Model 84 Polyphonic Synthesizer
by Softube · Synth · Analog polysynth
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A component-level model of a 1984 six-voice polyphonic synthesizer (the Roland Juno-106 lineage), with voice allocation modes and its characteristic chorus.
Best for: Keys & Synths, Bass. Genres: Electronic & EDM, Pop, Lo-Fi.
Keywords: polyphonic, 80s, analog, circuit-modelled, hardware emulation, basses, component-modelled, monophonic, subtractive, vintage.
What it does
A circuit-level model of a 1984 six-voice polyphonic synthesizer (the Juno-106 lineage), built from analysis of an original unit.
- Voices: six-voice polyphony with two poly modes and voice allocation, plus a unison mode with sync control.
- Filter and tone: self-oscillating filter with tracking, glide with sustain-pedal support, and an EQ with bass boost.
- Performance: pitch and mod wheel assignments for pitch, filter and vibrato; velocity and aftertouch.
- Sounds: factory presets from the original hardware, plus artist presets.
- Included: the Model 84 instrument, a Model 84 Chorus module for Amp Room, and seven modules for Softube Modular.
When to use it
A dedicated 80s polysynth for pads, basses, stabs and soft leads, and much simpler than a large wavetable synth such as Serum 2 or Vital. The built-in chorus is a big part of the sound. Suits synthwave, pop, house, ambient and film scoring.
Where to buy
- Softube: $39 (regular $159)
- Plugin Boutique: $159
Tutorials and reviews
- Introducing Model 84 Polyphonic Synthesizer – Softube (SoftubeStudios)
- Model 84 Polyphonic Synthesizer – Sound Examples with Matt Johnson – Softube (SoftubeStudios)
- Model 84 Polyphonic Synthesizer – Build It With Modular – Softube (SoftubeStudios)
- Model 84 Polyphonic Synthesizer Walkthrough
- Softube Model 84 Polyphonic Synthesizer (No Talking)
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