SourceLab 2

Name: SourceLab 2
Price: 9.99 USD
Author: Initial Audio

by Initial Audio · Synth · Modular synth

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Modular-style synthesizer plugin from Initial Audio with patchable sound sources and modulation.

Best for: Keys & Synths, Sound Design. Genres: Electronic & EDM.

Keywords: sample-based, wavetable, arpeggiator, FM, multisampled, pads, preset-driven, sequencer, sound design, textures.

What it does

SourceLab 2 combines a wavetable synth, a multisample player and a loop slicer in one instrument, with six sound sources per preset.

Sources: each of the 6 sources can be a wavetable synth, a sampler or a loop slicer.
Modulation: 14+ modulators including AHDSR envelopes, LFO and MSEG, plus FM and per-voice unison.
Other tools: a MIDI sequencer with chord and arp tools, the ZTX time-stretch algorithm and 6 effects racks.
Content: about 2,300 factory presets and 4 expansion packs (R&B Forever, Synthwave, Chrome Sun, Trap Memphis).

Source: Initial Audio product page

When to use it

Best thought of as a hybrid workstation instrument rather than a modular synth. It suits producers who want synth, sample and loop layers stacked in a single patch, and it works with the Heat Up 3 library.

Best for: layered pads, keys and textures in R&B, synthwave and trap.

Where to buy

Initial Audio: $9.99
Audio Plugin Deals: $49 (regular $99)

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