Reimagine Noise with Unrivaled MPE Depth and Dimension
With each physical and virtual entry in its expansive catalog, Expressive E reinforces its commitment to supplying artists, engineers, and sound designers with innovative, 3D, and multilayered tools for engaging with sonic creation. Noisy 2 builds on the momentum of its groundbreaking predecessor, augmenting its formidable foundation of state-of-the-art resonator oscillators with additional acoustic and analog-synthesis options, alongside deeper MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) integration for unrivaled expression. Sound designers at Sweetwater are thoroughly impressed with the lengths taken by the Expressive E team to not only craft hundreds of additional presets that capture the expanded palette of Noisy 2’s new resonators, but also rebuild legacy presets from the first-gen plug-in to maximize MPE potential with your favorite sounds and styles. In summation, Noisy 2 elevates your expressive opportunities with new dimensions of sonic sculpting.
Note: Noisy 2 features dedicated presets for use with Expressive E hardware and software MPE-capable instruments as well as use with additional MPE controllers. These are not required to use Noisy 2. Please contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer with any questions or concerns regarding compatibility with your hardware or software.
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Expanded sonic domains
Accompanying returning acoustic and subtractive-synthesis resonators are five distinctive additions that exponentially expand the Noisy 2 palette: four modal-acoustic resonators — Leda, Ganymède, Io, and Callisto — and a virtual-analog PWM (pulse-width modulation) resonator. Each acoustic resonator was meticulously modeled from real-life sound behaviors, providing each with a distinct harmonic spectrum that retains the organic depth and detail of physical sound. Adding to the legacy sound shaping methods are four analog-style filters alongside an advanced soft clipper with feedback derived from field-recorded noise. Moreover, Noisy 2 offers an oscillator matrix that lets you morph between waveforms with distinct X- and Y-axis modulation panels for each oscillator.
Next-gen synesthetic expression
Noisy 2 supercharges its MPE with new and expanded tools that make for one of the most detailed and in-depth integrations of MPE, thanks to an upgraded engine that captures the nuances of every expressive flourish. Noisy 2’s Expression Control section lets you map with meticulous precision the three-dimensional motion of every note, custom-assigned across parameters of each sound’s bi-timbral architecture, as well as aspects of onboard effects loaded into one or both of the FX slots. Furthermore, Noisy 2 introduces Trig Modes to its multidimensional fold of expressive tools: a nuanced supplement to the MPE ecosystem that triggers assignable envelopes by tracking the speed at which a gesture is performed. This means that instead of an envelope triggering as a result of a key reaching its destination, you can activate an envelope mid-key-press, accommodating a further realm of in-the-moment expressivity that enhances the vast modulation possibilities of MPE control. If this sounds complicated, then you can rest assured knowing that Expressive E supports ideation at every stage, outfitting Noisy 2 with an MPE visualizer to help you refine where tactile performance intersects with virtual behaviors, dialing in sensitivity and envelope values to suit your style.
Built for the future, playable by all
Complex, multifaceted expression beats at the heart of Noisy 2’s future-focused design, with over 500 presets specifically crafted for use with MPE controllers, in addition to upgrading legacy presets to be compatible with Noisy 2’s next-gen MPE integration, gesture controls, and Trig Modes. What’s more, many of these were designed for specific use with Expressive E’s Osmose and Touché hardware controllers, as well as their Lié software, but Noisy 2 is truly for everyone. Whether you’re using different MPE controllers or traditional MIDI, Noisy 2 is outfitted with more than 700 presets for use with non-MPE controllers, ingeniously constructed to maximize expressive opportunities with any sonic setup, including full access to every preset’s pair of sub-layers.
Sound, color, and visual harmony
Considering how much happens under the hood, Noisy 2 is a delightfully intuitive plug-in. Its ergonomically arranged interface is completely color coded, making it a breeze to distinguish not only between individual tools, but also how any one parameter maps onto the value of another part of the plug-in. Real-time visual feedback displays modulation values and ranges; additionally, each resonator includes its own representation of the sum effect of the various resonances on each oscillator. With this visual dimension of your sound, carving out new patches is as immersive as it is encouraging.
Real-time reactivity
It should come as no surprise that Expressive E prioritizes expression in their plug-in design. Noisy 2 features a nuanced blend of intelligently constructed macros and deep mapping opportunities. A dedicated expressive control section allows you to customize waveforms, response curves, sensitivities, and more, applying them to any of the LFOs, filters, gain values, and other digital knobs. Expressivity also can be scaled uniquely to each resonator, leading to deep, undulating, living sounds.
Expressive E Noisy 2 Hybrid Resonance MPE Software Synthesizer Features:
- State-of-the-art sound design blends acoustic resonance modeling with subtractive synthesis, virtual-analog PWM, and extensive FX for unrivaled sonic exploration
- Resonant oscillators can be individually configured to blend acoustic and synthesis spaces
- Bi-timbral architecture doubles your potential for deep sonic sculpting, freely morphing across and between both sub-layers of each preset
- Next-gen MPE integration includes real-time visualizer and Trig Modes to allow for momentary gestures mid-key-stroke for evocative expression
- Streamlined UI includes ergonomic arrangement and color coding to easily track mapped parameters and values
- Near-endless mapping capabilities enable precise connectivity for distinctive, living sounds
- Onboard FX included dedicated delays, reverbs, and 2 assignable slots alongside macro controls for layered expression possibilities
- Over 1,200 studio-ready presets evoke a vast range of sonic opportunities with endless room to explore MPE and traditional MIDI interfacing
- Native compatibility with Lié engine, Touché expression controllers, and Osmose keyboard ensures seamless integration with your expressive ecosystem
