Numerical Audio has released ShockWave for macOS – a semi-modular Phase Distortion synthesizer.

ShockWave is a versatile synthesizer that combines Phase Distortion Synthesis with a powerful modular workflow.

Shockwave features a pair of Phase Distortion oscillators, each capable of creating everything from pure Sine Waves to filtered Noise and more. Cross-Mod between the two oscillators allows for an even greater range of timbres and includes DX-Style Phase Modulation, Linear and Exponential Frequency Modulation as well as Amplitude- and Ring Modulation.

In addition to the Synth Voice, ShockWave includes a dedicated control section featuring a pair of 8-step sequencers, a sample & hold module, as well modules for trigger divisions, logic comparisons and controlled randomness.

The two sequencers can run independently or combine to one 16 step sequence, where rate and length can be controlled independently for each of the two.

In true modular nature almost any control within ShockWave can be modulated with up to 11 sources – simultaneously. Modulations are setup by holding a control and dialing in the desired amount in a list of all available sources. A special ‘X-Ray mode’ adds a realtime display of all currently active modulations, right at their corresponding control, making it easy to understand what’s happening inside the synthesizer at any given time.

In addition, a dedicated mod page displays all active modulation routings, providing an overview of what’s happening within the plugin, while also letting the user make adjustments on the fly or remove routings entirely.

Features:

• Semi Modular Monophonic Synth Voice
• Phase Distortion Synthesis (PD)
• Dual PD Oscillators with 5 Waveforms + Filtered Noise
• Dual ASR Envelopes with variable trigger source
• Dual LFO with Tempo Sync
• Cross Modulation with Linear/Exp. FM, PM, AM & RM
• Mixer section with individual pan and level controls per oscillator
• Output VCA with variable control source
• Pattern Generator for generating sequences from various internal sources
• Quantizer to force note input into a specific scale (19 Scales + User Scales)
• Step Sequencer with 2×8 or 1×16 steps, individual rate and number of steps per row
• Trigger Divider for dividing internal trigger sources
• Probability Gate for adding controlled randomness
• Sample & Hold for additional randomness
• Logic Module to create triggers from various internal sources
• Built-in Delay & Reverb Effects
• MIDI Note and CC output for controlling external gear or chaining multiple instances
• Semi Modular Architecture
• 11 Modulation Sources
• 40 Modulation Destinations
• 2 Color Themes
• MIDI Input:
  • MPE (Single Channel)
  • Aftertouch
  • ModWheel / Pitchbend
  • Tempo Sync
  • Custom CC Control
• MIDI Output:
  • Note
  • Control Change
• Connectivity:
  • Standalone
  • AUv3
• Requirements:
  • macOS 14 or later
  • Intel or Apple Silicon Mac

Pricing and Availability:

ShockWave for Mac is available directly from Numerical Audio, with an intro price of $14.99 (intro offer, ends April 16th) and regularly sells for $29.99.