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ReDominator

Synth (Analogue / Subtractive) Plugin by AudioRealism
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ReDominator by AudioRealism is a Virtual Instrument Audio Plugin for macOS and Windows. It functions as a VST Plugin, an Audio Units Plugin, a VST 3 Plugin and a Rack Extension Plugin.
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ReDominator is an emulation of the classic Alpha Juno 1/2 (JU-1/2), a polyphonic DCO (digitally controlled oscillator) based synth from 1986. The JU-1/2 became popular in the early 90's techno and rave scene particularly by the classic Hoover sound (which ReDominator emulates accurately). But beyond those nice sounds there lays a versatile synthesizer that does bass, pads, leads, organs and a lot of other sounds waiting to be discovered.

ReDominator, as all our other products, is totally written in native C++.

DCO:

  • Featuring fourteen (14) different harmonically rich waveforms including a unique PWM-sawtooth. Three waveforms can be combined per voice enabling massive sounds.

VCF:

  • ReDominator contains a high quality 24dB/octave lowpass filter with a warmth control (VCA level) which unlike the original Alpha Juno causes warm overtones in place of harsh digital distortion when overdriven.

Envelope:

  • A unique 8 parameter envelope which enables much more complicated and expressive sounds than a standard ADSR.
  • There are four time settings, three levels and a unique keyboard scaling parameter which gives the sound a "sampler" quality.

A general review of the Features:

  • Accurate emulation of the Alpha Juno 1 & 2 including the famous Hoover patch.
  • 14 different low aliasing waveforms including a unique PWM-sawtooth.
  • High quality full range 24dB/octave low-pass filter.
  • External audio input to the filter.
  • Unique 8 parameter envelope generator which enables much more complicated and expressive sounds than a standard ADSR.
  • 200+ bundled patches (of which many are sysex converted from our own Juno-2).
  • Patch importer which allows importing sysex patches from your own Alpha Juno and play them in ReDominator.
  • Chord Memory function (VST/AU version only).
  • MIDI Learn
  • Aftertouch
  • Retrigger DCO.
  • Retrigger LFO.
  • Reinitialization of a patch after plays around and trials starting from it.

Many of these features are found simply by a click on the current patch name.

Demo mode:

  • ReDominator runs in demo mode as long as you haven't entered you license code. The demo mode runs as this:
    • Audio fades after 5 minutes of use.
    • Host recall is disabled (but you may save your work).

Compatibility:

  • This software product runs as a VST or AU (Audio Unit) 32 or 64-bit plug-in for Windows XP/7/8 and Mac OS X 10.7 or later. Please check the demo version before purchasing to ensure that it is compatible with your host software.
  • AudioRealism ReDominator is also available as a Rack Extension at the Propellerhead Shop.

You can hear and watch it before purchase:

We have a SoundCloud channel for ReDominator: SoundCloud.com/audiorealism/sets/redominator

And several videos like this one on our YouTube channel: YouTube.com/watch?v=XUbzYsmu2CQ

Latest User Reviews

Average user rating of 5.00 from 1 review
ReDominator

Reviewed By tommyzai [all]
June 12th, 2014
Version reviewed: 1.0.1 on Mac

*Disclaimer: I'm a songwriter, producer, and educator. My writing style may read like a billboard ad, but my user review is sincere and authentic. I only appraise a product I consider extraordinary, hence the high rating. I don't work for the developer. In fact, I rarely work at all. :-) I hope you find my review useful. — Tommy Zai.

INTRO

ReDominator by AudioRealism is a super fat sounding virtual synth, which is modeled after the classic Alpha Juno 1/2 (JU-1/2). I actually had the JU-1/2 in the late 80s, and I can say without hesitation that this fine emulation brings me back and still inspires me. Actually, I remember foolishly selling my hardware model, opting for the newfangled digital offerings of the day. ReDominator has eased the pain of letting that synth go.

ReDominator delivers the unmistakable Hoover Sound* that was made famous by early Roland and Korg synths. However, it was the top 10 hit track "Dominator" by Dutch techno pioneers Human Resource that resurrected the sound. "I'm bigger and bolder and rougher and tougher, in other words sucker there is no other — I'm the one and only dominator. Wanna kiss myself!" It's no wonder this synth is called REDOMINATOR! And, what is the default patch called? LOL I have created tracks for the 90s techno-rave scene featuring this sound, and I have also used that vacuum tone on countless other tracks. This synth will deliver Mr. Hoover to you and much, much more — I quickly discovered a full-featured and powerful polyphonic synth that is capable of sweet basses, leads, pads, and all kinds of sweeping atmospheric soundscapes.

*There are several thick swirling carpet cleaning presets, and it's not difficult to create your own:

1. Choose the sawtooth waveform.

2. Evenly space oscillators by an octave.

3. Apply PWM.

4. Crank up the chorus effect.

FAVORITE FEATURES

• Vintage Interface.

• Fun to program.

• More fun to play.

• Love the sliders and knobs — tight and responsive.

• 200+ patches. .. a few duds, but countless good ones.

• Complex envelope generator.

• Sawtooth variations.

• Low aliasing waveforms.

• Moderate CPU hit.

• Innovative, responsive developers (responded to my inquiry within an hour)

OTHER THOUGHTS

• What will AudioRealism bring back to life next? Psss, I miss the pads on my Juno-106 and the lushness of my Oberheim synths and rackmounts.

• AudioRealism satisfies our audio obsessions, i.e., the wet, filter TB-303 bass, TR drum machines, and now the Hoover Sound a la Alpha Juno.

SUMMARY

ReDominator looks analog, sounds analog, and with the right controller — feels analog – a very specific, wonderful classic analog synth, which can deliver a wide range of sonic timbres from thin bite to fat punch to swirl. I'm not saying this is the last synth you'll ever need or that it's the ultimate "go to" instrument. There are more appropriate Swiss army knife soft synths out there. However, what I am saying is this — for the price, ReDominator is unbeatable for what it is and how it sounds! I highly recommend this synth to any eMusician, producer, film/video scorer, DJ, sound designer, and any other kind of audio tracker, who is looking for "that sound" and a whole lot more. Tommy Zai gives ReDominator two big, fat thumbs up. Thank you, AudioRealism, for resurrecting a classic synth that never should have died! Viva la ReDominator.

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Comments & Discussion for AudioRealism ReDominator

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MFXxx
MFXxx
12 June 2014 at 5:07pm

Great release from the Audiorealism camp. Unexpected for VST, thought initially was RE only...proven wrong and thankfully so.

Superb deal on the crossgrade so very happy and to be honest, the price paid was worth it for a few of the included patches (not disimilar to what some dev's charge for a soundpack alone), let along a great VST plugin for the price.

Really happy I jumped in and look forward to exploring this little gem a lot more.

Look forward to their next release...ABL3 maybe :)

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