Tone2 recently introduced a new software synth, Rayblaster, that uses an approach to synthesis they call “Impulse Modelling Synthesis”.
This official intro video takes a look at Rayblaster and explores how it works.
Here’s what they have to say about Rayblaster:
Impulse Modelling Synthesis creates its sound by using short bursts of energy, which are then combined to form its sound. Allowing free manipulation of pitch, time and timbre in real-time, to create complex compositions.
IMS no longer requires a separate filter section, its oscillators can authentically mimic the filter sound of other synthesizers and filters, using one of the factory impulse presets or by simply importing one of your own impulses. RayBlaster is capable of modelling both the sound of existing filters, as well as create completely new artificial filters, exclusive to Rayblaster.
Next to importing filter characteristics into its oscillators, Rayblaster also offers resynthesize options to import the waveform of any other source or synthesizer. By using one of the quick importers, or by directly importing your sample into one of Rayblaster’s four oscillators, providing a large amount of possible wave-shapes, all capable of being morphed in real-time.
RayBlaster ships with an inspiring library of over 500 outstanding presets from some of the world’s top sound designers. Many complex sounds such as arpeggiators, vocals or drumloops automatically synchronize to the BPM.
For fast & easy access to the specific sound you desire, all sounds are arranged into categories, making them easy to locate whether for live performance or within a professional studio environment.
For more information on Rayblaster, see the Tone2 website.
I was excited about the first announcement but this one really fell short on sound design.
Fell short on sound design?? Didn’t you see all the parmeters in the matrix? I have the Saurus, and can ashure everyone that find the soundpart of this video rather dull, that you can du alot with that matrix. I love the option to load my own samples. This is looking powerful. I have to test this out (will probobly buy it eventually) 🙂
Have been playing with it today, and let me just say: What a hell of great friggin fun synth this is. The sounds are just amazing 😀
i’m any ipad guy, so i’d love to see something like this in iOS . . .
Looks exciting have not tested it much yet..
my first initial impression was it sound 8bit ish and reminded me of sounds i use to use on the commodore Amiga and just as I had that thought. i moved to next random patch and it was ironical Titled
“AMIGA MxS: LOL!!!!
another feature im surprised it dont have is a sound recorder or sampler to capture external sound.