After debuting its new Evolve series earlier this year, Excite Audio has returned with its second plugin, Evolve Velvet, a sample-based synthesizer inspired by the smooth and luxurious character of Velvet.
Evolve Velvet combines over 250 sound sources ranging from felt pianos and intimate acoustic textures to classic electric keyboards, lush strings and sought-after synths of the ‘70s and ‘80s. The result is a smooth, expressive sound palette that ranges from cozy, lo-fi atmospheres through to rich electric tones that add a vintage quality to your music.
At the heart of the plugin is a powerful quad-engine that lets you blend up to four layers of samples or synths at once, morph them in real time with an expressive XY pad, and shape the output using four velvet-themed macro effects – Soften, Warmth, Sway and Haze.
Dual filters, drag-and-drop modulation, and a rearrangeable three-slot FX chain give further flexibility, while 16 onboard effects modules round out the sound design toolkit.
To get you started, Evolve Velvet comes loaded with 250 presets crafted by Excite Audio’s in-house sound designers, alongside a one-click randomisation feature for quick inspiration. Users who prefer full control can also import their own samples and build entirely custom patches from the ground up.
“Whether you’re sketching soulful jazz chords, building lo-fi house grooves, or painting psychedelic pop textures, Evolve Velvet makes cozy, timeless tones that are instantly playable and inspiring,” says Exite Audio.
Evolve Velvet is now available at an intro price of £39 / €39 / $39 (U.P. £59 / €59 / $59) and comes in VST, AU and AAX formats for PC and Mac. Lite and Full versions are available exclusively via Plugin Boutique.
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