G-50
A synth with the DNA of the legendary Roland D-50
DESCRIPTION
Installation
1. Copy the ensemble file into your Reaktor6 ensemble directory
Introduction
The G-50 truly holds the DNA of the legendary Roland D-50! Back in 1987, Roland presented this synth as a combination of an analogue (subtractive) an a PCM (Sample) -based synth. This combination has been called “LA-Synthesis”.
Recommended Literature
In order to get a better understanding of how this synth works, it is highly recommended to download and have a look into the old D-50 manuals. There are two manuals, “basic” and “advanced”. They should be easy to find using the Google search machine. Additionally, there is also the “Roland D-50 Creative Book” online, which delivers additional information.
Credits
Most of the functions are implemented by myself. However, there are some functions and sections, where existing algorithms have been taken. Here are credits:
• The function principles of ring modulator and most modulation and reverb effects have been taken from old Generator tutorial ensembles.
• The phaser effect engine has been taken from “PhaZoR 7” by Laurent Sevestre, but only 2 in- and outputs are used. The remaining (unused) modules have been deleted in order to reduce processor load.
• The portamento-effect has been taken from the synth “ATCR TS-301” by Hjortur Haraldsson Blondal.
Version 0.9: Late Beta version. More snapshots will be added.
Version 0.91: CPU load issue fixed, panel colour issue fixed. There are only 3 embedded snap shots so far. More snapshots will be added with the next versions.
Version 0.92: Many Snapshots added. All sounds of the demo song are included now.
Version 0.95: Aftertouch functions tested. Aftertouch finetuning done. Two snapshots added.
Version 0.96: Some bugs in the WT generators fixed. New piano samples added. Snapshot "air piano" added.
Version 0.97: Ring modulator fine tuning done. Some snapshots added.
Version 0.98: Sample Library embedded. Snapshots added.
Version 0.99: Random LFOs tweaked. More snapshots added, especially typical D-50 sounds. Check out "Living Calliope" and "Fantasia".
Version 1.0: LFO1 completely rebuilt; random LFO functions tweaked again (they are much more similar to the original D-50 random-LFOs, now), many snapshots added
Version 1.1: New Panel. The new look fits into the 1980s. Ring modulator intensity can be adjusted, now. Delay effect added. Some snapshots added.
Version 1.15: Some panel bugs fixed. Snapshots added, e.g. "Pizzagogo" and "Super Saw Lead".
Version 1.16: DAW automation issue fixed. Snapshot "Trance Lead" added. New Demo song.
Version 1.17: Many snapshots added. The G-50 has 99 snapshots, now.
Version 1.18: Oscillators replaced by sync oscillators. Some snapshots added.
Version 1.19: Filters optimized. They sound more powerful, now. Some of the snapshots have been slightly adjusted due to the different filter sound.
Version1.20: A thorough technical re-work has been done. The performance is much better, now. Synth needs only 50% CPU load compared to earlier versions. Some snapshots added.
This will be the last update for the time being. I'm currently working on a successor synth, the "G-69". It will have a similar architecture, but a lot of enhancements. So don't miss it.
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