Sforzando v1.977 WiN

Team R2R | 19 February 2024 | 4.6MB

PLATFORM: WiN64 – STANDALONE/VSTi/VST3/AAX(MODiFiED)

Includes Expansions Samples / 10.8GB

sforzando is a free, highly SFZ 2.0 compliant sample player. Advanced sample hobbyists now have a powerful tool to experiment and share instruments without relying on proprietary formats. sforzando has only one instrument slot; no fancy UI, effects or mixers. Every tweak has to be done at the SFZ file level, no cheating! sforzando is also a name given for a sudden change in music dynamics which, in musical notation, is represented by the “sfz” symbol. Free As In Free Me From Proprietary Formats The SFZ Format is widely accepted as the open standard to define the behavior of a musical instrument from a bare set of sound recordings. Being a royalty-free format, any developer can create, use and distribute SFZ files and players for either free or commercial purposes. So when looking for flexibility and portability, SFZ is the obvious choice. That’s why it’s the default instrument file format used in the ARIA Engine.

Chipsynth MD v1.120 WiN

Team R2R | 19 February 2024 | 16.7MB

PLATFORM: WiN64 – STANDALONE/VSTi/VST3/AAX(MODiFiED)

chipsynth MD is a feature-rich four operator FM synth that packs quite a punch. The Mega Drive – also known as Genesis – is a much beloved console system that brought the bright and sparkly sound of FM to the masses. It resulted in the creation of numerous fast paced and exciting soundtracks, and it still drives the creativity of composers to this day. As we designed chipsynth MD, we couldn’t help ourselves but to jam pack it with features that take it to the next level, with an access to every component of the hardware no matter how obscure, and an intelligent layering system that lets you turn any OPN2 patch into a monstrous ear-splitting 6-layer wall of sound. MD features a bit accurate OPN2 (YM2612) emulator. We combined it with a SN76489-compatible square wave core (SPSG) and a special emulation of the very crunchy sample playback found in games, and we multiplied all of this by 6 to make it polyphonic in every situation imaginable. A complimentary VGM file player allows you to audition hundreds of vintage soundtracks just like they were meant to be heard.

Chipsynth OPS7 v1.120 WiN

Team R2R | 19 February 2024 | 33 MB

PLATFORM: STANDALONE/VSTi/VST3/AAX/x64

It’s loud! It’s brash! It’s digital! It’s the edgy sound of Yamaha’s 6-op FM synths, now perfectly emulated by chipsynth OPS7 in a convenient plugin format! Let it take over your tracks as it took over the airwaves with a storm in 1983. Open the flood gates to a deluge of crisp bass sounds, crystalline bells, soothing electric pianos, and sharp rhythmic clavichords. You will unleash vast FM landscapes in mere seconds, thanks to the dual-layer system seen only in the most expensive FM keyboards – the Yamaha DX1 and DX5 – giving your music a big, full, lush studio sound! In addition to a full set of effects, we’ve given chipsynth OPS7 a game-changing dynamic patch editing system, making FM patch creation easier than ever and removing any need for cumbersome algorithm diagrams. In extended mode, you can also use waveforms from the TX81Z, SY77 and OPL3.

Chipsynth PortaFM v1.120 WiN

Team R2R | 19 February 2024 | 9.4 MB

PLATFORM: WiN64 – STANDALONE/VSTi/VST3/AAX(MODiFiED)

Vintage ‘portable’ FM synthesizer

Chipsynth PortaFM is the first member of the chipsynth synthesizer line, a bit-accurate reproduction of a vintage low-cost 2 operator FM chip (OPLL) inside a new synthesizer design. PortaFM is a unique two operator FM synth with a very quirky feature set. The late 80’s ‘PSS’ series was cheesy and made of plastic but had a very unique sound which was lost to time. Some of the most well known examples of synthesizers in this series include the PSS-140, PSS-270 mini keyboards and the SHS-10 keytar. Not willing to just copy the past, Plogue designed a new synthesizer that features the same sound generation found in these synthesizers, but this time with much more processing power to control and modulate its features, all in a convenient virtual instrument form. PortaFM uses a pair of cycle-accurately emulated OPLL (YM2413) FM chip cores for its main synth engine, and another core dedicated to the the drum sounds, all of which can be layered creatively.

Chipsynth SFC v1.120

Team R2R | 19 February 2024 | 48.6MB

PLATFORM: WiN64 – STANDALONE/VSTi/VST3/AAX(MODiFiED)

We have specially created an entire emulation of the SHVC-SOUND module just for chipsynth SFC, covering both the digital and analog domains. We’ve used our signature comprehensive digital-recording matching approach, featuring our unique custom-built rigs, painstakingly thorough testing, and stubborn refusal to settle for anything less than a perfect match. The results speak for themselves: you can take digital captures of whole songs from the real original SNES, and the chipsynth SFC song player will match these captures absolutely perfectly, bit for bit! So to make sure you understand, chipsynth SFC is not made out of static samples recorded from an SNES but is rather a full recreation of how it plays YOUR samples!

Chipspeech v1.777 WiN x64

Team R2R | 19 February 2024 | 240.1MB

PLATFORM: WiN64 – STANDALONE/VSTi/VST3/AAX(MODiFiED)

Chipspeech is a vintage-style speech synthesizer which recreates the sound of famous 80′s voice synthesis chips. It features 7 different voices, each with its own characteristic timbre. It is specially tailored for musical needs – simply type in your lyrics, and then play on your MIDI keyboard. It’s a true synthesizer, the sound can be extensively modified for easy and expressive performances. Chipspeech also features a circuit bending emulation, letting you not only recreate the insane and chaotic sound of a circuit bent TI speaking device, but also use it in a controlled, musical way.

AlterEgo v1.577 WiN

Team R2R | 19 February 2024 | 13.7 MB

PLATFORM: WiN64 – STANDALONE/VSTi/VST3/AAX(MODiFiED)

Alter/Ego (アルター・エゴ) is a real-time voice singing synthesis platform (VSTi/AU/RTAS/AAX64 plugin) by Plogue Art et Technologie, Inc. Alter/Ego has the same work-flow as chipspeech but is intended to host voice technology that is not strictly vintage. In other words, post-1990 published research. It is specially tailored for musical needs – simply type in your lyrics, and then play on your MIDI keyboard. It’s a true synthesizer, the sound can be extensively modified for easy and expressive performances. Voice banks come in various styles and licenses. Bones is the latest bank available and is also free.