Jun Murakami Synth81Z v1.0.2 is a compact FM synthesizer for Windows. It is the newest and most powerful Lately Bass recreation, featuring a compact FM synthesizer with four controls.
The Yamaha TX81Z, released in 1987, is a four-knob FM synthesizer in a 1U chassis. Designed as an affordable way to introduce more musicians to FM synthesis, pioneered by the six-operator DX7 synthesizer, this compact device nevertheless boasts features unmatched by even its larger siblings. While earlier FM synthesizers offered only sine waves, each of the TX81Z operators can select from eight waveforms. Combined with the distinctive features of its analog circuitry, this gives the synthesizer a sound quite unlike the DX7.
First and foremost, the Lately Bass preset is the sound that cemented the TX81Z place in music history. With its distorted harmonics, razor-sharp tone, and powerful bass, it became the foundation of countless hits of the late 1980s and 1990s, particularly in dance music.
It has always been a challenge to program from the front panel, but its affordable price and iconic sounds have earned it a place in the studios of countless musicians, including the plugin’s developer.
Key Features
Compact FM synthesizer with four controls
Inspired by the Yamaha TX81Z
Eight waveforms per operator
Iconic Lately Bass preset
Distorted harmonics and razor-sharp tone
Powerful bass for dance music
Authentic recreation of a classic instrument
Standalone, VSTi3, AAX formats for Windows
Format and Compatibility
Formats: Standalone, VSTi3, AAX for Windows.
Compatible with major DAWs including Ableton Live, Cubase, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Studio One, Reaper, and Bitwig.
File Size: 28.5 MB
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