D16 Group Releases Releases Multitimbral Polyphonic Synthesizer LuSH-101

October 22nd, 2012 by Gabriel Lamorie

The European synth and virtual instrument developers D16, have released their latest synth that was announced in September. The LuSH-101is a huge synth that comes with over 1700 presets. Everything you could ever need in a single instrument is provided, including eight separate preset layers with their own mod matrix, built in effects, mixer and much more.

The luscious interface of LuSH-101.

Download LuSH-101 today for $199 MSRP for Mac or PC as VST or AU formats. Here is what D16 says about their new synth:

“The multilayer architecture guarantees that both the sound design possibilities and number of unique situations in which LuSH-101 can be used are virtually limitless. Layered sounds can be created simply by assigning the layers to the same MIDI channel; the results can sound as massive as anything imaginable! Assigning the layers to different keyboard zones allows you to create even the most sophisticated splits. Of course, you can always assign the various layers to different MIDI channels for 8-part multitimbral usage. And, virtually any combination of splits, layers, and multitimbrality is possible with just a single instance of LuSH. With each layer working as an independent synthesizer with its own polyphony, parameters, enhanced arpeggiator, and a palette of only the finest insert effects, LuSH-101 can push your creativity to unprecedented levels!

…Innovative oscillator algorithms developed by D16 make LuSH-101 sound exactly like a sampled hardware analog synth—but without the sampling! There is no aliasing in the oscillators, even at 22kHz from the note’s base frequency. Vibrato and pitch bend do not affect the spectral quality of the oscillators, allowing LuSH-101 to sound completely authentic under all conditions.

A problem present in many virtual analogue synths is that the harmonics of generated sound waves start to disappear well below (and up to) the Nyquist frequency, causing the them to sound dull and lacking in clarity and punch. LuSH-101 was designed from the ground up to avoid this, resulting in a very rich and clear sound, even from the simplest waveforms!

Full Features

Multilayer architecture with 8 independent Layers (per-layer properties)
- Up to 32 voices of polyphony
- MIDI channel
- Keyboard zone
- Audio output
- Synthesis
  - Oscillators (Saw, PWM, Noise), with Supersaw and HardSync options
  - Sub Oscillator (5 waveforms)
  - Self-oscillating, high-quality, multimode filter
  - Passive high-pass filter
  - Up to 8 voice unison with Tune, Cutoff and Panorama spread
  - 2 LFOs with optional tempo synchronization and re-triggering modes (Trig, Gate, Arpe, None)
  - 2 envelopes with re-triggering modes (Trig, Gate, LFO1, LFO2)
- Insert effect (selectable algorithms):
  - Chorus
  - String Ensemble
  - Phaser
  - Flanger
  - Distortion
  - Vowel filter
  - Decimator
  - Tremolo
- Modulation Matrix (modulation sources):
  - Note velocity
  - Pitch bend
  - Modulation wheel
  - Expression pedal
  - Sustain pedal
  - Keyboard’s aftertouch
  - Note pitch
  - Arpeggiator’s output
- Arpeggiator
  - Step sequencer (Gate and Tie per step)
  - 6 Run modes (Up, Down, Up and Down, Down and Up, Random, Manual)
  - Chord mode (Gater)
  - 3 Hold modes (Normal, Toggle, Trigger)
  - Shuffle
  - Tempo multiplier (Full notes, Dotted notes, Triplets)
Mixer
- Parametric EQs (1 per channel strip)
- Compressors (1 per channel strip)
- Up to 11 freely-assignable stereo output busses per instance
- Send FX’s (Reverb, Chorus, Delay with tempo sync)
Presets
- Over 1700 factory presets
- 5 preset categories (whole synth, single layer, Arpeggiator, Reverb, Delay)
- Advanced, file-based preset browser
Miscellaneous
- Advanced MIDI learn
- Parameter mapping for VST / AU automation”

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