Free Plugin of the Week: Synthetic Vortices (VST)

Synthetic vortices plugin ambient loops
Ensoniq Fizmo 80s SFX vst plugin

Synthetic Vortices [Plugin Edition] is a collection of 90 ambient loops generated by the Ensoniq Fizmo and embedded in a VST plugin instrument. The Ensoniq Fizmo is 48 voice synth which was commonly used to create SFX for 80s movies and games. It has a distinct organic sound which can now be harnessed through the VST.

The Fizmo was released at a time when the market for hardware synthesizers was in decline, and it was not a commercial success. However, it has gained a cult following among synthesizer enthusiasts and musicians for its unique sound and capabilities. It has been used by a variety of artists in a range of genres, including ambient, electronic, and experimental music.

Using the Ensoniq Fizmo synthesiser, SampleScience produced a variety of atmospheric sounds that were then turned into continuous loops. The Synthetic Vortices plugin’s sound source consists of these loops. With the help of a multi-mode filter, a reverb effect, an ADSR envelope, and a multi-mode LFO, the provided sounds can be further customised. Three playback options are available to users: polyphonic, monophonic, and legato. The instrument has 188 MB of 16-bit WAV sample data.

Features:

  • 90 ambient loops generated by the Ensoniq Fizmo
  • Multi-LFO
  • Room reverb
  • Highpass/Lowpass filter
  • Amplitude range controls
  • 3 voice modes: polyphonic, monophonic, and legato

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