Analog Polysynths with a Breath of Fresh Air
The sound designers at AIR Music Technology applied their premium expertise by offering a refreshing spin on the vaunted polyphonic synthesizer sounds of the '70s and '80s with the Vacuum Pro plug-in. Capturing the ethos of classic analog tube synthesizers, utilizing two oscillators for crisp, thick analog-era magic. A bevy of onboard filters, envelopes, FX, and presets accompany a deep range of controls for dialing in the perfect sound, all with a streamlined UI that would look at-home alongside any vintage machine. Additional controls allow you to add elements of aging to imbue your sounds with time-tested character you love to hear from classic hardware synths. For a fresh take on golden era-sound, Sweetwater’s synthesists agree that you can’t go wrong with Vacuum Pro to fortify your sonic arsenal.
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The dirty details
Leads, bass, pads, arpeggios, percussion, FX — Vacuum Pro has it all in spades. The extensive preset library was constructed by sound designers Richard Devine and Mark Ovenden, delivering a robust, versatile tome of tonal triumph, perfect for inspiration or use straight out of the box. Unlike typical analog synths, Vacuum Pro ups the ante with four waveforms that you can morph between, producing unique and compelling aural textures. Drive, distortion, and ring modulation can be added to fatten up you sound, and each filter includes a saturation control to really hone that dirty analog tone. The Drift and Dust parameters allow you to tweak the “age” of the synth, masterfully capturing the crackling and detuning that defines that desired vintage character.
AIR Vacuum Classic Features:
- 2-oscillator design masterfully captures vintage era synth sound
- 4 waveform options can be morphed, reimagining the textures of classic synthesis
- 6 virtual vacuum tube circuits supplement your synth with grit at each point in the signal path
- 350+ presets are fully tweakable for unmatched polyphonic possibilities
- Extensive preset library crafted by Richard Devine and Mark Ovenden, ensuring high-quality, versatile tools for exploration
- Built-in FX, filters, and aging controls allow for highly detailed sonic sculpting
- Drift and Dust parameters add hallmark character of de-tuned and crackling qualities
- Each filter includes dedicated saturation control to beef up your patches
- Drive, distortion, and ring modulation provide plenty of room for classic, crunchy sounds
- Mac/PC AAX Native, VST, AU