Tilr RipplerX v1.4.3 VST3 AU LV2 WiN MAC LiNUX [FREE]

15.06.2025 | VST3 AU LV2 WiN MAC LiNUX | 6.08 / 10.3 / 4.24MB
RipplerX is a physically modeled synth, capable of sounds similar to AAS Chromaphone and Ableton Collision.

RipplerX is a port of Rippler2 for the Reaper DAW. It started as a research project into physically modelled drums and ended up a synth heavily based on AAS Chromaphone and Saike's Partials.

The first version was based off Partials since it is one of the few open source modal synths I could find. From there, the main reference became Chromaphone and Collision. The controls and models are almost a one-to-one match.

RipplerX has additional controls for Inharmonicity and model Ratio and a distinct sound. Chromaphone is a more complete synth with more features; it has a more sophisticated mallet generator, physics-based serial coupling, a better UI, etc. If you like this synth, you should definitely check it out.

The value of RipplerX is as an open source alternative to AAS plugins. It also provides an entry point for developers or researchers into physical modelling.

A final note on Chromaphone: what really sets it apart is its coupling system. I don't think I will be able to figure it out, judging by the time I spent on that already. The AAS plugin remains unparalleled in that aspect.

Acknowledgments

- Saike for the open source Partials synth, which the original Rippler was based on.
- AAS for Chromaphone synth and manual with hints about the models and parameters used.
- Nathan Ho and others for articles about modal synthesis.
- DSP coders like Tale and Scott Stillwell for providing open source JSFXs and libs.