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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 28194, member: 636"] Aphelion's Orbit recently checked out the MOK Waverazor after the software just updated with fresh waveforms and patches. This powerful virtual wavetable synthesizer comes packed with three main oscillators you can twist, arrange, and shape however you want. Users have tons of options for customizing their sounds thanks to plenty of filters, vector controls, effects, macros, and helpful oscilloscope displays that let you see exactly what's happening to your waveforms. I started playing with this synth without knowing much about it beforehand. The website gave good info, but what really grabbed my attention was Alpha Quadrant playing "Synthesis Principle" on this synth during NAMM 2019. Their performance brought back memories of late 80s and early 90s synth-pop music. At first, I found the default colors on the screen pretty confusing, but thankfully, MOK included different color options. I switched to a more eye-friendly CRT yellow look right away. The adjustable screen size helped me see everything clearly. Going through the preset sounds showed me just how complex and fierce this synthesizer can be. It took some practice to figure out how to make it blend into a mix instead of cutting through everything like a knife. Despite its aggressive personality, I discovered some surprisingly gentle sounds hiding among the presets. You can truly make any kind of sound once you learn how the controls work. The signal path starts with three triangle oscillators that you can turn on or off using switches on the left side of the screen. I didn't find a true default setting, but I located a basic patch that reset everything. Those three yellow triangles on the right let you edit the actual waveforms. You can change the shape, phase, pitch, and frequency by clicking different options. Selecting your waveform happens through the "Wav" box, where all choices appear. After picking your sound, the real excitement begins with all those vector controls, arpeggiator features, and extensive tuning options at your fingertips. Each oscillator has individual settings you can adjust or disable completely. I created some fascinating sounds using vector manipulation - everything from slowly changing pads to sounds that kept that edgy, aggressive quality the synth does naturally. Does this synthesizer deserve a place among my sound design tools? Absolutely! Its complexity keeps things interesting since you can always discover new sounds. The price feels steep, but the 30-day trial lets you test everything first. This synth works perfectly whether you need inspiration for film music or want dark synth elements for beat production. It runs as VST3, AU, and AAX plugins across Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. The regular price sits at $159 through Trackion store or Plugin Boutique distributors. The learning curve might seem steep at first, but the creative possibilities make learning this instrument worth your time. [/QUOTE]

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