Synapse Audio Dune 3
Synapse Audio Dune 3
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The best DUNE ever, now in Full HD!
DUNE 3 is a next-generation software synthesizer plugin designed for creating music on a personal computer. It was developed with the highest possible standard of audio quality in mind and to offer exceptional flexibility in sound design tasks. The latter is achieved via its modulation system, the new Differential Unison Engine (DUNE) - hence the name. Despite the complexity of the synthesizer, fast vector processing and support for multiple processor cores both allow DUNE 3 to run with a moderate CPU load on modern systems. DUNE 3 was tested by experienced music producers to guarantee its ambitious design goals were met. It comes with high quality sounds, with few exceptions created entirely by professional sound designers. DUNE 3 is available in VST®, AAX and Audio Unit formats.
DUNE 3 builds on the award-winning DUNE 2 synthesizer, adding frequently requested features and innovative ideas, to create the best DUNE experience ever!
DUNE 3 comes with many new patches crafted by expert sound designers. Since DUNE 3 is fully patch-compatible with DUNE 2, it includes its presets as well,
doubling the factory library size to more than 1000 patches.
The scalable user interface supports Full HD, as well as Retina displays on the Mac.
Listen to the Demo Sounds
New powerful features
Dual filter
The revised filter section in Dune 3 now sports a dual multimode filter plus an insert effect. Different routing modes like serial/parallel and seamless blend via the Balance knob allow for unlimited creative input! New filter types have been added as well, and include zero-delay feedback filters derived from our latest analog modeling technology. For creative applications, new insert effects like the formant/vowel filter or phaser greatly increase the range of sound design possibilities.
Dual Arpeggiator
Two arpeggiator units instead of just one greatly increase the sound design capabilities of DUNE 3. The Arpeggiators can be programmed independently and support both classic Up/Down arps, as well as playing back different sequences or even MIDI files. Furthermore, new features like the Random mode or programmable Arp Hold make the arpeggiator more powerful than ever before!
Improved oscillators
At the heart of DUNE 3 are its powerful oscillator blocks. DUNE 3 supports VA, FM and Wavetable synthesis. With a maximum reserve of 8320 oscillators at full polyphony, DUNE 3 is a true unison monster, unlikely to ever run out of oscillators.
New in DUNE 3 is the "Swarm" mode, an evolution of the classic Supersaw oscillator.
Each oscillator gets its own subtle modulation in this mode, breathing a lot more life into the sound than possible previously!
New effects algorithms
DUNE 3 offers many new effect algorithms in all categories like Distortion, Chorus, Phaser, EQ, Delay and Reverb.
One of the most important additions is the new Equalizer, which sports technology from our GQ-7 Graphic Equalizer rack extension.
Designed as a professional mixing and mastering equalizer, the new EQ offers four bands with high-quality parametric and shelving EQs, plus two additional low- and high cut filters with variable slopes. All filters in the EQ are designed to handle modulation without artifacts, such that the EQ can be used for creative purposes outside the realm of traditional EQ applications.
Another great new effect algorithm is the new Shimmer Hall, an exclusive feature of DUNE 3 - ideal for lush ambient sounds, wonderful pads and leads!
WAV File Editor
Since version 3.4, WAV files can be included in sounds in DUNE 3. This is done via oscillator 3. For the loaded WAV file the loop region can be set. When loop is enabled, the selected segment is repeated continuously as long as a note is played. WAV files that can be imported are 16, 24, and 32-bit WAV files between 44.1 and 192 kHz sample rate, mono and stereo.
Feature Summary
- VA, Wavetable and FM Synthesis
- Two oscillator stacks with 32 oscillators each
- Third oscillator and white/pink noise generator
- 8x Unison = up to 520 oscillators per note!
- Comprehensive Wavetable Editor
- Full version comes with 1000 patches
- Dual Arpeggiator with MIDI import
- Dual filter with Balance and serial/parallel routing
- Analog-modeled zero-delay feedback filters
- Four graphical envelopes (MSEG)
- Three low-frequency oscillators (LFO)
- Modulation matrix for synth and FX parameters
- Two Master FX busses with 9 high-quality effects each
- Available in VST2, VST3, Audio Unit and AAX formats
System Requirements
PC: Windows 7 SP 1 or later, 2.5 GHz quad core CPU or better, 64-bit host that is VST 2, VST 3 or AAX compatible.
ProTools 11 or higher is required for the AAX version.
Mac: OS X 10.11 or later, 2.5 GHz quad core CPU or better, 64-bit host that supports VST 2, VST 3, Audio Unit or AAX plugins.
Native Audio Unit and VST3 versions are available for Silicon M1/M2-based Macs. ProTools 11 or higher is required for the AAX version.
DUNE 3 supports Native Instruments' NKS format. It is compatible with Maschine and Komplete Kontrol S-Series keyboards.
