Essential Information About Absynth 6 Software
- Semi-modular hybrid synthesizer: combines subtractive, FM, granular, and wavetable synthesis for rich and extraordinary textures.
- Designed for evolving soundscapes: three-voice architecture, multi-level envelopes, and creative effects for continuously moving sounds.
- Instant creativity: Mutator (intelligent morphing), visual browser, and over 2,000 presets including more than 350 new ones.
- Modern expressivity: supports MPE, polyphonic aftertouch, multichannel surround, and micro-tuning via MTS-ESP.
What Absynth 6 Is For
Absynth 6 is a virtual instrument tailored for
sound design, electronic music, ambient, experimental pop, and
sound for picture. While a classic synthesizer often aims for immediate effectiveness (bass, leads, plucks), Absynth 6 excels at creating
ethereal textures, drones, cinematic atmospheres, organic pads, and "living" timbres that evolve over time. It caters both to producers who want to start from inspiring presets and to creators who enjoy sculpting every detail, from oscillator to spatialization.
Main Features
Semi-modular hybrid three-voice engine
At the heart of Absynth 6 is a
semi-modular architecture designed for unrestricted exploration:
three voices/oscillators that can interact, modulate each other, and combine to shift from subtle tones to dense soundscapes. The blend of synthesis modes (subtractive, FM, granular, and wavetable) allows starting from a familiar harmonic base, then injecting movement, grain, and controlled instability.
Advanced modulation and ultra-detailed envelopes
Absynth's signature is its ability to make the sound "breathe." Its
68-point multi-level envelopes (with looping, curves, and sustain phases) facilitate creating long transitions, metamorphosing timbres, and very precise sonic trajectories. Add dedicated
LFOs, plus a modulation system incorporating macros, velocity, and modulation wheel assignments, and you get an ideal workflow for expressive, detailed, and evolving sounds.
Mutator, visual browser, and editing for speed (or depth)
When you want to break out of a routine, the
Mutator becomes an idea generator: preset morphing, depth adjustment, controlled randomness, and
transformation history to compare and undo changes. The
visual browser speeds up bank exploration, while the
new waveform editor provides fine control to precisely shape the sound material. The result: an approach both intuitive for immediate play and deep enough for advanced sound design.
Creative effects and surround spatialization
Absynth 6 includes
original creative effects that fully contribute to the instrument's "supernatural" character, including the
Aetherizer and the
Cloud Filter. Each effect can benefit from
true multichannel surround spatialization, opening powerful possibilities for immersive audio, video game ambiances, sound installations, or simply wider and deeper mixes.
Expressive playing, hardware integration, and modern tunings
For keyboardists and next-generation controllers, Absynth 6 supports
polyphonic aftertouch and
MPE, allowing more nuance per note (timbre, vibrato, filters, space, etc.). Integration with
Kontrol keyboards and
Maschine facilitates daily use. Finally,
MTS-ESP compatibility enables exploring
micro-tuning and alternative tunings in real time, useful for novel harmonic colors or contemporary tuning systems.
Technical Specifications
Oscillators and synthesis
- Semi-modular architecture with three voices/oscillators
- Subtractive, FM, wavetable, and granular synthesis modes
- Advanced modulation system with macros, velocity, and modulation wheel assignments
Modulation and envelopes
- 68-point multi-level envelopes with looping and curves
- Sample Jump envelope mode for randomized playback
- Dedicated LFOs for modulation
Effects
- Original Absynth creative effects, including the Aetherizer and Cloud Filter
- Surround spatialization for each effect
Interface
- New, more convenient interface
- Visual browser for preset browsing
- Waveform editor offering precise control
Compatibility and integration
- Fully compatible with previous versions of Absynth
- Complete integration with Kontrol keyboards and Maschine
- Supports MTS-ESP for micro-tuning and alternative tunings in real time
- Compatible with ASIO, Core Audio, and WASAPI drivers
Supported formats
- Works in VST3, AU, and AAX 64-bit hosts
System requirements
- Windows 10 or 11 (latest Service Pack)
- Mac OS 14, 15, 26 (latest update)
- Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent, or Apple Silicon processor
- 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended)
- Internet connection required for installation and activation (offline use possible afterward)
Included content
- Over 2,000 original presets, including more than 350 new ones
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