Hexen Modular Synthesizer

Hexen Modular Synthesizer

Hexen Modular Synthesizer is a virtual modular synth app for Windows and Mac. It features over 80 modules to build custom synths, sequencers, and effects with full MIDI and audio support.
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Hexen Modular Synthesizer: Virtual Modular Synth App

Hexen Modular Synthesizer is a virtual modular synth app for Windows and Mac. It features over 80 modules to build custom synths, sequencers, and effects with full MIDI and audio support.

What is Hexen Modular Synthesizer?

Hexen Modular Synthesizer is a versatile virtual modular synthesizer application for Windows and Mac. With over 80 different modules to choose from, you can build completely custom synthesizers, sequencers, drum machines, samplers, effects processors and more, limited only by your imagination.

At the core of Hexen is its extensive modulation capabilities - almost every parameter can be modulated, allowing you to create patches that move, evolve and transform over time. The app features both MIDI and audio input/output, letting you integrate it into any studio setup. You can even route external audio signals through Hexen’s modules for some crazy sound manipulation.

Some standout features include:

  • Massive library of oscillator, filter, LFO, sequencer, effects and utility modules with full parameter modulation
  • Innovative Physical Modeling Oscillators for realistic plucked, bowed and blown sounds
  • Granular, wavetable and analog-modeling oscillator modules
  • Flexible envelope generators, step sequencers, random and logic modules for animation
  • Detailed audio routing options between modules and tracks
  • Realistic emulations of famous classic hardware synths
  • Full MIDI Learn implementation and MIDI/CV converters
  • Cross-platform support for Windows and Mac OS

With its ease of use, limitless sonic possibilities and thoughtful design, Hexen brings the power of modular synthesis to your desktop at an affordable price.

Hexen Modular Synthesizer Features

Features

  1. Modular interface to build custom synths, sequencers and effects
  2. Over 80 modules including oscillators, filters, envelopes, sequencers, effects, utilities
  3. Real-time audio processing and MIDI connectivity
  4. Preset browser to browse and load community presets
  5. Plugin support to integrate with DAWs

Pricing

  • Free
  • One-time Purchase

Pros

Powerful modular environment for creative sound design

Huge collection of modules to choose from

Great for learning modular synthesis

Active community with preset sharing

Cons

Can be overwhelming for beginners

No touch/drag-and-drop interface on desktop

Occasional bugs and stability issues


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