New Tool (2.8-3.1): Padsynth

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But that would be a good idea for a separate tool: something that can create unison on an existing instrument… The problem is, I have too many tool ideas already…

I had the basis on one in a Tool (at least for 2.7, not tested with 2.8) but the setting are hard coded (eg fixed 8 voices), spread and adjustments are random and it was partly a proof of concept and hasn’t been updated in a long time.

Idea: Unison Generator

Hi. Now that you can have multiple samples overlapping, the obvious question (at least to me) is this: Could a LUA Script be made which, for instance, takes the sinewave in your instrument-slot, and creates 7 additional overlapping KeyZones (i.e. Original sinewave was c1-c8, 7 additional sinewaves will be c1-c8) and then allow a slider per additional sample to define the amount of detune. This would allow for some serious doubling up and “fattening” of sounds, by the same method as, for instan…

BitArts did suggest an alternative method for more even spread and apparently more typical type unison sound.

How To Achieve A Real Unison Efffect

Okay, since we’re meanwhile able to layer samples with the native Renoise instruments, it’s possible to achieve a unison FX like the Unsion device in Reason or for example the really phatt unison mode in Sylenth1 does. The most important thing is just to know, what actually is a unison FX and what does a unison device do? A unsion sounds pretty much like a chorus. Though there are a few important differences. A common chorus modulates its source (pitch & pan) and then provides the result as a s…

One day I might try and do some more to my small collection of tools. Ordered a refurbished eeepc earlier, so maybe I can do little bits and bobs on the move and during the times the boss isn’t in at work (early mornings/late evenings/weekends.)