Synthrilla has unveiled the Froggie SF-60, a software instrument bringing the sound of the 1981 Casio MT-60 into the DAW using original samples.
Synthrilla has introduced the Froggie SF-60 software instrument. The plugin recreates the sound of the Casio MT-60 from 1981. Instead of using synthesis, the sound generation relies on 49 chromatically recorded original samples ranging from C0 to C4.
Features and Processing
The instrument expands the sound with features such as 32-voice polyphony, providing each voice with its own filter, LFO, and envelope. Six separately switchable effect sections are integrated for sound shaping:
- A polyphonic VCF filter with six modes
- A 4-band EQ with an interactive frequency curve
- A delay with six modes
- A Dattorro plate reverb
- An assignable LFO for filter, volume, or pitch
- Pitch bend utilizing third-order Lagrange interpolation
A specialized Thriller mode isolates exclusively the C key while all other keys remain muted. Alternatively, a SEL mode allows users to freely define which keys are muted.
Looper and Control
Additionally, the instrument includes a HUM parameter that adds a random delay between zero and 100 milliseconds to the start of each note. An integrated looper with a waveform display zoomable from 1x to 50x allows loop points to be set within the samples. All parameters can be automated via MIDI Learn. By default, the modulation wheel via CC1 controls LFO depth. Factory presets are also included.
The instrument is available as VST3, AU, and standalone for macOS and Windows.
Source: Delamar
