CNET Editors' review
If you're a musician who wants to add time-evolving soundscapes, create perfectly resolved waveform loops, or draw from more than 700 preset sounds, Absynth offers it all from a neat and tidy interface. The version we tested doesn't come with the full array of presets, but the demo library of close to 150 sounds is more than enough to speak to Absynth's amazing sound diversity. We like the straightforward nature of the interface, which lets you choose presets quickly and play with waveform, envelope, and oscillator channels to shape new sounds. You can draw your waveforms by hand or choose from Absynth's collection to make the complicated process much easier. We were a bit put off by the annoying 30-minute demo limit, but after a few run-throughs, you'll probably want to buy the full version anyway. Offering a full range of sounds, editing capabilities, sampling features, and extensive waveform and envelope flexibility, we recommend this program wholeheartedly to musicians looking to create warm, rich sounds with ease.
Publisher's Description
From Native Instruments:
ABSYNTH 3 is a powerful instrument combining synthesis with sampling. The clearly structured user-interface and innovative features turns the sound design process into a creative and enjoyable musical journey. Let your imagination be heard.
Now in its third generation, the award-winning synthesizer continues to build on its untouchable reputation. From futuristic synths to rhythmic mayhem, vintage sounds to ambient layers and completely unique, alien soundscapes ABSYNTH 3 seduces with sublime sounds. The possibilities offered by its semi-modular architecture and powerful, unique features stretch well beyond the boundaries of existing synthesizers, creating an extremely diverse spectrum of amazing sounds.
ABSYNTH 3 brings dozens of new features that greatly expand its already extraordinary sound spectrum. The powerful synthesizer now incorporates a new user interface with convenient one-window editing, envelope-controlled surround sound features, live audio inputs, real-time fractalization, unison mode, advanced envelope control, 2 new special effects and 256 additional presets.
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"Abysyth 3 - "Out Of This World""
Version: Absynth 3.0.1
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The combination of sounds and rthythm is a dream come true! This is Music!
Cons
The 30 minute timeout and can't save
Summary
I really love this synth. I only wish I could afford the real deal. I've been trying to find a soft synth that would capture some of the sounds of the Moog 6 that I played and recorded 34 years ago in my Electronic Music college course and the Abysynth 3 has come the closest and has performed beyond my wildest dreams!
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