DUNE is an acronym for "Differential Unison Engine". This new technology takes the well known unison concept to a new level. Unison is a classic synth feature which plays several voices simultaneously when playing a note, usually up to 8. Those voices can be detuned and spread in the stereo field.

What's new about DUNE is the ability to modulate individual unison voices or voice clusters. This is accomplished in a straightforward manner, using the modulation matrix. As a result, multi-layered sounds and textures, as well as complex morphing becomes possible.

The modulation matrix in Dune is depicted on the left. In addition to the well-known Source, Amount and Destination parameters, you gain the VOICE parameter on the right, which allows you to target individual unison voices.

The DUNE concept does not only greatly extend the synth's capabilities, it is also a new way to approach sound design. Multi-layered sounds are not done by copying-pasting layers, but instead created in a relative manner. Starting from a basic patch that you can synthesize by traditional means (setting oscillators, LFOs and ADSR envelopes), you can create new layers by modifying sound parameters relative to the starting patch.

Features:
- 2 Oscillators with Osc Sync, Pulse Width, Ring- and Frequency Modulation
- Sub Oscillator
- FAT knob for both oscillators, each generating 7 detuned oscillators
- Oscillator waveforms comprise Sawtooth, Pulse, Triangle and a wavetable
- The wavetable contains 69 additional waveforms which can be modulated to obtain Wavetable Synthesis type patches
- 3 FM Modes including FilterFM
- Noise generator with brightness control
- Multimode Filter with Lowpass, Bandpass, Bandstop, Highpass and combo types
- 3 LFOs with Sawtooth, Pulse, Triangle and S+H Noise.
- 3 ADSR envelopes with additional parameters in the modulation matrix
- Arpeggiator with 7 different modes, including the new creative mode "Dynamic", which adapts sequences according to how many/which keys are being pressed.
- Mono-Legato Mode with Glide
-Complex modulation matrix, which can not only modulate the front panel knobs but includes many additional parameters for experts; additionally the ability to modulate MM Slots by other MM slots
- Host Tempo Sync for the Arpeggiator, all LFOs and the Delay Unit
- Up to 8 unison voices, which can be further controlled by the mod matrix
- Comprehensive, high-quality effect section with Distortion, two EQs, Phaser, Flanger, Chorus, Delay and Reverb
- All patches can be sorted and browsed by categories (Bass, Leads, Pads etc.)

Version 1.42

MacOS X Intel

(AU, VST)

Dec 22, 2011

Version 1.4

MacOS X Intel

(AU, VST)

Oct 28, 2011

Version 1.35

MacOS X UB

(AU, VST)

May 17, 2011

Version 1.3

MacOS X UB

(AU, VST)

Jan 13, 2011

Version 1.2

MacOS X UB

(AU, VST)

Dec 23, 2010

OS X 10.5 or above