The air at SynthFest France 2025 shimmered with anticipation as Synth Anatomy delved into the nebulous world of Loris Synth. Crafted by Christophe Duquesne of Haken Audio, this wondrous engine for EaganMatrix synths beckons us to explore uncharted realms of expressive additive synthesis. With each note, Loris conjures a landscape where sound becomes an ever-morphing tapestry of light and shadow. Dive into this review as we follow Synth Anatomy’s journey into the heart of this audial wonder.
The Dawn of Loris Synth
In the echo-laden corridors of SynthFest France 2025, a new dawn emerged for the world of sound. Synth Anatomy, on a quest for sonic allure, found themselves amidst the offerings of Haken Audio. Christophe Duquesne, the ethereal architect, unveiled a marvel—the Loris Synth. Its voice, born of the EaganMatrix, promised a new era of expressive additive synthesis. This standalone application whispers its magic into compatible synths like the Expressive E Osmose. In essence, it unravels an audioscape where each note blooms with unprecedented depth, calling forth an ocean of potential awaiting to be explored. Thus, the journey into this mystical sound realm began.
"So anything you do, if you want to lose the lorries, the lorries synthesis."
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Decoding the Engine's Alchemy
At the heart of this sonic sorcery lies the EaganMatrix, a realm where sound waves are malleable, and creativity is limitless. The micro, an unassuming powerhouse, shares its DNA with the grand Osmos. Synth Anatomy paints a picture of this micro as a condensed universe—cutting away the superfluous yet retaining the full synthesis capabilities of its kin. Through minimalistic design, it offers the same luscious polyphony, a testament to its prowess. Plug a wind controller like the wobble, and watch as each exhalation transforms into a sonorous story—each hole on this wind device sensitive, alive, capable of continuous expression. The cohesion between hardware and software becomes an intricate dance of technology and artistry.
Exploring the Loris Synthesis
"It looks a little bit like sample, but that's really not sample."
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The Loris synth transforms sound into a fluid tapestry woven from the threads of additive synthesis. Each sample dissects into 512 delicate pieces, with 64 oscillators assigned to each fragment. Synth Anatomy vividly describes this process as if watching a delicate piece of fabric unravel only to be rewoven into something more splendid. The ability to move through these sound slices grants musicians unparalleled creativity, a journey of rediscovery with every modulation. As the analysis unfolds, it offers more than an imitation of the original; it becomes its own poetic resurrection, a shadow of its source that has now learned to dance to its rhythm.
Commanding the Soundscapes
Navigating through Loris is akin to painting on the most sophisticated of canvases. Synth Anatomy reveals how overlays simplify the intricate dance of tweaking sounds within the EaganMatrix editor. The parameters, though seemingly traditional, hide the power to transform the mundane into the sublime. Mastering overlays means stepping inside the waveform, manipulating its structure like clay, shaping it with filters, resonance, and more. This frontier of sonic manipulation offers refined control, unhindered by complexity. The experimentations extend beyond voices, delving into drums and other realms, each parametric adjustment painting new shades on this ever-changing auditory canvas.
"We were talking about the chipmunk effect, here there is no chipmunk effect because there is a formant correction."
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The Loris Legacy Unfolds
As Synth Anatomy concludes their exploration, they address the accessibility of Loris in the digital marketplace. Available across platforms, this spectral artist-instrument duo is ready for public embrace. With its roots in the Haken Audio offerings, Loris emerges as not just another software but a tool that extends the expressive horizons of musicians worldwide. The introduction of a free Loris light version beckons curious minds to dip toes into this vast ocean of possibilities. Synth Anatomy’s narrative portrays Loris as a beacon for artists to wield with grandeur or subtlety, guiding them into the heart of sound itself. It promises to shape the future of expressive synthesis, as new updates seep into the beloved Osmos and its kin. Through this poetic evolution, Haken Audio continues to chart a course towards the horizon of auditory innovation.
This article is also available in German. Read it here: https://synthmagazin.at/synthanatomy-enthuellt-die-klangliche-erzaehlung-des-loris-synths-auf-dem-synthfest/
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