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https://www.psychicmodulation.com/phonec.html

Phonec liet zich inspireren door de mystiek van videologomuziek die vaak te horen was aan het begin van een film op VHS. 
Phonec streeft ernaar het obscure karakter en de spookachtige eigenschappen van deze geluiden na te bootsen. 
Naast zijn eigenzinnige karakter is Phonec een unieke en krachtige synthesizer, die een breed scala aan geluiden kan produceren, 
zoals vintage analoge tonen, lo-fi synthscapes, etherische ambiance, minimale technosequenties, retro leads en keiharde synthbassen. 
De intuïtieve GUI van Phonec probeert een balans te vinden tussen vorm en functie. 
Dit maakt het tot een zeer praktisch hulpmiddel dat een echte inspiratiebron kan zijn om mee te werken. 
Afgezien hiervan heeft Phonec2 verschillende interessante functies die het onderscheiden van de massa.

Kenmerken:

Dual Oscillators with various combinations: Mix, Sync, Ring, X-wave, logic
Sub Oscillator for beefing up the low end
Analog-style oscillator drifting
2-stage lowpass filter with 8 modes + Acid Filter
Post Highpass Filter
Filter Saturation Driver
3-Stage Filter Separation
3-Band Parametric EQ
Melt: A unique feature that adds instant character to any patch
Arpeggiator that works in conjunction with a Modulation Sequencer
3 LFOs (2 monophonic, 1 polyphonic)
HFO (High Frequency Oscillator)
Various modulation types: AM, PM, FM, Filter FM
2 Modulation Envelopes
Aftertouch control of several parameters that can also be linked to the Modwheel
EchoShifter: A Pitchshifting, Dub Delay Unit
Chorus effect with Melt integration
External Audio Processing
Pan-Tracking
MIDI Learn and automation of most parameters
MPE Support
Patch Randomization of Sub-sections
Sub-presets: load/save settings for sections such as osc, filter, etc.
Double Click Parameter Reset
Intuitive patch management system
Default bank of 128 presets


Oscillator Combinations 
Phonec2 has an Oscillator system that uses various combinations to create interesting new sounds. 
Oscillators can be mixed, synced and even combined using Logic gates with adjustable switching points for creating sounds not normally heard coming from a set of waveforms.

Filter Functionality 
The Filter section is extremely versatile, with Lowpass and Highpass systems that can be routed in different ways. 
Several Filter variations are available including a special Acid Filter with extra smooth resonance. 
Filter Separation, Saturation Driver and pre/post gain distortion are some of the features that make up Phonec's filter system. 
There's even a 3-band Parametric EQ for further frequency manipulation.

Melt 
Phonec's unique sound is based in large part on it's Melt system, which produces a warped, drifting, and slightly spooky quality to give your sounds vibe and character.

Sequences and Patterns 
Phonec2 has an Arpeggiator and Sequencer that work together and compliment each other. 
While they can both be used on their own, wonderful things can happen while they are both in operation.
The Sequencer acts as an accompaniment to the Arpeggiator, for implementing subtle note variations, Filter offsets and volume accents or dropouts. 
The two units can even have different timings, allowing for some unexpected melodic patterns.

Modulation Madness 
Phonec's Modulation system is designed for serious experimentation. 
Three LFOs and two Envelopes that can modulate most parameters, let you shape your sound in surprising ways. 
The HFO, which is a High Frequency Oscillator, can achieve FM, AM and PM synthesis. 
The HFO can be assigned to various targets using uncommon formulas that result in strange and beautiful sounds.

Expressive Performance 
Phonec2 lets you assign Aftertouch to several parameters at once, each at various increments. 
The Modwheel can also be routed to the Aftertouch parameters, which allow you to modify several parameters at once, dramatically altering the sound of a patch with the movement of a single control. 

Sound Design Workflow 
Patch creation and management is one of Phonec's strong points. 
The Patch Management system makes it easy to design and catalog your sounds, but the ability to save and load Sub-presets is where it gets interesting. 
Sub-presets are like mini patches for various sections of the synth, such as the Oscillator, Filter, Sequencer, etc. 
Phonec2 comes loaded with several Sub-presets to get you started. And when you're feeling lazy, or just want something different, Patch Randomization for specific groups of controls can give surprising results. 
Lastly, Copy/Paste controls have been added to key sections for quickly copying something to paste elsewhere when needed. 

MIDI Control 
Finally, worth mentioning is the MIDI Learn capabilities, which give you full control of almost every parameter from the Filter Cutoff down to the Randomize buttons.