A LION Among Synths: Two Blendable Oscillators and 40+ Effects
The LION Virtual Analog Synthesizer from Plugin Alliance and Unfiltered Audio has prowled the synth savannas and collected quite a few fans here at Sweetwater. LION grows and builds on the beloved BYOME effects system (that’s Build Your Own Multi-effects) from Unfiltered Audio and turns BYOME’s robust effect chains, modular processing, and randomization into a standalone synth packed with dual independent oscillators. With 26 modes per oscillator spanning FM synthesis, subtractive and additive waveforms, oscillator stacks, microsound, and more, LION’s creative potential is sprawling and vast. Still, the real kicker is LION’s eight crossover algorithms that smash and combine oscillators for everything from nuanced sonic interplay to avant-garde madness. Synthesis and BYOME controls are seamlessly tied together with a clean single-page interface for a stress-free, streamlined workflow. Effects are paired with a fast tag-based browser for managing favorite presets, and an additional 600 onboard presets ready for instant enjoyment. Plus, with full MPE support, you can use hardware controllers to further modulate LION’s parameters with nuanced results. Join the big cats with an instant download of LION from Sweetwater today!
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Smash, shape, mix, and randomize
LION’s dual-oscillator architecture offers drastic and unique distinct oscillator combinations you won’t find anywhere else. LION defaults to a clear-cut algorithmic crossfader with a traditional feel, but the real fun lies in exploring eight colliding crossover algorithms with evocative mode names such as Terrain, Bitter, Ash, Ring Mod, and Compare. The results are hardly standard and can be further shaped with LION’s 16 filter options, a lush tuning “drift” mode, unison depth control, and of course, the entire BYOME ecosystem of effects.
40+ effects backed by BYOME
LION’s included BYOME effects library offers 40+ flexible effects and robust tools for building signal chains and saving presets. The updated BYOME library also features an incredible randomization engine for powerful scalable depth randomization that enhances tracks with tiny variations that are pleasant to the ear. You can even build aggressive randomization presets that sound worlds removed from the original source!
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Obtaining all your plug-ins from a single source keeps workflows simple. As it turns out, that’s exactly what the bright minds at Plugin Alliance set out to achieve. Over 40 international brands contribute to the Alliance’s massive library of virtual instruments, mastering utilities, and related production tools. The result is a convenient one-stop shop for plug-in browsing and activation, allowing you to find and utilize new software as soon as possible. Additionally, Plugin Alliance supports all major plug-in formats, permitting nearly any production artist to take advantage of the company’s software inventory. Whether you’re a budding creator or seasoned studio expert, efficiency is key — when it comes to digital equipment, Sweetwater producers always turn to Plugin Alliance.
Plugin Alliance Unfiltered Audio LION Virtual Analog Synthesizer Plug-in Features:
- Dual-oscillator synth built on top of the BYOME multi-effects ecosystem
- 26 modes per oscillator, each with a stereo option
- Eight crossover algorithms smash both oscillators together with unique results
- 16 filter shapes spanning lowpass, highpass, bandpass, and more
- 40+ BYOME effects for modular processing and detailed multi-effects chains
- 600 genre-spanning presets ready for immediate use
- Unison depth modulation options for each oscillator control
- User-friendly interface features a clean single-page design
- Tag-based browser for easy preset management
- Full MPE support with modular routing for parameter control using hardware
- Supports micro-tuning via TUN files