Louis Gorenfeld (aka Extent Of The Jam) has released an updated version of Digits, a freeware phase distortion synthesizer for Windows and Mac.
Digits VSTi is here! Digits is a phase distortion synthesizer inspired by Casio’s CZ series but takes that form of synthesis to the limit. Create warm pads, glitchy sounds, dirty basses, filthy sweeps, screaming leads, and anything in-between.
Digits is available for free download via Louis Gorenfeld’s website (310kB download size, 32-bit VSTi plugin for Windows & Mac). I’ve noticed that there’s a 64-bit version of the plugin available for Linux, however I’m not sure if the Windows and Mac versions are available in 64-bit format.
The new (v1.3) version of Digits introduces several important improvements and bug fixes, including a custom GUI interface (the previous versions use the host program’s default GUI). The code is also been optimized in order to reduce the CPU hit.
The synthesizer is based on the phase distortion synthesis technique, which was used in various CZ-series synthesizers by Casio. It sounds somewhat similar to FM synthesis, but is significantly easier to program sounds with (to me, at least).
Audio Demo
Check out the Digits audio demo:
Links
Download Digits: click here
Last Updated on November 18, 2012 by Tomislav Zlatic.
