, a creamy chorus, gritty distortion and a stereo delay effect, Exakt has got sounds that can be used in all types of music.

FM synthesis is notorious for being inaccessible and delivering unpredictable results.
Exakt helps you in this matter by continuously displaying the resulting waveform while you edit the parameters of the operators or select the different FM algorithms.
The waveform display reacts instantly when you adjust the level or the ratio of a modulator. This allows you to gradually approach your desired sound.

Detailed Specs:

• 4 aliasing free Operators with classic and enhanced TX waveforms.
• 16 voice polyphony.
• Drag-and-drop envelopes with up to 16 points and copy and paste.
• Envelope loops.
• 16 FM algorithms with feedback on operator D.
• Linked editing of all 4 operators at once.
• Resonant filter with different lowpass, highpass and bandpass models.
• Formant filter with vowel emphasis.
• Visualization of the resulting waveform for immediate editing response.
• 2 LFOs syncable to host.
• 2 loopable modulation envelopes with up to 16 points.
• Mod matrix with many targets.
• Lush chorus, distortion and stereo delay effects.
• Sysex bank import from Yamaha 4 operator synthesizers (experimental).
• Over 100 ready to play presets organized in categories including presets from Venus Theory.
• Blur free vector graphics resizing.
• Runs on Windows (VST 2 and VST3) and Mac (Intel / ARM, AU, VST2 and VST3), 64-bit only.