ABSYNTH 5 is an exceptional synthesizer with unique sonic potential and 1,800 preset sounds. Its speciality is a limitless spectrum of unusual, evolving sounds created using the powerful, hybrid synthesis architecture and sophisticated modulation and effect system - resulting in sounds far removed from the everyday. What's more ABSYNTH 5 is not just a synthesizer, but a powerful effect plug-in for treating audio tracks using the unique ABSYNTH 5 effects bank.

Features

• Semi-modular synthesizer offering an unprecedented range of sonic possibilities
• Innovative and unique combination of multiple synthesis and sampling techniques
• Greatly improved user-interface and enhanced workflow
• KoreSound™ Browser for easy searchinh of 1,200 KORE-configured presets
• ABSYNTH 4 uses the KoreSound™ format, macro controls automatically map onto KORE control elements
• Wave morphing feature and powerful effects greatly extend ABSYNTH 4's sonic range
• New master ADSR section and 16 freely-assignable macro controls for quick and easy control of the sound
• Flexible 68-breakpoint envelopes with templates and envelope step sequencer
• Sophisticated surround sound function per channel
• Live stereo input for each channel and new audio modulator section allow ABSYNTH to be used as a fully-featured effect unit

Interfaces:

• Stand-alone
• Audio Units™
• VST™
• RTAS® under Pro Tools 8™
• Core Audio™
• DirectSound™
• ASIO®

New in v5.1.1

• Full AAX support
• Detachable performance views
• Maximum delay time for multicomb, pipe and echos - doubled
• Enhanced Filter parameter label
• Better Dialog window positioning
• Updated dialog window style
• Improved anti-aliasing in oscillators
• Various bugfixes

New in v5.1.0

• 64bit compatibility with OSX 10.7
• Now supports AAX plugin format
• Various minor fixes since 5.0.3
• New preset format with support for Maschine 1.7 sound browser

New in v5.0.3

• Mac OS X 64-bit compatibility (AU, VST & Standalone).
• Modified template folder location.
• Morph Edit page crash fixed.
• Program Change crash fixed.
• Renaming Macro Controls fixed.
• Several graphic glitches and lots of smaller bugs fixed.