Future Audio Workshop has released Circle², a major update to the software synth for Mac & Windows.
Circle² is a free upgrade for existing Circle users. You can simply use your existing Activation code and Circle² will move from demo mode to fully featured.
Key New Features:
- NEW SYNTHESIS TYPE: VPS – Based on research conducted between FAW and the audio research group at Maynooth University, Circle² brings you a new type of synthesis: Vector Phase Shaping.
- FULLY RE-WRITTEN AUDIO ENGINE – Circle² comes with a fully re-written audio engine. Better tone with improved low end depth and increased high frequency clarity.
- RETINA READY – Circle²’s interface is fully retina display ready.
- DESIGN SOUNDS VISUALLY – Simply move the colour-coded circles around the interface to start creating your own unique sounds. Preview a connection by hovering a circle beneath a knob.
- REDESIGNED INTERFACE, IMPROVED WORKFLOWS. – improved workflow and user experience in Circle².
Here are the official audio demos:
Circle² for Windows and Mac (VST/AU/AAX/standalone) is available for $129 USD/99 EUR. It’s a free upgrade for existing users.
I like this synth for a while but 129$ is a little bit pricy when you compare other synths…
One of the best vst synth on the market. Worth every penny. From the interface standpoint, a masterpiece.
Just wow, big step forward from 1.0, i love the new osc!
This is a great sounding symth and now with a bigger bottom !
Agree – $129 is high price.
Yep interesting but very expensive !
Actually, the cost is about right where other synthesizer plug-ins are. Not really “pricy” at all. It’s a free upgrade for those that have earlier versions.
Come on, go mow a few yards or something and get it and be proud you earned something yourself. You can do it!
I wonder about exchange rates. The Euro is currently worth $1.10 which should set this item at $110. It is not as if US buyers pay a VAT. And, it is a download, anyway.
This thing sounds quite good and is extremely simple to find your way around in. I’m a fan of the “Massive” style modulation routing in which you click on the circle of the source and then on the empty circles of the target. This thing has a visually pleasing GUI, which is nice for long, tweaking sessions. I really like the way the ring modulation and feedback sounds, there are some screaming sounds to be had there.