Rumblence:zoyd
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an AudioUnit Music Device by Urs Heckmann

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overview


Zoyd is a virtual Synthesizer. It has a rich feature set embedded in a semi-modular architecture to produce unique sonic experience. It doesn't try to simulate existing technology and has it's own character.

Zoyd has the capability to produce powerful, warm bass sounds, metallic chirp, silky pads and lots of destructive noise. Roundabout 80 parameters allow for extensible ways to tweak the sound.

Though Zoyd's internal workings are different in some way from common stuff, the knobs look quite familiar and invite for instant sound design.

To get an impression what Zoyd is, try John's wonderful Preset:

"We R ILL"

The Zoyd can sing! (At least a little bit...)

 

one update rarely comes alone 9/6/03

- improved drawing speed (essential for automation)
- Logic doesn't "rest" anymore during mousing
- Faster, more reliable controls update on preset changes

Bugfix update 8/6/03

- automation works now
- correct screen redraw in Logic 6
- linear knob default behaviour
- pop-up menues
- additional MFM-like glow for knobs
(notify me in case of problems and keep the old copy)

 

Here's a little stupid demo song : Hear The Zoyd Talk (mp3, ca 3MB)
6 instances of Zoyd, 2 More Feedback Machines and some drums from EXS24 in Logic 5.5 - only factory presets with little automation. no other stuff used
Another Zoyd demo by Zeitfraktur (Sascha Kujawa) : Zoyd_ZF.mp3 (mp3, ca 1.2MB)


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