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Synthesizer

Subtractor

Reason Studios

Subtractor is an analog-type polyphonic synthesizer based on subtractive synthesis, featuring a distinctive dual-filter architecture (multimode + lowpass) and unique Phase Offset Modulation for waveform manipulation. It's designed for creating both classic analog synthesizer sounds and complex, enharmonic timbres through extensive modulation possibilities.

Key Features

01Two oscillators with 32 waveforms each
02Dual filters: 5-mode Filter 1 (LP24, LP12, BP, HP, Notch) + linkable lowpass Filter 2
03Phase Offset Modulation (multiplication/subtraction modes) for waveform synthesis
04Frequency Modulation (FM) between oscillators
05Ring Modulation for complex harmonic generation
06Three envelope generators: Amplitude, Filter, and Mod Envelope
07Two LFOs with 6 waveforms each and polyphonic LFO 2
08Up to 99 voices polyphony with selectable voices per patch

Things to Try

  • 01Slightly detune (+/– a few cents) one oscillator against the other to produce oscillator 'beating' effects for wider, richer sounds
  • 02Use sine wave on Oscillator 1 and triangle wave on Oscillator 2 with FM amount set to 50 for classic FM tones, then vary Osc 2 semitone to harmonic intervals (4th, 5th, octave) for rich timbres or non-musical intervals for complex, enharmonic sounds
  • 03Create pulse width modulation (PWM) by setting Phase Offset to subtraction mode and modulating the Phase knob with an LFO for dynamic waveform variation
  • 04Combine notch filter (Filter 1) with lowpass filter (Filter 2) to create soft, clear timbres with controlled resonance settings

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Subtractor by Reason Studios | Plugin Library