Crisalys
by MaxSynths
4.9 / 5     (21 votes)
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Win32
   
VST
Crisalys is a pattern sequencer synthesizer.

Crisalys is a software synthesizer characterized by a powerful audio engine which can work up to 192Khz. The three oscillators are driven by custom waveforms designed specifically to grant top quality sound in any situation. Each oscillator has built-in FM, Ring Modulator and Cross Modulation options controlled by three separate internal LFOs. The Ring Modulator can achieve sound characteristics that can go beyond the common sonorities of this effect, thanks to an internal custom circuit which has been developed for this purpose.

The audio path continues through two multifilters which can operate as state variable filters, analog emulations or in EQ mode. The modulation section offers, in addition to the classic controls (modulation wheel, aftertouch, velocity, etc.), four LFOs, two aux envelopes and two step LFOs which can be used as modulation sources to create atmospheric pads, control the filters, create rhythmic sequences and so on. Each LFO has a special "Quantize" control which can be used to introduce a small (or huge, if turned fully clockwise) variation to the LFO wave and sync speed. Used on pads this can produce interesting effects, adding some granulosity to the sound.

The effect section includes a classic stereo flanger, a delay (which can work in classic or cross mode), a compressor and a reverb. Crisalys features eight built-in step sequencers (up to 32 steps) which can work all at the same time. The active pattern can be edited manually or recorded in realtime using an external MIDI keyboard. The sequencer patterns can be stored in the hard disk as separate pattern files or as a bank of 64 patterns.
  • 3 Oscillators with 18 custom waveforms.
  • Built-in frequency, ring and cross modulation per oscillator.
  • Filter routing option.
  • Tuning and pitch bend options per oscillator.
  • 2 multi filters with 12 different filters (including custom designed and analog emulations).
  • Built-in modulation options per filter.
  • Modulation section: 4 LFOs, 2 AUX envelopes, 2 step sequencers.
  • Modulation matrix with 5 assignable sources and 16 fixed destinations.
  • FX section: flanger, delay compressor, reverb.
  • 8 powerful 32 notes sequencers able to load up to 64 patterns.
  • Custom audio engine for high quality audio.
  • 256 preset sounds.
  • 64 sequencer patterns.
Downloads
Robinicus Jun 05 2022
(5 / 5)
Jun 05 2022
When it comes to these 32bit plugins, jBridger is my best friend. With it, I'm now free to discover, or rediscover, great synths that would've otherwise been put out to pasture ages ago. One such discovery is Crisalys, a synth I'd never heard about till Plugins4free. It works well in Cubase 12, sounds fantastic, and I get a lot of mileage from its powerful arpeggiator.
PSY-LION Apr 12 2022
(5 / 5)
Apr 12 2022
Great retro sound! Good for sci-fi music!
MetalKid Feb 12 2022
(5 / 5)
Feb 12 2022
Absolutely fantastic, I have never used a better plugin in my life
alex Jan 07 2022
(5 / 5)
Jan 07 2022
The plugin is great, and still sounds modern, but there is no 64-bit version, which is bad.
Eagle Synth Music May 18 2021
(5 / 5)
May 18 2021
Easily one of the best Vst synths ever. Sound is fantastic and the sequencer is brilliant !!!
MakeMusicNotWar Jan 22 2021
(5 / 5)
Jan 22 2021
Best free vst for psy goa trance
Fender Dec 09 2020
(5 / 5)
Dec 09 2020
Wow...an Arpeggio Monster. Very cool...respect! download it.
Igor Musiclover Dec 05 2020
(5 / 5)
Dec 05 2020
AWESOME synth! RESPECT to it`s creator!
Samhooey Dec 30 2019
(5 / 5)
Dec 30 2019
Can't go wrong with this one.
Betax Quake Nov 13 2019
(5 / 5)
Nov 13 2019
Awesome
Amazing! Oct 17 2019
Oct 17 2019
The best free Vst ever! 100 Stars, it sounds better as a few expensive Softsynths! More Stuff like this!
Ezequiel Jun 25 2019
(5 / 5)
Jun 25 2019
Amazing!! Great Sound! 5 Stars undoubtedly
Exchanger Apr 21 2019
(5 / 5)
Apr 21 2019
Using it for 5 minutes, barely scratched the surface of what it can do but the possibilities look very promising !
Erisian Apr 15 2019
(5 / 5)
Apr 15 2019
After reading the comments, I had to try this one, and - WOW - what a beauty! Excellent sound and presets. I'm looking forward to having a good play with this one.
labage Feb 26 2019
Feb 26 2019
bellissimooooooooooooo
Mato Jul 31 2018
(5 / 5)
Jul 31 2018
This sounds remarkably impressive! For free this is really great! <3
obachan Oct 07 2017
Oct 07 2017
shockingly good:)
SuperMegaDJs Aug 26 2017
(5 / 5)
Aug 26 2017
Wow ! Super sounds . Like +
le attol Feb 01 2017
(5 / 5)
Feb 01 2017
Chrysalys is one of the best synths ever made. I make great music with it.
Yemski Jan 01 2017
Jan 01 2017
Good synth. However, this uses as much cpu as Serum or Diva on the best sounding pad patches, without the sound quality. Will maybe some of the sounds as layers to use in tunes. I would use this a lot if the cpu weren't so silly.
POLLA PEKE Sept 17 2016
(4 / 5)
Sept 17 2016
LO KIERO
Great synth Dec 26 2015
(5 / 5)
Dec 26 2015
Great synth from excellent dev. Good sound and nice presets.