Compare Syndt vs. Triple Cheese

Syndt is an advanced polyphonic synthesizer that offers a wide range of creative options. Its oscillator waveform allows for seamless morphing from a pure sine wave to a square wave while also enabling pulse width adjustments. Two separate LFOs can modulate both the waveform shape and pulse width independently, providing extensive sound design capabilities. This synthesizer features finely tuned low pass and high pass filters, along with a customizable filter attack setting that can respond to velocity, allowing for the creation of raw and captivating sounds. Furthermore, an additional LFO, which can be shaped like the oscillator, has the ability to control filters, gain, and pitch through modulation wheels or automatic settings. This LFO can also easily synchronize with an AUv3 host. In terms of global effects, it includes a rich stereo chorus, a ping-pong stereo delay that can sync to the BPM of an AUv3 host, and an EQ for further sound shaping. The XY pad controls both the oscillator and LFO, with PWM modulation on the X-axis and waveform morphing on the Y-axis. Additionally, each axis of the oscillator XY pad is equipped with its own independent mini-LFO, generating sine wave modulation for even more dynamic sound manipulation. This allows musicians and sound designers to experiment and push the boundaries of their sonic creations.

Triple Cheese stands out as a distinctive freeware synthesizer that utilizes comb filters for its sound creation, deviating from the conventional use of oscillators or wavetables. It is designed with three comb filter modules configured in a series, each providing eight distinct modes, thus expanding the sound design options available to users. This synthesizer accommodates various playing styles, including polyphonic capabilities of up to 16 voices, as well as duophonic, monophonic, and legato modes, complete with adjustable portamento time for added expressiveness. Additionally, it features two ADSR envelopes with customizable sustain stages and two host-syncable LFOs, one standard and another labeled as "vibrator," which incorporates delay and amplitude modulation. A VCA with both amplitude modulation and pan controls further enhances its functionality. Moreover, Triple Cheese is equipped with five integrated effects such as chorus, flanger, phaser, delay, and reverb, enriching its sonic palette. Modulation sources are diverse, including wheels, velocity, pressure, breath, key follow, and random inputs, allowing for intricate performance techniques. The user interface is not only scalable from 70% to 200% but also skinnable, giving users the freedom to customize its look and feel to their preference. This flexibility makes Triple Cheese an appealing option for both novice and experienced sound designers looking to explore innovative soundscapes.