Description

Snap! is a snare drum synthesizer, inspired by Venus Theory's video on snare drum modelling via FM Synthesis:

www.youtube.com/watch

It features a full FM routing matrix (including self-modulation feedback loops), with all operator parameters (frequency ratio, matrix row, decay envelope) displayed inline and one a single page. There is a second tab that displays the noise generators that make up the transient and high-frequency components of the sound.

The synth does not respond to midi note pitch information, rather the fundamental frequency / note pitch can be edited via interface parameters. The frequency of each operator can be set with ratio parameters that relate their frequency to be a multiple of the fundamental frequency, allowing it to scale nicely.

There are three included effects: overdrive, compression, and a transient designer. The latter two require the installation of the free Kilohearts Essential Bundle to work (or for the device to work at all for that matter). I would have loved to design these from scratch, but I haven't shelled out for a gen~ licence yet (required for sample-accurate patching). The vst3 versions of the plugins can be downloaded here:

kilohearts.com/products/kilohearts_essentials

Video Demo:

https://youtu.be/nrTUozjF5n4