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Crystal - 2.4.9d

AudioUnit/VST soft synth plugin

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All Time:	(4.8)
Version 2.4.9d:	(4.0)
Selected Version:	2.4.9d
Release Date:	2006-02-12
License:	Freeware
Downloads (version 2.4.9d):	927
Downloads (all versions):	8,676

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Product Description:

Crystal is a semi-modular software synthesizer featuring both subtractive synthesis and frequency modulation (FM) synthesis. It offers abundant modulation control with over 90 parameters which may be modulated, multi-stage envelopes with graphical editors, extensive tempo sync of envelopes/lforates/delay times, built-in effects for chorus/flanging/comb filtering/echoes, and a band splitter for effects processing by frequency band. Not only that, Crystal has wave sequencing, granular synthesis, program morphing, MIDI learn, and imports soundfonts. The musical applications for Crystal are literally boundless.

Crystal is a plugin, which means it runs within a host, such as Cubase, Orion, Logic, Fruity Loops, etc.

What's new in this version:

Universal binary.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
Mac OS X 10.4 PPC
Mac OS X 10.3.9
Mac OS X 10.3
Mac OS X 10.2
Mac OS X 10.1
Mac OS X 10.0
Mac OS Classic

Additional Requirements:

Mac OS 9.x, or
Mac OS X 10.0 or higher
G4 processor or faster
Universal Binary

Feedback Summary:

Version 2.4.9d:
Overall Rating:	(4.0)	Features:	(4.0)	Support:	(1.0)
Ease of Use:	(2.0)	Quality / Stability:	(4.0)	Price:	(5.0)

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Great VST and AU Instrument. - Version: 2.4.9f, 9/20/2008 07:58PM PST

rspress2005_dotmac

I really love the sounds that come out of Crystal. Although some patches sound gimmicky most are top notch and really cut through analog synth pads.

If you are making music with DAW's and Virtual Instruments then Crystal should be in your list of Virtual Instruments. Make sure to download and install the 20MB soundfont file and the extra presets. They are worth the time it takes to download and install them. Best of all this cool synth if free!

Crystal beats a lot of synths that cost money so for free Crystal is a must have!

Kudos to the developers!

Powerful and versatile FREEWARE!!!! - Version: 2.4.9e, 9/8/2007 02:31PM PST

sonicraft

I have used it in GB and DP5. Works great. It gives you very flexible synthesis options. Nice envelopes, great editing features. You can use the SoundFonts that come with it, including a larger download that expands the raw wave data you can sythesize with. There are also some steps you can take to create your own soundfonts to use in Crystal. With the variety of sythesis techniques it makes available, and the ability to use custom soundfonts, it's very powerful indeed.

It is helpful and fun for teaching basic synthesis. What a lucky thing to discover Crystal. Enjoy!!

Sounds Good - Version: 2.4.9d, 2/13/2006 09:56PM PST

R_Adept

After a second attempt to launch it, I am finally able to use it within GarageBand. Unfortunately no success in NiceCast yet for me. Works great in GB and sounds good. Great options too. Very nice! Keep up the good work.