Synth1 v1.0.7 beta (Pc/Free)

Introduction to Synth1

Synth1 is a software synthesizer for computer music use. It is both VSTi and DX compatible. The current version is freeware.

Functionally it is modelled on the Clavia Nord Lead 2Red Synth ; with the following characteristics:

* 2 Oscillators, FM modulation, ring modulation,sync,modulation envelope
* 4 types of filters, distortion
* 2LFO(synchronized with host)
* Arpeggiator (synchronized with host)
* Tempo delay (synchronized with host), stereo chorus/flanger
* Legato mode, portamento
* 16 notes polyphony
* 128 presets
* Thoroughly optimized for light CPU load using SSE instructions etc. It is quite possible to run 10 simultaneous instances on a Celeron 1.4 GHz system
* Automation (only in VSTi mode)

Operational Environment and Limitations
Compatible OS Windows 98SE/Me、 Windows 2000/XP(developed on Windows2000)
Compatible hosts CUBASE SX, Fruity Loops 3.5, SONAR 1.0/2.0, etc.
Plugin Formats VSTi2.0/DXi1.0
Sampling Frequency arbitrary
Limitations (1)Not multitimbral
(2)Does not support the following DXi v2.0 features: Automation, multi-output

Basic Operation
Panel size and color
For ease of operation, you can change the size of the user interface panel, as well as the background and text color. These options are accessed via the opt button in the bottom of the panel --> Panel Size, Color Customize.
* If you change the panel size, please close and reopen the window once. In some host applications, the panel does not change until you have reopened the song file.

Knobs
When you left-click a knob, a slider appears for manipulation. Minute adjustments can also be made by using the mouse wheel. To close the slider, right-click it or perform a left-click in a different place.

Changing programs
In the lower part of the panel there is a LCD which displays the program name. Click it to open an overview of banks/programs. Left-click the desired program to select it. Right-click to cancel.

Oscillators

Synth1 has two oscillators. The basic parameters of each oscillator, such as waveshape and pitch, can be adjusted. The pitch of oscillator2 ,FM and pulse width can be varied over time using modulation envelopes.