[FREE] Open source hybrid synthesizer, Vember Audio “Surge XT” is available for free

Open source hybrid synthesizer, Vember Audio “Surge XT” is available for free.

Surge XT

Featuring many synthesis techniques, a great selection of filters, a flexible modulation engine, a smorgasbord of effects, and modern features like MPE and microtuning.

SYNTH SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Synthesis method: Subtractive hybrid

Each patch contains two scenes which are separate instances of the entire synthesis engine (except effects) that can be used to create layered or split patches.

Quick category-based patch browser with textual search and favorites.

Runs on a variety of operating systems, plugin formats, and architectures.

FACTORY SOUNDS

2,779 patches

614 wavetables

OSCILLATORS

3 oscillators per scene, with 12 versatile oscillator algorithms: Classic, Modern, Wavetable, Window, Sine, FM2, FM3, String, Twist, Alias, S&H Noise and Audio Input.

Classic oscillator is a morphable pulse/saw/dual saw oscillator with a sub-oscillator and hard sync.

Modern oscillator is a mixable saw/pulse/triangle oscillator with an optional sub-oscillator mode for triangle (which can also change to sine or square) and hard sync.

FILTER BLOCK

Two filter units in 8 different configurations.

Feedback loop available in 7 of those configurations.

MODULATION

12 LFO units available, 6 are per voice and 6 are global for the whole scene.

DAHDSR envelope generators on every LFO.

EFFECTS

16 effect units arranged as 4 inserts per scene, 4 sends and 4 master effects.

Surge XT