Glänta

Dynamic FM Synthesizer

Glänta is a synthesizer with a simple structure that puts focus on the fundamentals of FM synthesis with a carefully crafted 2-operator core. From years of expertise and obsession with FM synthesis, Glänta extends established concepts with unique twists that are powerful yet easy to use.

Featuring

2-OP FM Engine
Flexible FM ADSR
Regular Amp ADSR
with stereo phase modulation,
pitch-relative unison,
dynamic bipolar feedback,
cross-modulation,
and polyphonic note slide.
Up to 16 voices of polyphony.

Power of two

Glänta puts focus on the fundamentals of FM synthesis with a 2-Operator structure that lets you sculpt a myriad of sounds with ease, this is FM done right to its very core, with extended functionality that expands the repertoire of 2-OP algorithms.

Dynamic

Each FM oscillator in Glänta has dynamic self-modulation, a type of feedback that is bipolar and frequency-compensated. This allows even a single oscillator to achieve saw- and square-like waveshapes that are consistent and alias-free across the whole pitch range.

Envelopes made for FM

The modulator envelope in Glänta is made with FM in mind. By extending the standard ADSR envelope with adjustable start- and end-levels, the FM envelope is streamlined for getting the timbral modulation just right. With a logarithmic attack and exponential decay, the modulation and dynamics sound natural and snappy.

Stereo modulation & unison

The stereo mode puts the modulation itself in a phase-shifted stereo alignment which widens the sidebands, creating an FM-based stereo effect. On top of this the pitch-relative unison mode adds two oscillators, one above and one below the fundamental for anything from slight chorusing to harmonic layering.

Requirements

Glänta is a Max for Live device and requires Ableton Live Suite (or standard with the Max for Live add-on) to use. It is not compatible with any other DAW.

Minimum:

Ableton Live Suite 10.1+
macOS 10.11.6, Intel i5, 4GB RAM
Windows 7, Intel i5, 4GB RAM