Gladiator is here !
Tone2 has just released PC version of its new virtual synthesizer, the very promising Gladiator (Mac version to be available before Christmas, we will announce it asa it's available). Instead of using usual synthesis, Tone2 has created Harmonic Content Morphing (HCM) Synthesis. This new synthesis method is based on a large and expandable repertoire of standard waves like pulse, unique synthetic waveforms as well as resynthesis waves like trumpets, organs, pianos and voice samples. These waves can be modified in real-time, altering its harmonic structure, syncing, waveshaping (see below the incredible variety of synthesis tools, filters, etc.). In total there are more than 30,000 different spectra available for combination and modulation.
Some of the synthesis features : Advanced HCM (new synthesis, unique sounds), FM, AM, PWM (can be applied on every waveform), Sync, Phase modulation / PM, Vocoder sounds (512 bands), Waveshaping, Supersaw (can be applied on every waveform), additive sounds (512 harmonics), resynthesis sounds, Phase distortion, sample playback, real stereo, 18 oscillators per voice, 74 different oscillator types with 30208 waveforms, additional user defined waveforms with modifiers, alias free/162x oversampling (sample playback), Modular routing, etc.
Some of the filter and effects : 40 different filters (analog, vocal, comb, elliptic, phaser, lowpass, highpass, bandpass, notch, EQ...), 20 different effects, 7 distortion types, programmable arpeggiator, step LFO and trancegate, BPM syncable, IQM for clearer chords (intelligent microtuning), 4x stereo unison, etc.
You can download a PC demo.
Price is $199 (149 €)
