Modelonia is a novel physical-modelling synthesizer , it uses a hybrid of two distinct model ‘types’- a plucked-string model, and a blown-bore (ie trumpet-type) model.)
Each model may be used simultaneously and the signal path allows cross-modulation between the two models, for more interesting and complex tones.
Modelonia is not simply an emulation of acoustic instruments, nor is it your standard VSTi synth. Advanced physical modeling technology has been used to enable “live” and expressive new sounds and harmonic textures.
Modelonia was designed to be the first compact multi-purpose virtual synthesizer which uses the physical-modelling technique as the only sound source and does not enhance it with multi-effects or sweepable filters (VFC in the Subctractive tradition), Modelonia sound shaping ability relies solely on physical-modelling.
Modelonia is GUI skinnable and comes with three different skins: two small and and a new one large for bigger monitors.
*** What's new in Modelonia 2.0 ***
Sound Engine Update and Upgrade
1) New. Two macro sliders are now available for real-time sound morphing: respectively crossfading gains and cross-feedback levels between the two main Resonators.
2) New. Added a powerful equalizer in the output fx chain. This new "AP EQ" features two
fully adjustable shelving filters and a "tilt" knob to quickly balance brightness to low boomines.
Moreover it features a switch to choose between a clean or overdrive channel.
Tabbed view. The bottom pane with the microtuning sliders is now hidden by default, while the new AP EQ knobs and macro sliders are shown.
3) New. The MIDI modulation matrix now includes the ability to use Aftertouch and Velocity
as modulation sources for each parameter. Moreover the map is now saved per preset.
The start and end range of modulation is also settable. Reverse mappings are is supported as well, with start greater than end value.
4) New. "Single Shot" mode extended to both LFOs. This allows the use of LFOs as envelope
for modulation. Moreover a Mix mode has been added to mix the waveshapes of the two LFOs.
5) New. The SA switch changes the architecture of both Modelonia models, for more sound design possibilities.
6) New. The "PE" switch in "Lips" exciter has been extended to a knob control. Up to
Modelonia 1.8 it turned on the "pressure emitter" in the Horn exciter, now in 2.0 it adjusts the
PE in the right half turn (marked with a green curve), and it switches to an alternative
algorithm with PE off when used in the left half (marked with a red curve).
This new feature takes better advantage of the exciters external to the "Lips" module, i.e. the Noise module and the String module via "XM to Horn".
7) New. The harmonic waveshapers controlled by the "Modif" switches A and B, in the Horn
module, have been updated with new algorithms.
8) New. The "change properties fx" (the "CP" switch in "String" module) now features a stronger harmonic enhancement.
9) New. The A/B switch in the FX module adds now a soft chorus to the reverb. Chorus can be used alone as well, setting the reverb mix to zero.
10) Vastly improved Mono Legato mode for enhanced realism in solo playing of wind instruments and similar
