

The sonic character reminds of typical classic subtractive synths, but the LoFi bit reduction and Clipper FX also allow you to take sounds into the present tense easily. So creating a classic sirring PWM-sound, or fat detuned saws is done in no time. Modulation can easily be assigned using dropdown menus next to parameters such as Pitch, Cutoff, etc. As the UI isn’t sizable (at least in this tested version), you can’t see all parameters at once. Fortunately, this is very easy – the user interface is divided into expandable sections (OSC, Filters, etc.), which allows fast navigation once you get used to this: Simply click on the little triangle to unfold the section you want to edit. Only very few patches (of the experimental variety) are included with the download – so you’ll need to get right at and create your own. So the parameters are pretty much self-explanatory for anyone who’s ever seen a synth.

Next come 3 envelopes, 3 LFOs, 2 filters (with 4 selectable types), FX (Delay, Chorus/Flanger, LoFi and Clipper) and an 8-step sequencer.

If you are interested in creating new sounds, fast, read on: This synth has 3 Oscillators, of which each can be set to Saw (includes Triangle option), Square (includes Pulsewidth) and Noise. Synister is a fun little open-source synth for VST and AU (Windows only), that can inspire to create new sounds due its user interface design. IMO it's great to dive in and learn what you can on your own but we can all also learn from these extremely talented characters that are aka Howard,The Unfinished and Sound Dust.Synth sounds unfolding fast: Synister is an easy to use virtual analog synth for classic sounds – with a twist. U-he's resident GENIUS Howard Skarr is a briiliant programmer and to my knowledge many if not most of the Zebra presets are his creations.A bit of reverse engineering with any of these patches from these wizards will be enlightening. IMO these 3 are among the best soundset/preset creators in the business, they have been at it for years.Īs others have mentioned don't underestimate the quality of the presets and programming that come with Zebra and DZ. Yeah it's great learning how to use and program a synth like Zebra but IMO you can learn probably more and faster if you have a few of the top notch soundsets from Matt or Pendle or Howard (analyze the presets and see what they're doing) while you learn to program Zebra. Did you get the Cluster Soundset for Zebra? Or did you get the Cluster bundle which includes samples and loops for Kontakt? I bought the Zebra soundset but I'm intrigued with the Cluster-Kontakt set.I'm curious to hear from users who got both.
