Preparing for a major upgrade, but there are nuances.


The whole problem lies in the large-scale expansion of the plugin's capabilities.

1. Oscillators consume a huge amount of CPU resources. The issue with consumption remains open until the oscillators will be replaced by a new version. This can be found in the blog here.

2. Adding unison mode. Building the basic principle of unison to create a more colorful sound in the synthesizer based on the basic sound waves as Sine/Triangle/Pulse/Saw/Ramp. In addition to modulation and modifying the sound with additional sound filters like LP/BP/HP.

3. Expansion of FM modulation and its unison capabilities in a complex. In this area, the synthesizer will be completely rewritten for new capabilities in manual sound control. What will this look like? By using Phase Dist block modifiers to direct the signal to both the main oscillators and vice versa and the selection will be done with the signal buttons (This option is still in development and requires more time to implement).

4. Adding a 52-step pseudo-sequence mode.  In the original version of the Synthesizer, this is a Pseudo-Arp block, although it is actually a pure 52-step sequence and can be thought of as a Pseudo-Arp. Due to the miniaturized size of the synthesizer, it may be difficult to rework the block, and an additional step sequencing selection window will probably be added.

5. Expansion of a huge amount of LFO routing. In Synthesizer version 1.1.9 there is no choice of LFO generator routing functions except Main Pitch Oscillator, so the Module will be completely updated as in version 2.3.5 of the original synthesizer, with the addition of FM modulation block and filters.

6. Completely rewritten LFO module. LFO block has a poor functionality in general and there are only 4 of them in the synthesizer without the slightest development and will be removed to a separate block-menu “LFO” and the number of oscillators will be increased from 4 to 12 or 16 pieces for maximum variety and possibilities of this synthesizer.

7. Most of the synthesizer will be rewritten from completely. Regarding the development of a mini version for lower resolution monitors like 1920x1080 pixels and on lower screen sizes, this list will include the full list of functionality as in the original version of the synthesizer. All features will be packaged in a sub-menu (Currently at the stage of deciding and selecting the graphical aspects where this will be installed). 

8. Significant changes to the graphical component of the part.Based on the point above, all knobs will be replaced with mini versions instead of the original and larger knobs to control the functionality as such. Most likely the original knobs will be replaced with smaller versions and possibly adding digital values if there is enough space to install them.

9. Adding an Arp block. In version RaccouBass 2.4.2 (Not published) Already built-in this module along with an add-on as Chords. Chords work is small and the possibilities in it are limited but for the purity of the experiment is interesting enough to try.

Possible updates:  

1. Adding Ring-Mod mode to expand the capabilities and purpose in oscillators but this is still under a lot of question.

2. Full selection of oscillators both in sound waves and FM signal assignment for enhancement and unison operation.

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