Modwave Native Wavetable Synthesizer A powerful synthesizer with distinctive wave tones, Kaoss Physics and Motion Sequencing 2.0.
Modwave, released in 2021, builds on the legacy of DW and transforms it into a modern monster synth with
incredibly deep wave generators, great filters, incredibly flexible modulation,
sophisticated pattern sequencer and macro controls to create unique, powerful and highly customizable instruments. sounds and phrases.
✔️ What is a wave table?
Wavetables are sets of single-cycle digital signals arranged in a specific order. The “position” of the wavetable determines which waveform is produced. Moving the position using an envelope, LFO, or other modulation source results in subtle or dramatic changes in timbre. Some wave systems switch abruptly from one waveform to another; others fade smoothly between them. Modwave can do any of them.
Modifiers
Use over 30 modifiers to change the character of any wavetable during loading. For example, isolate odd or even harmonics, add weight with quantization or saturation with anti-aliasing, or redefine the gritty nature of old-school wave synths with Vintage 8 and 12 options.
Transformation
13 types of morphing allow you to stretch, compress, reflect and otherwise change wavetables in real time, changing their timbre and – when modulated – creating additional movement in the sound. Sync creates classic swept-sync tones using just one oscillator. Three special Morph types – FM, AM and Ring Mod – modulate Osc 2 with Osc 1, and the last two even apply to samples.
A/B mixture
Using a unique A/B mode, oscillators can blend any two wavetables with phase-locking precision—as opposed to simply layering voices—unlocking the dimension of intermediate waveforms. For example, add body to subtle waveforms or a little sizzle to a soft tone. Even the attenuation between two different “modifier” versions of the same wavetable. Of course, the A/B mix can be modulated in real time.
✔️ Known issues
Ableton Live: Program changes are slower than expected for VST3 instruments in general, on both Windows and macOS.
The slowdown is more noticeable for plugins with a large number of automated parameters, including modwave native.
On macOS we suggest using the AU version of modwave native as a workaround. Ableton is aware of this issue.
