Oxo Synth2
Key Features
- Import Synth1 .sy1 patches and zip banks
- Shape sounds with two oscillators, a sub oscillator, FM, ring modulation and hard sync
- Choose from five filter types and modulate sounds with three envelopes and two LFOs
- Create rhythmic patterns with a tempo-synced arpeggiator
- Use up to 32-voice polyphony and eight-voice unison
- Add distortion, phasing, delay and chorus/flanger inside the instrument
- Map hardware controls with MIDI Learn and customize interface themes
Description
Oxo Synth2 is an open-source virtual analog synthesizer from Oxo Music that recreates Daichi Laboratory’s Synth1 for modern Mac and iPad workflows. It loads Synth1 patches and zip banks, making it useful for revisiting an existing sound library.
The instrument combines two oscillators and a sub oscillator with FM, ring modulation, hard sync and noise. Five filter types, three envelopes and two LFOs give you a familiar subtractive synthesis layout for shaping basses, leads and pads.
A tempo-synced arpeggiator can play across up to four octaves, while mono, legato and polyphonic modes support different playing styles. Unison adds up to eight voices with detune and spread controls for wider sounds.
The effects section includes distortion, a decimator, ring modulation, compression and phasers, alongside delay and chorus/flanger. MIDI Learn lets you assign controls to hardware, and built-in themes and a theme editor let you change the interface.
Oxo Synth2 is an independent recreation rather than an official Synth1 update. The Mac edition comes in VST3 and AU formats, while the iPad AUv3 edition requires a compatible host; Windows is still in development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Oxo Synth2 load my existing Synth1 sounds?
Yes. It imports Synth1 .sy1 patches and zip banks. The developer notes that Synth1 banks are not distributed with the project.
Is Oxo Synth2 an official Synth1 update?
No. It is an independent recreation and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Daichi Laboratory.
Can I use Oxo Synth2 on an iPad without a host?
The iPad edition is an AUv3 instrument plugin and needs a compatible AUv3 host, such as AUM, Loopy Pro or Cubasis.
Is a Windows version available?
The developer lists the Windows VST3 edition as in progress. Linux is not yet available either.
