Physical Audio - Modus 1.4.4

Physical Audio Modus 1.4.4 is a highly innovative physical modeling synthesizer that brings the science of acoustics and physics into the digital music production space. Built on advanced algorithms and real-time modeling techniques, Modus creates rich, evolving, and authentic soundscapes using detailed simulations of physical materials and interactions.

At the heart of Modus lies the power of true physical behavior, leveraging cutting-edge collision modeling to recreate the sonic interactions between elements like strings, plates, springs, and rattles. These components interact in a virtual acoustic environment to generate expressive tones with natural dynamics, making it ideal for sound designers, musicians, and producers seeking more than traditional subtractive or wavetable synthesis.

Modus offers three distinct configurations:

Connected Strings:
Simulate up to four physically linked strings per voice. These can be plucked or used as resonators. With parameters for mass, decay, harmonic complexity, and pitch control, users can achieve nuanced, lifelike string textures enhanced by springs and rattles for added realism.

Strings Connected to a Plate:
Two dynamic strings are linked to a resonating plate, offering monophonic or duophonic play across six octaves. Real-time tuning and physical control over decay, mass, and connections allow for intricate sonic evolution.

Driven Plates:
Use a driver signal (e.g., polyphonic saw or strike impulses) to activate a resonating plate system. Dual nonlinear connections between plates—or a single grounded plate—enable detailed percussive or sustained timbres with physical authenticity.