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macOS 10.9 or Later:
Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz Processor
2GB RAM (8GB Recommended)
Windows 7, 8, 10:
Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz Processor
2GB RAM (8GB Recommended)
Tested on Ubuntu 16.04:
Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz Processor
2GB RAM (8GB Recommended)
After years of innovation and refinement, the BioTek 2 Organic Synthesizer Virtual Instrument Software Plug-In stands as a testament to advanced sound design and professional music production. This sophisticated, high-quality software plug-in is a unique synthesis workstation, offering unlimited possibilities for sound creation in an inspiring environment.
Designed to stand out in the crowded landscape of virtual instruments, BioTek 2 is built from the ground up with an engine more capable than its competitors. Its unique character stems from the choice to incorporate natural and environmental samples, providing a distinct edge to your music production.
The user interface is meticulously designed for quick access to key parameters via macro controls on the primary 'Wild' page, while also offering deep editing capabilities. With extensive modulation and modifier routes intuitively assigned, all parameters are readily available for DAW automation, allowing you to dive into the immersive world of BioTek.
BioTek 2 features the unique 'Spinal Saw' oscillator, capable of producing up to 11 detuned sawtooth waves within a single oscillator. With four oscillators per voice, you can generate a staggering 44 sawteeth per sound layer, perfect for crafting thick leads, expansive pads, and rumbling synth basses.
The BioTek 2 granular oscillator extracts sound grains from your chosen sample and redistributes them into dense clouds or scattered drops, enabling the creation of uniquely textured musical instruments to otherworldly soundscapes.
BioTek's engine can scale to tens of thousands of parameters, making workflow management crucial. The intuitive system for importing your samples and promoting parameters to the main 'Wild' macro page allows for swift construction of your instrument.
BioTek 2 also boasts a comprehensive filtering and effects section, with nine high-quality effects that can be loaded into four effect slots per voice for extensive creative sound shaping. With multiple forms of synthesis, including FM Synthesis, Virtual Analog, Sample Playback, Karplus-Strong, Granular, and the unique Spinal Saw, BioTek 2 offers unprecedented control over all sound shaping tools.
BioTek 2's signature 'Wild' macro page provides rapid exploration of each sound patch with surprising depth. The stunning central XY control is typically assigned to numerous sound shaping parameters, allowing for immediate and sometimes extreme manipulations.
Crafted by industry veteran Wolfram Franke, BioTek's codebase is a testament to superior sound design. With over 500 deeply creative sonic experiments, this software plug-in is a must-have tool for any serious music producer.