ShockWave is a versatile synthesizer that merges Phase Distortion Synthesis with a powerful modular workflow. With an intuitive routing system and deep modulation matrix combined with the phase distortion engine delivering a familiar yet distinctly different approach to synthesis, ShockWave shines at both precise sound design and creative experimentation.
ShockWave uniquely combines the rich tonal character of phase distortion synthesis with the flexibility of modular design, creating a playground for sonic exploration. With 11 modulation sources connecting to over 40 destinations, it encourages experimentation and serendipitous discoveries. This approaches transforms ShockWave into a true "happy accident machine" where unexpected and inspiring sounds emerge through creative patching and modulation.
Built around Phase Distortion Synthesis with a hint of DX-Style Phase Modulation and it's semi modular architecture featuring 11 modulation sources and more than 40 destinations, ShockWave is a happy accident machine!
A dedicated Control Section features everything one would find in a complete modular system including two analog style sequencers, as well as trigger divider, sample&hold, logic, probability & a pattern generator module.
Built-in Delay and Reverb processors are placed conveniently on send busses with all of their controls being available as modulation targets allowing for highly dynamic patches impossible on traditional synthesizers.
Create complex and evolving sequences and patches with ShockWave's well rounded selection of utility modules and sequencers.
In true modular fashion, almost any control within ShockWave can be modulated with up to 11 sources.
Routings are easily created right from the main screen with no need for virtual patch cables, VCAs or other complications.
An X-Ray mode and dedicated Mod Matrix Page provide an overview of all active modulations at any given time.
Just like a real modular system, ShockWave offers a great degree of freedom when creating sounds with variable trigger sources and a total of 11 control sources being available for modulation troughout the entire synthesizer.
ShockWave delibaretly lacks virtual patch-cables and other complications found in real-world modular systems and instead focuses on prodviding an easy to use but equally powerful user interface.
In order to make it easy to understand what's happening inside the synthesizer at any given time, ShockWave includes a special X-Ray mode that shows a real-time display of all active modulations right at their corresponding UI controls.
Expressive Touch Controls have been used in modular systems for decades and
ShockWave follows the tradition by including an expressive onscreen keyboard as well as support for MPE Hard- & Software Controllers.
Control pitch, timbre, and dynamics independently for each note played, creating more natural and expressive performances.
Map expression to brightness, x-mod, oscillator pitch, modulation rates, audio levels, and more for unprecedented control.
Works seamlessly with popular MPE controllers like ROLI Seaboard, Linnstrument, Haaken Continuum, and Expressive E Osmose.
Tip: Checkout our very own KB-1 - Expressive Keyboard Suite for a low cost entry into the world of MPE controllers
Note that due to ShockWave's monophonic nature, only single channel mode is supported
Build complex, self driving patches spanning across multiple devices,
plugins or external gear with ShockWave's MIDI Output Module.
Generate Sequences, trigger drums or automate controls via CC messages.
Everything you need to know about ShockWave's technical capabilities
| macOS | macOS 14 or higher (Intel & Apple Silicon) |
| Plugin Formats | AUv3, Standalone |
| RAM | 4GB minimum, 8GB recommended |
| CPU | Intel Core i5 or Apple M1 or better |
| Disk Space | 40MB for installation |
| Synthesis Type | Phase Distortion with Phase Modulation capabilities |
| Oscillators | 2 main oscillators with 6 waveforms and independent variable brightness |
| X-Mod | Crossmodulation with Linear and Exponential FM, Phase Modulation, Amplitude Modulation and Ring Modulation |
| Effects | Digital Delay, Vintage Digital Reverb |
| Polyphony | Monophonic with MPE support |
| Modulation Sources | 11 sources including LFOs, Envelopes, Sequencers |
| Modulation Destinations | 40+ destinations throughout the synth engine |
| Envelopes | ASR with looping and variable trigger sources |
| LFOs | 5 waveforms with tempo sync |
| Sequencers | 2 analog-style step sequencers with variable step length and divisions |
| Pattern Generator | Pattern Generator with various trigger and pitch sources |
| Sample Rate | 44.1kHz to 192kHz |
| Bit Depth | 32-bit floating point processing |
| MIDI | MIDI Input and Output with MPE support |
| MPE Support | Single channel mode for expressive control |
| Presets | 150+ factory presets included |
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