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Synplant

A genetic synthesizer that grows sounds from seeds.

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Synplant is a groundbreaking software synthesizer plugin that approaches sound design from a biological perspective. Instead of traditional oscillators and filters, it uses a genetic algorithm where sounds are represented as 'seeds.' You can plant a seed, which grows into a unique sonic 'organism' with its own complex waveform and modulation structure. The core innovation is the ability to mutate these seeds, creating related but distinct sounds, or even cross-pollinate two seeds to generate hybrid offspring.

It features a highly visual and intuitive interface centered around a 'Genetic Tree' where you can navigate through mutations. The synthesizer engine itself is capable of generating a vast range of tones, from classic analog-style basses and leads to unpredictable, evolving textures and pads that would be difficult to program on a conventional synth. It includes essential controls for shaping the grown sound, such as a multimode filter, envelopes, LFO, and effects.

Synplant is designed for musicians, producers, and sound designers looking for inspiration and a fresh, experimental approach to synthesis. It bypasses technical parameter tweaking in favor of an exploratory, almost gardening-like process, making it accessible to beginners while offering deep, generative possibilities for experts.
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Synplant

Specifications

Pricing Model Paid
Category Audios Generator
Languages English
Last Update v2.1.2 (Updated 2024)
Platforms
Windows Mac

Best For:

  • Electronic Music Producers
    Generate unique basslines, leads, and atmospheric pads for genres like ambient, IDM, and techno.
  • Sound Designers
    Create evolving textures, sci-fi effects, and organic soundscapes for film, games, and media.
  • Musicians Seeking Inspiration
    Break out of creative blocks by exploring random mutations and cross-pollinations of seed sounds.

Key Features

Commercial Use

Gallery & Demo

Pros

  • Highly innovative and unique genetic sound generation workflow
  • Excellent for inspiring new, unpredictable sounds and textures
  • Visually intuitive interface that simplifies complex synthesis
  • Great for quickly generating variations and families of sounds
  • Includes a full-featured synth engine with filter, modulation, and effects

Cons

  • Less precise control than a traditional subtractive/wavetable synth
  • The generative nature can sometimes produce unusable results
  • Primarily a VST/AU plugin, not a standalone application

Frequently Asked Questions

What plugin formats does Synplant support?

Synplant is available as a VST, VST3, and Audio Unit (AU) plugin for Windows and macOS.

Is there a demo version available?

Yes, Sonic Charge offers a fully functional trial version that runs for 30 days.

Can I save and recall the seeds I create?

Yes, you can save your favorite seeds as preset files and load them into any instance of Synplant.

Release History

vv2.0 Oct 12, 2022

Synplant 2 Major Update

Complete redesign with a new genetic tree interface, expanded synthesis engine with dual oscillators, new filter types, enhanced effects, and seed cross-pollination.

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