Wusik JX1 is a new virtual analog synthesizer in the Wusik lineup that is available for free for a limited time. It’s fully functional except for the preset saving capabilities,
It certainly seems like the tail end of March is rife with cheap and free plugins. If you’ve been on the hunt for a new virtual analog synth, then you certainly are spoiled for choice with Charlatan and Substitute.
However, if you still need more options in the synthesizer department, then Wusik JX1 might be right up your alley.
JX1 is a virtual analogue synth with all the standard features you might expect. It has a pair of oscillators, an amplitude envelope, a filter envelope, and some built-in effects.
The oscillators themselves come with a pair of waveforms. You’ve got the choice between a saw and a pulse for your sound generation needs.
The filter is a fairly basic affair with a single slope. It is self-resonating, so you can push it into some interesting textures if desired.
Modulation is pre-routed to the filter, vibrato, and pulse width modulation for the LFOs. You can’t select the waveform, but you can dictate the amount.
The lack of a freely assignable LFO is a drawback for me personally. I love assigning it to things like pitch.
Wusik JX1 is rounded by some effects. No synth is complete without a delay of some sort built-in. JX1’s delay works fine; it wouldn’t be my first choice for time-based effects.
The reverb is likewise serviceable. It sounds nice to the ears for pads and the like.
The synth is resizable, which is a blessing if you’re working at higher resolutions. You can select polyphony or monophonic playback for your synth lines.
It is missing cross-mod, but it does have sync. If you’re new to music production, this might be a handy addition to the old plugin folder.
All in all, I do think it is a bit limited, even when compared to some of the more rigid retro emulations you’ll find for free or as a paid alternative.
24 voices of polyphony are certainly welcome, as that certainly beats the likes of something like Model 84 by Softube.
Still, for the price of nothing, it is certainly worth a shot.
Download: Wusik JX1 (FREE for a limited time)
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