Microrock
Key Features
- Physically modelled monophonic bass, lead, and power-chord synth.
- Two Karplus-Strong oscillators.
- Exciter, pick-noise, and string-position controls.
- Variable-curvature ADSR envelope.
- DynaTone and ToneRama filter sections.
- Overdrive, distortion, and chorus.
- Legato, pitchbend, velocity, and ModWheel control.
Description
Microrock is NUSofting's physically modelled mono bass VST for Windows. Its two Karplus-Strong oscillators, string-exciter controls, filters, overdrive, distortion, chorus, and legato performance features can cover basses, leads, power chords, and intentionally synthetic guitar-like sounds.
The instrument includes pitchbend, an ADSR envelope with variable curvature, DynaTone and ToneRama filter sections, velocity sensitivity, and modulation controls. Pick position and noise parameters shape the attack, while the ModWheel controls the sustain stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can Microrock play?
Microrock is a monophonic synthesizer for basses, leads, and power chords. The listing also notes that some guitar-like sounds are possible.
How does its string model work?
It uses two Karplus-Strong oscillators with an exciter for string energy, a pick-noise control, and a fixing control that models picking position.
What performance controls are available?
The instrument supports legato, pitchbend, velocity sensitivity, ModWheel sustain control, and MIDI CC07 output-level control.
