Flowtones by Toneboosters
Price: €59

Virtual Analog Synthesizer

• Two parts with two VCOs each
• VCO Pulsewidth and ring modulation
• Advanced LFO and Envelopes for modulation
• Over 30 analog-modelled, non-linear filter types
• Pro-grade effect modules
• Intuitive step sequencer
• Intelligent randomizer
• Mono and full stereo operation (VST3, AU, AAX)
• VST, VST3, AU, AAX, stand alone
• VST, VST3, AAX, stand alone

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TRUE VA SYNTHESIS
Flowtones is no rompler!
Thanks to its true VA synthesis engine, the use of non-linear filters and extensive modulation options, Flowtones sounds warmer and more analog than digital romplers and wavetable-based synths. Have a listen to our demo tracks that use Flowtones exclusively, without external effects or sounds.

• 4 VCO architecture: Two parts with two VCOs each
• 36 analog VCO waveforms featuring all classic waveforms and more
• All VCO waveforms support pulsewidth modulation
• Full-stereo unison mode for each VCO
• Noise and sub-harmonic oscillators for each VCO
• Unique VCO ring and self-modulation matrix
• Non-linear VCF for each part with over 30 filter types, including unique multi-resonance filters

EXTENSIVE MODULATION
Keep your sounds moving

• Four low-frequency oscillators (LFOs) with 30 waveforms
• LFOs can modulate other LFOs, including themselves!
• Three additional envelope generators, all loopable
• Envelopes can modulate LFO modulation depth
• Quick access to modulation depth through context popup menus
• Majority of synth and effect parameters can be modulated
• Virtually endless modulation possibilities

PRO-GRADE EFFECTS
For a polished, studio-ready sound

• Studio quality reverb, delay, and chorus effects
• Unique formant filter to add vocal character
• Analog and digital distortion effects
• Various effect parameters can be modulated with LFOs and envelopes
• Master output equalizer and peak limiter for a final touch
• Nonlinear power supply simulation for VCA-based compression interaction between notes

STEP SEQUENCER
Trigger melodies instantly

• Fully integrated, intuitive step sequencer
• Can trigger chords and note series synced to each key-on event
• Can run synchronously to the host or to MIDI key events
• Smart copy/paste of note series to improve workflow
• Smart zoom: edit fine details while keeping overview over the full sequence

INTELLIGENT RANDOMIZER
Explore new spaces beyond presets




To help you explore the virtually endless combinations of settings, Flowtones includes an intelligent randomizer. Simply select which elements you would like to randomize and whether you'd like musical patches or for sound design, and hit the randomize button to intantly create new, unique sounds that can be used straight away.


ALSO ON YOUR IPAD
now available for iOS
The same pro sound quality, smooth workflow and gorgeous user interface on your iPad, iPod Touch or iPhone. ToneBoosters Flowtones for iOS is now available in the Apple App Store.

Other features you are going to love
MOVING
VCO, VCF and effects parameters can be modulated by LFOs and envelopes

AUTOMATABLE
Modify and automate parameters without zipper-noise artifacts or drop outs

CROSS PLATFORM
Get the exact same pro-grade sound and workflow on Windows, macOS and iPadOS

INTERFACE THEMES
Resizable user interface with dozens of color themes to choose from

ULTRASONIC
Generate audio at any sampling rate from 32 up to 384 kHz with low latency

LIMITLESS
Infinite internal headroom to eliminate clipping or noise floor issues

Source: ToneBoosters | Flowtones

 

Last edited by a moderator: Sep 20, 2021

When I started reading I said to myself "oh no, another 2 OSC subtractive synth with not much modulation capabilities". But then I realised that this could be pretty good:

• 4 VCO architecture: Two parts with two VCOs each
• 36 analog VCO waveforms featuring all classic waveforms and more
• All VCO waveforms support pulsewidth modulation
• Full-stereo unison mode for each VCO
• Noise and sub-harmonic oscillators for each VCO
• Unique VCO ring and self-modulation matrix
• Non-linear VCF for each part with over 30 filter types, including unique multi-resonance filters

Seems very well thought out. Still, I have to play with it for a couple of hours to build an opinion about it. Thanks for the heads up. Toneboosters is a quality brand, but I haven't expected a TB synth! Very interesting.

 

I like it's sound and features but not the User Experience. It has cluttered GUI and vertical tabs. Drag and drop modulation and MSEGs are also missing.

 

A great Software Synthesizer. ToneBoosters is a really innovative company!

 

New update v1.0.3 is out:

• Completely redesigned UI on desktop (Windows, macOS) to facilitate easier workflows
• ASIO soundcard support in Windows standalone
• 3 brand new VCO synthesis engines modelled after famous vintage synths, allowing each individual VCO to use an ideal, enhanced, or one of two vintage oscillation engines!
• Improved sound quality of the analog-modelled VCOs and even faster envelopes than ever before
• Modulation popup menu now requires a long tap or right mouse click to bring up; double tap to reset a slider to its default setting
• New option to apply subtle VCO and VCF frequency randomization for each key on event for even more authentic analog synth simulation
• New option to drag and drop programs onto category or library filter to quickly change these entries without typing
• New option to delete a set of programs with a single button
• New option to rename libraries and categories
• New option to pin modulation popup window for easier multi-source modulation editing
• Auto capitalisation for library, category, and program names
• Improved robustness for exported programs across operating systems and file systems
• New presets; currently close to 400 factory presets with more available in the public domain
• New 5 and 10 voice polyphony play modes to reduce maximum complexity while playing
• Fixed an issue that could cause empty library or category names in the program manager
• New option to mute each individual VCO output to use a VCO for cross modulation only
• New option to pin modulation popup menus to improve modulation editing workflow
• Efficiency and stability improvements

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Rather boring

 

New UI looks great.
New VCO's always welcome.
Plenty of workflow improvements.

While not revolutionary, Synclavier must live a far more exciting life than me.