Vectron Vector Synthesizer for Pulsar/SCOPE Platform
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December 25, 2000
With the Vectron, CreamWare now makes a new type of synthesizer plug-in
available for the Pulsar/SCOPE DSP platform. The inspiration for the design
of the Vectron was drawn in large part from the Sequential Circuits Prophet
VS. The Vectron encompasses essentially all of the capabilities of the
original VS - it even incorporates a set of wavetables which are equivalent
to the VS factory wavetable set.
However, the Vectron doesn't stop there. Its capabilities extend well
beyond those of the original instrument from years ago. In addition to its
advanced implementation of vector synthesis, the Vectron includes functions
which would have been unrealizable at the time that the VS appeared. The
Vectron's wide variety of unique features make it one of the most
sophisticated virtual instruments ever made.
The Vectron produces its sounds using four wavetable oscillators per voice.
Each oscillator plays back a separately selectable static wavetable. The
oscillators are mixed and passed through an analog synthesizer voicing
structure (filter, amplifier and pan control) followed by an integrated
chorus and stereo delay. The oscillator mix is varied dynamically via a
two-dimensional "vector" multi-point envelope and a great many other
modulation sources, both internal and external. Furthermore, each
oscillator can be individually tuned and pitch-modulated. The dynamic
mixing possibilities, along with the wavetables themselves, are responsible
for much of the animated character and tonal complexity of a Vectron sound.
Extensive modulation options are also provided in the rest of the Vectron.
Not only the vector mix, but most other adjustable parameters as well, can
be modulated in real time. The complete list of modulation sources is a
long one, and all of these sources are available at all times, without
restrictions.
In addition to the 127 waves which are built right into the synthesizer,
users can easily create new wavetables in various ways. Waves can be
extracted from any sample in WAV-format, they can be mixed together from
other wavetables and they can also be drawn "freehand" using the mouse. A
graphical waveform display supports these editing features.
The Vectron is an extremely powerful, versatile and professional
synthesizer designed for today's electronic musician. The vector synthesis
technique ensures that the Vectron will deliver fresh, new sounds - sounds
which put it in a completely different class from the omnipresent virtual
analog synths. The Vectron is ideally suited for animated pad sounds and
bizarre, spacey-dreamy or extremely heavy effects but also excellent for
typical synth sounds, punchy basses, sparkling e-pianos and much more.
The Vectron is available via authorized CreamWare dealers and via the
CreamWare Online Shop. The suggested retail price is
298,- Euro (approx. 265,- US$). For more information, visit their web site at www.creamware.com. | 
