Essential Information About Sugar Bytes Unique Software
- Virtual synth focused on vocals with a Vowel Filter and chainable formants for unique singing timbres.
- Dual oscillator with a warm analog character, ideal for leads, pads, and powerful basses.
- Expressive filter section (LP/HP/BP, comb) + two chained multi-effects for fast sound design.
- Creative control: recordable X/Y pad, sequencer, duophonic arpeggiator, NKS integration for Maschine and Komplete Kontrol.
What Unique Is For
Unique is a software synthesizer designed to sculpt expressive "vocal" timbres and modern analog textures. It excels on lead lines that cut through the mix, enveloping pads, deep basses, and memorable hooks. Whether you produce pop, electro, hip-hop, house, synthwave, or soundtrack music, its vowel filter and simple yet powerful engine speed up inspiration.
Main Features
Expressive Formant Filters
The Vowel Filter allows chaining 2 or 4 formants and playing them in multiple ways to simulate natural vocal articulations, speaking, singing, or growling. Low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, and comb filters provide a classic and modern palette, perfect for animating your timbral movements.
Oscillators with Analog Grain
Two main oscillators inspired by the "Golden Age" deliver warm presence and clear transients. Saw, Triple Saw, Pulse, and Triple FM waveforms, complemented by filterable noise and a Sub Sine, cover vintage strings, synthetic pianos, aggressive leads, and dense basses.
Modulation, Playability, and Dynamics
A recordable X/Y pad, built-in sequencer, and easy-to-assign controllers (right-click) energize sounds instantly. The duophonic arpeggiator, polyphonic auto-pan per oscillator, LFOs with fade functions (rate/intensity), and polyphonic portamento enable organic performances.
Effects and Workflow
Two chained multi-effect units quickly refine the sound. The 1.5 interface adopts a flat, readable design, displays values and scales at every adjustment, and streamlines a results-oriented workflow.
Integration and Presets
NKS compatibility for immediate mapping in Maschine and Komplete Kontrol. Over 300 presets categorized (Bass, Pads, Leads, etc.), including a playfully named "Erotique" folder, offer inspiring starting points for your hooklines.
Technical Specifications
System Requirements
- macOS: macOS 10.13 or higher.
- Windows: Windows 7 or higher.
Supported Formats
- macOS: VST2, VST3, AU, AAX.
- Windows: VST2, VST3, AAX, standalone application.
- Integration: NKS for Maschine and Komplete Kontrol.
Oscillators and Filters
- 2 main oscillators with 5 waveforms: Sawtooth, Triple Saw, Pulse, Triple FM, Noise with tonal filter.
- Dedicated Sub Sine to reinforce bass frequencies.
- 5 filter types: low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, comb, and Vowel Filter (chain of 2 or 4 formants).
Modulation and Control
- Recordable X/Y pad.
- Built-in sequencer and MIDI Learn, host automation.
- Duophonic arpeggiator, polyphonic auto-pan per oscillator.
- LFOs with fade algorithms (speed/intensity) and polyphonic portamento.
Effects and Workflow
- Two chained multi-effect sections for sonic polishing.
- Version 1.5 interface with flat design, immediate display of values and scales.
Presets and Included Content
- Over 300 presets by various artists, categorized (Bass, Pads, Leads, etc.).
- Additional "Erotique" folder for bold textures.