Regency by Nakst GUI

Regency

by Nakst
Best for Best for synth programmers chasing bright CZ-style phase distortion, glassy 1980s digital keys, sharp basses, and quirky animated presets in modern sessions.
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Key Features

  • Two phase-distortion generator layers
  • Six editable multi-segment wave graphs
  • Four envelopes, three multi-segment LFOs, and two math modulators
  • Six-slot modulation matrix with 24 sources and 276 destinations
  • Three reorderable effect slots with six effect types
  • 64 factory patches and custom skin template
  • MTS-ESP tuning support

Description

Regency is Nakst’s phase-distortion synthesizer, built around two generator layers with editable multi-segment phase curves and modulatable amounts. Its modulation system includes four envelopes, three multi-segment LFOs, two math modulators, and a six-slot matrix, while three effect slots can host bitcrusher, flanger, pattern delay, trancegate, delay line, or five-band EQ units.

The instrument includes 64 factory patches, 24 modulation sources, 276 destinations, a custom skin template, and MTS-ESP tuning support. Nakst lists CLAP, macOS Audio Unit, and FL Studio native hosting, with Windows, macOS, and Linux system support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What synthesis method does Regency use?

Regency is based on traditional phase-distortion synthesis. Each of its two generator layers uses three editable multi-segment curves to distort phase in series.

Which effects are included?

The six effect units are bitcrusher, flanger, pattern delay, trancegate, delay line, and five-band EQ. Three slots can be reordered and can reuse an effect unit.

Which hosts and systems are listed?

Nakst lists CLAP, Audio Unit on macOS, and FL Studio native hosting, with Windows 7 64-bit or newer, macOS 10.14–13, and X11/Linux with glibc 2.22 or newer.

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