Mono/Fury Manual
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Introduction
The
Mono/Fury
is a software synthesizer plug-in for Microsoft Windows (VST) and
Apple macOS (VST/AU) simulating the classic KORG
Mono/Poly
analog synthesizer of
the early 1980's. It is written in native C++ code for high performance even on
“lighter” systems. The main features are:
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Close emulation of behavior and all controls
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Monophonic/quadrophonic keyboard action
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Four band-limited oscillators
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Four-pole lowpass filter with self-oscillation
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“Effects” section including Cross modulation and hard sync
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Arpeggiator with sync-to-host option
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Additional tweak section
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Plug-in supports Windows and macOS (32 bit and 64 bit)
What's New With Version 2?
Version 2 of the
Mono/Fury
is fully compatible with previous versions; it should be
safe to replace the old plug-in with the new one.
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Fresh and bigger UI
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MIDI Learn for parameters to be controlled by MIDI controllers
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New tweak parameters: VCF and VCA can be controlled by Velocity
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User-defined Startup VST bank (FXB)
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Many internal fixes, optimizations, and improvements
A Warning to the Potential User
1. The
Mono/Fury
does not sound like it's famous analog archetype
.
I own the
Mono/Poly
since 1984 and I am aware that there
is
a difference – however,
I think the
aura
is captured pretty well. While testing and recording some songs with
the
Mono/Fury
I immediately felt home.
2. The
Mono/Fury
is no extended polyphonic oversized buzz-and-bells has-
nothing-to-do-with-the-original recreation.
Why that? Because the
Mono/Fury
is a
simulation
– I wanted to do something
close
to
the original, not something more or less. The layout of the
Mono/Poly
offers some
unique features but also has some limitations. To me this combination was and is a
source of creative inspiration.
3. Hey, but neither “real” Polyphony nor Panorama control!?
Yes. Because the
Mono/Poly
has only one voice and a single mono output. Be grateful,
I do spare you the five to ten minutes warm-up time until all four VCOs would be in
tune. And I'm pretty sure you will find a pan in your favorite host – or in the kitchen.
4. Damn, why should I ever download or even use this crap?
Damn, you're right. Better go and download the real thing.
