Helm

Helm is a free, cross-platform, polyphonic synthesizer plugin created by Tytel. It's designed for both beginners and experienced sound designers, offering a clear and intuitive interface alongside powerful sound shaping capabilities.

Main Features:

• Versatile Oscillators: Features dual oscillators with waveform shaping, sync, and cross-modulation.
• Sub Oscillator: Includes a dedicated sub oscillator for added low-end punch.
• Comprehensive Modulation: Offers a wide range of modulation options, including LFOs, envelopes, and a step sequencer.
• Intuitive Interface: Designed for ease of use, with clear visual feedback and logical control layout.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Free and Open Source: Helm is completely free to use and distribute, with its source code available on GitHub.
• Visual Feedback: Real-time visual representation of waveforms and modulation signals.
• Effects Section: Built-in effects including reverb, delay, distortion, and more.
• Step Sequencer: A versatile step sequencer for creating rhythmic and evolving sounds.

Technical Specifications:

• Plugin Format: VST, AU, LV2
• Platform Support: Windows (32/64 bit), macOS (Universal Binary), Linux (32/64 bit)
• Polyphony: Up to 32 voices
• Oscillators: 2 main oscillators + 1 sub oscillator
• LFOs: 2 LFOs with various waveforms and tempo sync
• Envelopes: 2 ADSR envelopes
• Effects: Reverb, Delay, Formant Filter, Distortion, Stutter
• Step Sequencer: 32 steps, tempo-synced

Use Cases:

Helm is suitable for a wide range of musical genres and sound design applications, including:

• Electronic Music Production: Creating leads, basses, pads, and other synth sounds for genres like EDM, techno, house, and more.
• Sound Design: Designing unique sound effects for games, film, and other media.
• Experimental Music: Exploring unconventional sounds and textures through its flexible modulation and effects.
• Learning Synthesis: Its intuitive interface makes it an excellent tool for learning the fundamentals of subtractive synthesis.
• Live Performance: Using the step sequencer and modulation options for real-time sound manipulation.

Download Helm for free at tytel.org/helm.