Discovery Synth AUv3 is a powerful virtual analog synthesizer, inspired by the iconic Clavia Nord Lead 2. With a robust feature set designed for musicians and sound designers, it delivers exceptional sound quality and flexibility. Key features include:
• 4 Layers Per Patch: Stack layers to create complex, evolving sounds.
• Over 3,500 Presets: Explore a vast collection of sounds, including percussion sets and Nord Lead 2 patches.
• Nord Lead 2 Patch Import: Seamlessly import patches from the Clavia Nord Lead 2 and 2X for authentic sound recreation.
• Parameter Morphing: Smoothly transition between parameter states for dynamic, evolving soundscapes.
• Built-in Effects: Includes Chorus, Phaser, Panning Delay, and Gate for creative sound manipulation.
• 128 Patch Memories per Bank: Organize and store your sounds efficiently.
• Advanced Filters: Choose from 8 filter types, including LowPass, HighPass, BandPass, Formant, and an 8-tap Phaser.
• Gate and Arpeggiator: Create rhythmic patterns with the built-in gate and arpeggiator synced to your host tempo.
• Automation via MIDI CC (check the MIDI CC table in the PDF manual on the discoDSP Discovery page).
Whether standalone or integrated as an AUv3, Discovery Synth provides all the tools you need to craft unique, high-quality sounds with ease. Dive into its intuitive interface and unlock your creative potential today!
Years ago I was on tour with a band mate who had a nord on his equipment rider, luckily the keyboard was always there in every city, but this app would be a handy alternative since it can load the nord files to take your actual sounds with you and control it with any MiDI keyboard.The buttons are a little hard to press on the 11” iPad Pro (small on screen). It doesn’t have a full MIDI menu yet, but this developer is good with updates.Output seemed a bit hot and I had to turn the master output down below 50% to match levels with my other gear and apps, not really a problem
More in depth synth than a complex math
Oceans in space
So I played one in real life once and I think this exceeds it for the amount of banks and libraries of so many categories, its the most I’ve seen besides like a full Sinclair. There are techno classics and arps and what I think are 4 or more actual preset banks. Official or something factory, so that’s all loaded and ready . You know back in the day that would be a task to dl and then load. I’m not sure but I think hardware had only one library and 4 banks per patch (which was still ace at time)I think each. Anyway this has improved al9t and I’ve not crashed it in my hyper lab synth simulation. The actual presets are varied and well crafted. I often am.blown away want to like reverse engineer them. The range of bell and percussive arpeggio and plucks to the best old school techno bass and on. Hails to it all seemingly Working well with midi as well. What synth I almost overlooked. Hails
Thanks for the fix!
J100023471
Thanks to the developer for fixing the Sysex import. Works like a charm now! I think the last thing this synth needs is for the parameters to be exposed so they can be easily modulated in AUM or another AU host (Like they are in OB-XD 3) I’m pretty sure that would make a lot of people happy if this were possible. Still, even without that have to give 5 stars as the developer has been listening and improving this instrument, very appreciated.
Developer Response
Thank you for your kind words and support! We’re glad the Sysex import is working well for you. AUv3 parameter support is actively being worked on, and we’re excited to bring this functionality to enhance your experience.
Thank you for exposing AU parameters!
Intrepolicious
Thank you so much for finally updating this synth with the exposed AU Parameters. This feature alone will bring back many users, and will make many of them very happy! Also very happy to see the improvements in the UI. Overall, a greatly improved user experience!
Faster UI rendering and fixes, per-touch knob control and MENU > Program listing.
Version 6.6.1
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