DUNE 3: The Next Level of Sound Synthesis
Building on the award-winning DUNE 2 synthesizer, DUNE 3 adds new features and innovative ideas to deliver the best DUNE experience yet. With an expanded library and advanced features, DUNE 3 is designed to meet the needs of modern music producers and sound designers.
Expansive Patch Library
DUNE 3 comes with a plethora of new patches crafted by experienced audio engineers. It is fully compatible with DUNE 2 presets, effectively doubling the size of the factory library to over 1000 patches, offering a vast array of sounds right out of the box.
Enhanced Filter Section
The revised filter section now includes a dual multi-mode filter and insert effect. You can explore various routing modes such as Serial, Parallel, and Seamless Blending with Balance Control, providing unlimited creative possibilities. New filter types have been added, including zero-delay feedback filters based on the latest analog modeling technology.
Creative Insert Effects
For even greater sound design possibilities, DUNE 3 introduces new insert effects such as formant/vowel filters and phasers. These effects greatly expand the range of sounds you can create, from subtle nuances to dramatic transformations.
Dual Arpeggiators
DUNE 3 features two independent arpeggiators, significantly expanding its sound design capabilities. Each arpeggiator can be programmed independently, supporting classic Up/Down arpeggios, various sequences, and even MIDI file playback. New features like Random mode and the programmable Arp Hold function make the arpeggiators more powerful than ever before.
Powerful Oscillators
DUNE 3 is built on powerful oscillator blocks and supports VA, FM, and Wavetable synthesis. With a maximum supply of 8,320 oscillators at full polyphony, DUNE 3 is a polyphonic powerhouse. The new “Swarm” mode evolves the classic Supersaw sound generator, providing each oscillator with its own modulation for more dynamic and lively sounds.
Advanced Effects
DUNE 3 offers a variety of new effect algorithms across all categories, including distortion, chorus, phaser, equalizer, delay, and reverb. A standout addition is the new equalizer, based on the GQ-7 Graphic Equalizer, featuring four bands with high-quality parametric and shelving EQs, plus two low and high pass filters. This EQ is designed to handle modulation without artifacts, making it suitable for both creative and traditional EQ tasks.
Another highlight is the Shimmer Hall effect, exclusive to DUNE 3, perfect for creating lush backgrounds, pads, and leads.
Powerful Wavetable Editor
DUNE 3 introduces a powerful wavetable editor, allowing you to create waveforms using drawing, segments, a custom part image editor, or formulas. Functions like morph, fade in/out, normalize, DC remove, and invert/reverse make creating new wavetables fast and intuitive. You can import and export waveforms and tables in WAV format, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of third-party software.
Conclusion
DUNE 3 is a powerhouse synthesizer that combines advanced features, an expansive library, and intuitive controls to deliver unmatched sound design capabilities. Whether you’re a professional music producer or a sound design enthusiast, DUNE 3 offers the tools and flexibility you need to create your best work.
