Wusik Releases Wusik 4000 Modular Synth/Sampler
After much anticipation, the creative minds at Wusik have launched a new modular synth/sampler – Wusik 4000. Unlike their existing sampler, Wusik Station, Wusik 4000 employs the use of individual modules that chain to create a fixed audio path. Modules can be re-arranged for different modulation options.
Modular synth/sampler complete with module SDK for users who desire a more personal experience.
Wusik 4000 is also complete with a module SDK so users can program and create their own modules to use in sound creation.
Wusik 4000 is available now for $99.95 and $79.95 for previous purchases. There is also a free fully functional version (sans presets and preset saving). The synth/sampler works with PC and Mac in VST/AU 32 and 64 bit versions.
Here are more details from Wusik:
But how Wusik 4000 works? Is that just a regular Modular system? No, it is not. Wusik 4000 has a fixed path of audio, but with a modular wire system for modulations. Audio and Events are dynamic routed in this way.
- MIDI Modules will process and output Note Events and other MIDI data
- Modulation Modules will process modulation information using the above data
- Envelopes will be processed using voice-allocation information set by checking which AMP Envelope has free-voices. This voice information is sent to all POLY modules that are processed next
- Now we process all Sound Generators.
- Filters are the next stage, the Dry/Wet parameter let you adjust if the filter will process in series or in parallel mode.
- Voices are mixed into a single stereo path.
- Effects are processed.
- SFX Send to Master is copied so when the Master Layer is processed, it will use this information for the Master Effects.
But if I want to use a Sound Generator, let´s say, a Sawtooth OSC, to modulate something but not output its audio? Simple, just set its Volume to zero, as it is not applied into the Module Modulation Output. You can still set the Amount of output you want from the Wire Input and Output, including Min and Max values.
Can I attach multiple cables/wires from one source to another? Yes, as many as you want.
- Preset Categorized and with Author, Tags, Collection Name, Genre, Description and the possibility of searching for those options. Each preset is a XML file with the .w4kPreset file extension, and includes all information in a single file, so you can also move around files and organize in different folder structures. (Besides sample information which are stored in a different folder)
- Open-Source Module SDK. (JUCE based) Yes, if you are a coder, you can make your own modules. Visit the following link for more information: https://github.com/Wusik4000/Wusik_4000_SDK
- Nearly unlimited number of layers: each layer has its own settings: volume, pan, number of voices, effects, octave, fine, key-zones, velocity-zones, SFX Send to Master Layer, … just see the videos for extra details.
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