Chiral is an MPE-enabled holographic synthesizer built to encourage experimentation through phaseshaping, amplitude modulation, and a vast modulation matrix. Craft anything from cinematic pads to inharmonic glitchscapes using this intuitive Max for Live device with far-ranging sound design capabilities.
Sculpt your sound with effects and microtuning
Chiral comes with built-in effects for adding space and color to your patches, including a celestial reverb, crunchy saturation, and a contouring tone filter. It also supports microtuning, opening this synth’s expansive toolkit and low CPU footprint to a whole new set of tonal possibilities.
Features
Phaseshaping Oscillator to craft complex, evolving waveforms
Amplitude Modulator for deep timbral control
Built-in reverb, saturation, and filter for space and color
MPE compatibility puts Chiral’s expressive potential at your fingertips
Microtuning support adds another layer of tonal possibility to your sound
An intuitive interface designed for playability and experimentation
Low CPU usage
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