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Magical 8bit Plug 2 is a software-synthesizer developed by Yokemura@YMCK which generates primitive electronic sounds like the old 8bit game consoles. It can be used as a plug-in for the host applications that support Audio Units or VST.

Magical 8bit Plug 2 can produce the 8bit-specific sounds, namely pseudo triangle and low resolution noise, that are hard to reproduce with ordinary synthesizers. And on top of that it implements precise controls for 8bit-style expressions like pseudo polyphony, duty envelope etc.

Magical 8bit Plug 2 is technically distinct from the previous one(Magical 8bit Plug), so you can install both and keep using them separately.

Features
Basic 8bit-style waveforms (See the table below)
As the new waveforms, 1bit noise is introduced, which can emulate the sound of original 8bit console more accurately
Envelope forming with so-called ADSR.
Pitch bend capability with depth control
Auto Bending(a.k.a Frequency Sweep) which is suitable for making sound effects and drum sound etc.
Vibrato to enrich your musical expression
Custom envelopes, which gives you more precise control over volume, pitch and pulse duty values.
Portamento for smooth transition between the notes
Arpeggiator to play a pseudo polyphony in the way like playing real polyphony

waveform:

Pulse: Rectangular Waves The simplest waveforms which can be generated only by switching high/low voltages. You can get different timbres by varying the time ratio between high and low states.

Triangle: Pseudo Triangle Wave The waveform which is intended to form a triangle but actually results like a stepladder because of the limited capability of the console. The unique high frequence noise is best for reproducing the distinct 8bit taste.

Noise: Low-bit Noise The random waveform. Like the Pseido Triangle above, this noise waveform is also jaggy and it results in a unique 8bit taste. The previous version had Magical 8bit Plug original “4bit Pure Random noise” which is formed with randomly generated 4 levels of voltage, and this version inherits it. On top of that the new version has more exact real console emulation: 1bit Short Cycle/1bit Long Cycle waveforms. These waveforms only have high and low voltage control and randomization is pseudo-random, which makes it sound rougher and adds some sort of tonality.

Specifications
Polyphony Variable. Max 64
Waveforms 7 types
Square
25%Pulse
12.5%Pulse
Pseudo Triangle
4bit Pure Random
1bit Long-cycle Pseudo Random
1bit Short-cycle Pseudo Random
Envelope Setting ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain Level, Release)
Controls Velocity(0 – 127) / Pitch Bend(±1 – ±24)
Frequency Sweep Initial Pitch / Duration
Vibrato Depth / Rate / Delay
Custom Envelopes Volume / Pitch / Pulse Duty
Legato/Portamento Duration
Arpeggiator Up-down selection / Interval
Color Themes 6

Operation environment
MacOS applications with Audio Units or VST support
Windows applications with VST support

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