Asper
by zOne.sk
4.4 / 5     (22 votes)
Win32 Win64
   
VST
Asper is an experimental synth combining wave table, subtractive, phase distortion and physical modeling for sound generation.

Idea was to add humanization to the sound on oscillator level in order to simulate behavior of real world instrument where each hit is different. It is not trying to simulate sound behavior like in analog synth, but rather to simulate Round Robin.

Instead of complex modulation I decided to split wavelet OSC to two layers that each has it's own control. This way is you can easily control (for example) attack per velocity without assigning any modulation source. You can detune each layer, enable comb filter, enable pitch envelope or phase distortion to each layer individually. All blending control have individual shape setting for each layer or even inverse mode in order to have different amount or phase while using same MIDI CC or velocity.
  • One wave table oscillator.
  • 118 wave tables that can be combined in multiple ways.
  • Comb filter for both wave table layers.
  • Advanced amplitude adjustment with break point control for better control.
  • Phase distortion for each wave table layer with 5 different shapes and it's own detune.
  • Mod section for Phase distortion with sync option.
  • One noise sub synth.
  • Round Robin simulation on oscillator level for both wave table and noise OSC.
  • Set blending mode based on velocity or control with assignable MIDI CC.
  • Ability to control shape for morphing, filter, FM amount starting from Exponential to Logarithmic.
  • Filter with parallel or serial mode.
  • Mod section for filter.
  • Shaper, two modes.
  • Saturation.
  • Portamento for mono with adjustable velocity level for triggering.
  • Vibrato module.
  • Interactive GUI with mouse over for each element that can be changed or adjusted.
  • Each control that have assignable MIDI CC have additional display for assigned controller.
  • All envelope controls have additional 6 quick sub presets to choose from.
  • Ensemble module for for unison or even reverb like simulation.
  • Simple soft clipper to prevent clipping that can be disabled.
  • Randomization for almost each subsection.
  • Simple preset manager.
  • One page with adjustable GUI scale, 80 up to 150%.
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Downloads
salv Apr 20 2023
Apr 20 2023
no Mac M1 version soon???
XeloX Aug 24 2023
Aug 24 2023
I would love to play with this beauty, but unluckily for me it’s windows only. Hopefully will be in future?? And if so, make sure it works on older Macs too, my Mac runs on High Sierra and can not be updated. Mac’s just run a long time :)
Sonic Sirius Apr 16 2023
Apr 16 2023
The Digital Life Soundbank by Abc Sound Design for the zOne.sk - Asper. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4sAZyYMPng
pk Oct 22 2022
(3 / 5)
Oct 22 2022
Make it open source and for linux!
MG Sep 04 2022
Sep 04 2022
I'm interested in trying this, seems like a neat idea, any plans to make it an AU? Does it work on Apple at all?
Sluicy Aug 30 2022
(5 / 5)
Aug 30 2022
Probably one of the best free synthesizer plugins I have used.
Space Specs Aug 14 2022
(2 / 5)
Aug 14 2022
Did not live up my expectations
Jarvis Aug 16 2022
Aug 16 2022
Ok, based on what? Its great plugin afaik.
Sluicy Aug 30 2022
Aug 30 2022
I think you just haven't played around with it enough, I've been producing for 4 years, and I think this plugin astonishing.
Fresh spider2x0 Sep 01 2022
Sep 01 2022
I've been producing for 1 years, and I think too fire plugin
Mastartiq Aug 14 2022
(5 / 5)
Aug 14 2022
Top top top!!! One of the best free VST available. I recommend anyone to try it!
Grannitus Aug 12 2022
(5 / 5)
Aug 12 2022
Bin zwar kein Synthi Nerd, aber dieses Teil ist kostenlos und erklärt seine Funktionen von selbst - hatte ich noch nie so schnell verstanden! Die Sounds sind 1.Klasse, die Bedienung ebenso..... Läuft unter Cubase 12 genauso Samplitude, Cakewalk und Mixbus32C-7 optimal Gut - Danke!!!
Squid Boi Aug 11 2022
(5 / 5)
Aug 11 2022
Another awesome synth by z0ne! Glad to see a 64bit version too! Gonna be using this one quite a bit!
TA-AT Aug 09 2022
(5 / 5)
Aug 09 2022
Free? ..... get outta town! Amazing!!!!!
Fresh spider2x0 Aug 09 2022
(5 / 5)
Aug 09 2022
Sounds fire, Like it!
Anonymous Aug 09 2022
(5 / 5)
Aug 09 2022
Fantastic!
Patrik Aug 08 2022
(5 / 5)
Aug 08 2022
Wow! Just had a quick look, but I'm impressed so far! Mainly because of: VST2 in 32 (! ) and 64 bit :-) Built in preset manager (even if just simple). Really usabel randomize feature. Nice looking - and resizable - GUI with just one page. No crash so far with energyXT 3 in 32 bit and EXT64 in 64 bit. Good sound with interesting features. Thanks a lot!
Kollusion Aug 08 2022
(4 / 5)
Aug 08 2022
Thanks for the freebie, & Respect for your honesty in the description. Cheers.
Grids Aug 08 2022
(4 / 5)
Aug 08 2022
This is a really interesting synth. I instantly created some really interesting and innovative textural and melodic sounds. I am a fan of creative/experimental synth approaches (Chimera, Subduer, Atlantis, Pendulate, Orca, Cygnus, Vital etc.). I really like how it was possible to make synths sounds more organic like a raw instrument. I did find that the GUI glitched a lot though and I had to open and close the plugin to access certain parameters due to the glitching. I will definitely keep using this but would love an update without GUI glitching.
zak Aug 07 2022
(5 / 5)
Aug 07 2022
Just excellent!
jeremy Aug 07 2022
Aug 07 2022
I am in love with this thing ive made dubstep with it and some other cool music one of my go to s in the studio never not use it (:
I like turtles Aug 07 2022
(4 / 5)
Aug 07 2022
A very flexible synth with a lot of potential. The controls are a bit flimsy and there is lot to learn. But anyways great sounding beast.
Patrik Aug 07 2022
(5 / 5)
Aug 07 2022
Wow! Just after a super-quick look at it, I'm loving several things about it: * 32+64 bit VST2! * 64 bit VST3 * Built-in preset management * Resizable * Beautiful GUI * Sensible randomize feature * Interesting, good sounds .
Don Aug 07 2022
(5 / 5)
Aug 07 2022
Thanks for the 32bit
Erisian Aug 07 2022
(5 / 5)
Aug 07 2022
Awesome sounding synth with impressive physical modelling and cool morphing capabilities. Download and play and you'll be gone for hours!
Mazzy Aug 06 2022
(4 / 5)
Aug 06 2022
Wow, bester EnsembleEffekt, den ich je gehört habe! Dichte Flächen, Random-Buttons, tolle spacige Klänge, hat mich stundenlang animiert um Sounds zu basteln ...
PSY-LION Aug 06 2022
(5 / 5)
Aug 06 2022
Simply amazing! TOP Quality!