Aly James Lab has introduced SY-4X Syncussion, a new virtual instrument, for Mac & Windows, based on the Pearl Syncussion SY-1 drum synthesizer.
The Pearl Syncussion SY-1, introduced in the late 1970s, is a legendary drum synthesizer known for its unique sound shaping capabilities and wide tuning range. At the core you find two identical modules each containing two oscillators, a custom filter, two envelope generators, LFO, Sample & Hold, and a noise generator.
The original SY-1 was used by artists such as Prince, Kraftwerk, Herbie Hancock and Aphex Twin.
Features:
- 4 Independent Syncussion modules.
- CMOS based oscillators for authentic tone generation.
- Multi Outputs routing capability.
- Drum Kit or Keyboard Modes.
- Modeled VCF Filter topology, 2-pole spreading low-pass filter with extra user control.
- Up to 60 optional pitch scaling rules to choose from.
- Optional Berserk Mode with 2 types of distortion.
- Most parameters respond to automation.
- Settings and preset browser pages.
- Improved VST3 MIDI support (e.g., can receive MIDI 2.0, enable Ableton Live’s “External Instrument rack” inputs detection, etc.).
- Up to X16 Oversampling
Audio Demo:
Pricing and Availability:
SY-4X Syncussion Drum Synth is available now for €51.
Hearing both audio demos (sy-4x and Behringer syncussion Sy-1)with both, professional and regular speakers (as same with headphones), to me, the Behringer knockoff! Sounds way, way better.
Not hearing it.
Normally, I’d lean towards hardware, because it’s a lot easier to recreate old analog sounds using old analog technology.
In this case, though, the Behringer knockoff costs 4 times as much, you can make these ‘pew pew’ disco drums using just about anything, and having this right in your DAW is much more convenient.
Thanks Daniel. For me, With the Syncussion you can create a HUGE spectrum of percussive / drum sounds. Some of the kick drums you can get out of the Syncussion are extremely huge sounding and put a lot of very expensive drum machines to shame.
The Syncussion reminds me a little of the Vermona DRM but much grittier and rawer sounding. Another bonus is that you get 2 channels plus a “tune” input. This means you can control the pitch with an external CV sequencer or midi to CV converter to get some crazy tuned percussion rhythms.
Cheers
Sid
They did a nice job on it as is, but I have more drum kits than I can count. Several of them sound a lot like this: 70s Drum Synth 101. However, the pitch scaling intrigues me. That sounds like a feature with a lot of reach. The VST3 MIDI likewise. If you’re building an electro-type kit, this deserves consideration.
Doesn’t sound good, sounds like a VST plug in