Phonec Analog Flux Synthesizer

 

Phonec was inspired by the mystique of video logo music. These were the spooky little intros at the beginning of public information films and educational material from the 70s and 80s. Phonec aims to recreate the obscure character and ghostly qualities of these sounds. Aside from it's quirky nature, Phonec is a unique and powerful synthesizer, capable of producing a wide range of sounds such as vintage analogue tones, lo-fi synthscapes, ethereal ambiance, minimal techno sequences, retro leads and hard hitting synth basses. Phonec's intuitive GUI attempts to strike a balance between form and function. This makes it a very practical tool that can be a real inspiration to work with. Apart from this, Phonec2 has several interesting features that set it apart from the crowd.

 

 

Phonec2 (v2.4)

VST/AU Synthesizer

**This plugin is NOT M1 compatible**
(Silicon update coming soon)

$69

+ VAT in EU

 

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Demo Downloads

Download Demo for Windows 32/64-bit Download Demo for Mac VST/AU

 

(The demo version has the limitation of occasional sound dropouts and patch save functionality is disabled.)

 

System Requirements:

Windows: Windows XP or higher 32/64 bit

Mac: OSX 10.5 or higher 32/64 bit

 

Read the user manual online

 

Features:

  • 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 that gives you instant VHS 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.

 

Soundpacks for Phonec


Synth Bass is a collection of 128 newly designed bass patches for Phonec

Third party user patchbanks for Phonec2.


Phosphor Vol 1 by The Unfinished

Phosphor Vol 1 by The Unfinished

Phosphor Vol 2 by The Unfinished

Phosphor Vol 2 by The Unfinished

Tempus Aquis by Blort Blort

Tempus Aquis by blortblort.

 

 

Update History

 

Phonec v2.4 update

Now with support for MPE, new waveforms, a new filter and more.

  • MPE support
  • New Vox + Funk waveforms
  • Creamy New Filter
  • New Filter Melt option
  • New Noise Crusher
  • Better sync between Arp + Seq
  • Preset + Bank options now separated; easier to access
  • Preset sub folders now supported
  • Newly designed template presets included
  • Added Contour shapes for Mod Envelopes
  • Added HFO Rate to Aftertouch/Modwheel
  • Tooltip popup improvements

 

Phonec v2.3 update

Phonec receives a major update with v2.3, featuring a new Melt System, an Acid Filter, Resonance Saturation and Sub-Presets plus more.

  • New Melt System with HFO integration
  • New Filter variations + a new Acid Filter
  • Filter Saturation Driver
  • Highpass Filter Tracking
  • Randomizers are now MIDI assignable
  • Oscillator Harmonics Reduction
  • Dotted note echoes
  • EchoShifter timing has been improved
  • All LFOs now start with the same phase on host play.
  • Arp Hold can also function as note hold
  • Sub-Presets for key sections
  • Improved Patch Management
  • Load/Save MIDI cc maps
  • Note Memory Mode can be turned off
  • Lots of bug fixes and improvements

 

Phonec v2.2.1 update

  • Fixed an issue with patches not loading and saving properly in some hosts

 

Phonec v2.2 update

Phonec v2.2 has several new features including an onboard Chorus effect that can be integrated into the Melt function, a 3-band fully Parametric EQ, Pan tracking for widening arps and pads, new timings for the Arpeggiator and Sequencer, new waveforms and modulation possibilities and several improvements.

  • New Chorus effect with Melt functionality
  • New 3-band Parametric EQ
  • New Pan-tracking
  • New waveforms: Bell and Ramp
  • New LFO targets: Logic,
  • New Mod Envelope targets: Logic, Osc1/2/Sub/Noise Levels
  • New Arp and Seq timings and 1/2 switches
  • Improved slider/knob sensitivity
  • Fixed: Clipping noise with Echoshifter
  • Demo version now has longer time in between dropouts
  • Windows: Banks folder now installs into Public/Documents

 

Phonec v2.1 Update

  • New and improved GUI
  • Improved filter
  • 12/24db option
  • 3-stage switch
  • Filter separation between 3rd stage
  • HPF resonance switch
  • Improved resonance response
  • Gain can now be pre/post filter
  • Gain clipping improvements
  • Filter can now follow amp envelope
  • New copy/paste functions on Oscillator and Filter sections
  • New Logic control for And/Or/Xor modes for fine-tuning logic switching point
  • Modwheel can now follow Aftertouch controls
  • New Pitchbend Range selector
  • New randomization switch for internal Melt settings
  • Volume set lower on default patchbank
  • New INIT patchbank to call up 128 initialized patches