Emagic ES-2 Software Synthesizer (Mac)

Emagic ES-2 Software Synthesizer (Mac)
With the ES2, a very special instrument is available to Logic 5 users. Drawing from the past to redefine the future, its extraordinary synthesis engine delivers exceptional tonal quality in all registers and a complex voice architecture provides extensive sonic possibilities. Its ergonomic user interface and sheer power will inspire new creative heights.

Able to combine the full-bodied energy of analogue systems with the shimmering detail of glistening digital tone generation, the ES2 owes its enormous sonic wealth to an unsurpassed palette of in-demand synthesis techniques. It handles the warm subtractive synthesis of classic analogue synthesizers with the same ease as it does popular digital synthesis techniques such as Vector Synthesis, Wavetable Scanning and Frequency Modulation (FM). The clearly laid-out structure, the well-devised construction, and aids such as Tool Tips, put this enormous potential quickly and easily at your disposal. If needed, the intelligent random sound programmer with selectable destinations can be used to supply fresh ideas. And, thanks to the adjustable strength parameter, these can either be radically new sounds or subtle alterations, at your command.

Use up to 32 ES2 simultaneously, depending on the Logic version and computer power available. Each ES2 has 32 voices, each offering three especially flexible oscillators, two filters and extensive modulation possibilities. Select Unison, and layer up to 32 voices for huge, imposing sonic monuments. Processor optimizations for modern computers ensure maximum possible performance.

General

• Sample-accurate integration in Logic 5, with access to all plug-ins and full automation
• Optimized for Macintosh Velocity engine
• Up to 32 voices per ES2
• Poly, mono and unison modes with Glide and Legato for automatic portamento
• Intelligent random sound programming with adjustable intensity and destination

• Adjustable, powerful distortion effect with soft and hard characteristics
• High-quality modulation effects such as chorus, phaser or flanger

• 3 Oscillators with classic analogue and 100 digital waveforms, plus noise
• Frequency Modulation, Oscillator Synchronization, Pulse Width Modulation and Ring Modulation
• Dynamic Wavetable Scanning of the digital waves via freely selectable modulation sources
• Dynamic Vector control of oscillator mix and two additional, freely selectable parameters

• 1 multimode filter (N/BP/HP/LP/Peak) with overdrive
• 1 lowpass filter (12,18,24 dB) with filter FM and unique Fatness circuit
• Filters can be connected in serial or parallel modes

• 2 ADSR envelopes with sustain time parameter, velocity can control level and attack
• 1 monophonic or polyphonic AD/AR envelope, velocity can control attack
• 2 LFOs with 7 waveforms
• LFO1 is polyphonic with key-sync, and offers its own decay/delay envelope
• LFO2 is monophonic, and can be synced to song tempo
• 10 freely definable modulation paths (20 sources and 30 destinations) with modulatable intensities
• 1 Vector envelope with 15 points, loop mode and adjustable tempo sync controls oscillator mix and two additional, freely selectable parameters

Minimum:

• Logic or MicroLogic AV Version 5.
• Mac OS 9.1 or higher
• G3/400
• 128 MB RAM or more
• CD ROM or DVD drive

• CPU with Velocity Engine support (G4/MP)
• 256 MB RAM or more
• Low-latency audio hardware
• MIDI interface, MIDI keyboard