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A scanned synthesizer using a mass-spring model to create a ...

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Type
Instrument
Author
Jobo
Version
1.0
License
AttributionNonCommercialNoDerivatives
Live version
8.1.3
Max version
5.1.7
Downloads
8,478
Updated
2011-02-07

Description

A scanned synthesizer using a mass-spring model to create a dynamic wavetable. It features:

- four oscillators that can be used in parallel or according to "note stack order"

- independent settings of each spring with functional A to B interpolation

- generative functional hammer shapes that can be plugged or bowed

- spring connections between oscillators that can simulate sympathetic strings

- sophisticated and intuitive user interface

NB: This version does not support saving presets and automation.

Comments (14)

  • M4LFiend · August 23 2010
    When I load this none of the text shows up, and it doesn't make any sound. What max components am I missing?
    Thanks, Looking forward to using Scanner!
  • M4LFiend · August 23 2010
    Scratch that ^
  • Jobo · August 24 2010
    Give it a little while to load. It writes quite a lot of memory (btw. If anyone knows why please let me know).
    Then click on edit and enable one of the hammers in oscillator one. Initially all the hammers are disabled that's why it doesn't make any sound.
  • bodo · August 24 2010
    Amazing that you release it for free, such a nice synth. Thanks for sharing
  • Pascalino · August 26 2010
    thanx for share this awesome synth!
  • dric · August 26 2010
    Splendid! big thank!
  • LackofRAM · September 06 2010
    Great instrument. but I can't access the very bottom of the GUI to turn on the additional oscillators. my 13" screen is too small.... is there a version of scanner that has a smaller GUI?
  • TJShredder · September 11 2010
    For me its the same, a 13" MacBook is probably one of the most used computers for Live. I modified it for my needs though, I can access the hidden controls now...;-)
    And yes, its a great piece of synth...
    Stefan
  • zigzag · November 14 2010
    don't have words for this! beautiful!! I will try to see if I can reasons for such memory use..
    many thanks!
  • cisdidge · February 11 2011
    no sound and crashes Live 8.2.1
  • rhodekewl · March 29 2011
    no sound...and crashes Live 8.1.1
  • PsynwavArkitekt · August 19 2011
    crashing 8.2.2 whenevr i try to delete it from a channel..
    too large for my 15"screen..
    i cannot access the bottom of synth...
  • tekkaz · March 13 2013
    i got it to work, the turning on hammer thing is not obvious though...
    its a very interesting looking synth and u obviously have put alot of work into it...
    some presets would be useful to help understand what it can do :)
  • yurki · August 26 2013
    can't find this hammer enable thingy :(.....such a shame, looks so promising. Can't that problem be updated? seems like a small fix...

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