Synapse Audio – Proxima v1.0.1 for WiN

Immerse yourself in the golden age of analog synthesis with Proxima—a meticulously crafted plug-in that brings the iconic warmth and character of vintage analog synthesizers to your DAW. Using advanced circuit modeling, every nuance of the original hardware—from rich oscillators to luxurious filters and a distorting amp—has been recreated with unprecedented accuracy.

At the heart of Proxima is a unique analog synthesizer from 1982, renowned for its rich 6-voice polyphony, signature Curtis analog chips, and for being the first synthesizer with integrated MIDI input and output.

While Proxima faithfully reproduces the sound and character of the original hardware, it has been enhanced with additional features that simplify the creative process and seamlessly integrate the hardware into the realm of software synthesizers. These include additional filter types, a powerful 10-slot modulation matrix, a comprehensive arpeggiator/sequencer, and an effects section for further sound processing.

Possibilities

Proxima’s powerful arpeggiator /sequencer is designed with ease of use in mind, featuring an accessible and intuitive interface that simplifies the process of adding rhythmic or cyclic elements to a patch. Despite its simplicity, it offers extensive programmability and is capable of complex modulations thanks to its use as a modulation source in the Mod matrix.

Advanced Effects Algorithms

The effects section plays a vital role in sound design. The effects applied to a patch—from soaring electric guitar solos to sweeping pads—largely determine its final tone.

• Accurate circuit simulation
  
• Two high-quality virtual amplitude generators
  
• Filter types: low-pass and band-pass (12/24 dB)
  
• 8x oversampling mechanism
  
• Extensive effects section
  
• Up to 12 voices of polyphony
  
• Advanced arpeggiator/sequencer with 5 modulation slots
  
• MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) support
  
• MTS support (micro-tuning)