Tone2 Saurus 4
Synthesizer Virtual Instrument
Finally, true analog sound no longer requires compromises.
Saurus is an extremely authentic emulation of analog synthesizers.
It covers all aspects of the most famous and expensive synths, but without disadvantages.
New in Version 4
- GUI with 20 different sizes (with and without keys)
- Native support for WQHD, 4K, 5K, and 8K UHD displays
- GUI can be scaled from 66% to 300% by clicking in the lower right corner
- Reworked and enhanced graphics
- Smoother animations and more responsive controls
- Support for hardware-acceleration
- Ultrasharp graphics with enhanced HiDpi and Retina Display support
- Automatic detection of the ideal GUI size
- Completely rewritten GUI code
- More contrast for the LCD displays
- The animations are faster and smoother
- Fine-tuned some coordinates in the interface
- Re-sizing the VST3, Standalone, and AudioUnit works more reliably
- Fine-tuned some colors
- Removed the demo-version timeout and added a voice-over
- Patch browser can now also be opened by clicking on 'BROWSER' or the display on the upper left
- A finger is shown when hovering over 'BROWSER' to indicate that the control is click-able
- The audio engine now uses 64-bit precision instead of 32-bit, which results in a higher sound quality
- Slightly enhanced sound of the automatic micro-tuning
- Enhanced sound of the Reverb
Finally, true analog sound no longer requires compromises!
Saurus is an extremely authentic emulation of analog synthesizers.
It covers all aspects of the most famous and expensive synths, but without disadvantages.
Features
- Authentic emulation of analog synths: True-Analog-Modeling-Technology
- Covers all aspects of analog synths, but without the disadvantages
- Includes 1022 presets from professional sound-designers
- Can replace a large number of very expensive analog synthesizers
- Larger sonic range than other analog emulations
- Many unique features that are not available in competing products
- Low CPU & true high-end sound quality
- Low price
- Free personal support and updates
- Comfortable and easy-to-use interface
- Larger sonic range than competing analog emulations
- Flexibility, expandability
- Analog filter with self-oscillation, FM, and feedback
- Powerful arpeggiator
- Many different play modes: Mono, legato, glide, poly, stack, auto-chord
- 4x stereo unison
True Analog Sound with State-Of-The-Art Features
Saurus can do an extremely authentic emulation of analog synthesizers.
It covers all important aspects of the most famous and expensive analog synths, but without their disadvantages.
Saurus comes with a clear, easy-to-use interface.
It offers a larger sonic range and a more flexible synthesis engine than conventional subtractive synths.
Saurus offers quality high-end sound, but without placing heavy demands on your CPU or budget.
At the heart of Saurus are its top-notch oscillators employing our True Analog Modeling Technology, which produces a warm characteristic sound of the hardware units from the past.
With PWM, Sync, AM & FM an extremely broad range of sounds can be dialed in.
Saurus offers a selection of both standard and exotic oscillator types from hard-to-get analog synths.
Finally, true analog sound no longer requires any compromises!
Filters
True analog sound requires an excellent filter that's capable of sounding both lush or screaming when overdriven.
However, analog filters are far from perfect.
They suffer from distortion, noise, phase shift, and self-oscillation.
Exactly these imperfections add this magic character, which is missing in digital filters.
That's why Saurus comes with a filter section that models the most famous analog filters.
With precisely modeled non-linearity and self-oscillation, they sound and behave exactly like analog circuits.
To top it all off the filter section also includes FM, feedback, and an analog-modeled distortion for that little extra grit.
Arpeggiator & Gate
We created an arpeggiator that doesn't just offer the basic note-step functionality.
It takes the concept further by adding features such as custom patterns, chords, swing, and per-step velocity.
Your arpeggio sequence can be as simple or complicated as you wish.
Modulation & Effects
By using drag & drop or the matrix, Saurus allows you to connect dozens of modulation sources to sound parameters.
Modulate almost any parameter up to the audio-rate speed.
We've also included MIDI learn, so assigning CCs is as simple as a right-click.
To complement its sound, Saurus features various classic effects such as 4x unison, chorus, delay, reverb, and tube amp. All effects offer the highest quality possible.
Microtuning
Saurus offers 7 different microtuning modes that can model analog oscillator-drift.
Furthermore, the engine can slightly detune certain voices to make your chords sound fatter, harmonically rich, and warm.
Unlike conventional synths, our innovative microtuning is not limited to the usage of a certain tonality.
Saurus is able to analyze your melodies in real-time and enhances your chords automatically.
It 'just works' - you do not need to take care of anything.
System Requirements
- MacOS 10.12 Sierra and above
- Officially supported up to MacOS 15 Sequoia
- Windows XP and above (32 and 64-bit)
- Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon CPU
Plugin Formats
AU, VST2, VST3, and Standalone