REQ: Minimal Audio Current 2.0 (macOS)
Minimal Audio's Current synthesizer is a groundbreaking tool designed for musicians and sound designers seeking endless creative possibilities. At its core, Current combines five powerful sound engines, including spectral wavetable oscillators, granular synthesis, a sampler, and a sub-oscillator, all supported by two multimode filters with over 50 modes. This multi-engine powerhouse allows users to craft everything from lush, evolving pads to gritty, experimental textures. Its intuitive interface and innovative features make it a standout choice for both beginners and seasoned professionals.
One of Current's most impressive aspects is its flexible modulation system, which simplifies complex sound design tasks. Users can easily drag and drop modulation sources to destinations, creating dynamic and evolving sounds with minimal effort. The modulation matrix now features a pop-up view for better visualization and control of envelopes, levels, and destinations. Additionally, the synth includes expressive MIDI effects like an arpeggiator and chord generator, enabling users to transform simple ideas into intricate compositions effortlessly.
Current also excels in its effects suite, integrating Minimal Audio's renowned plugins like Swarm Reverb, Cluster Delay, and Morph EQ directly into the synth. The new Wave Shifter effect adds unique sound-shaping capabilities by combining frequency shifting with FM and AM controls. These effects are fully integrated into the modulation system, allowing for seamless animation of parameters within presets. The freely configurable effects rack ensures users can shape their sounds creatively while maintaining professional polish.
The latest update, Current 2.0, introduces several enhancements aimed at improving workflow and usability. The new Play View provides an interactive X-Y pad interface for real-time sound manipulation, while the expanded factory library offers over 400 presets built on more than 170 wavetables and 800 samples. A revamped Mixer panel allows for precise control over sound sources, including soloing and direct output routing. These updates solidify Current as a versatile platform capable of inspiring endless hours of creativity.
System Requirements:
Current is fully compatible with macOS 10.11 and higher, including native Apple silicon, as well as Windows 10 and higher. The plugin can be used in any major DAW that supports 64-bit AAX, AU, VST2, and/or VST3 formats.