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Syntheway Virtual Musical Instruments
Email Contact: contact@syntheway.net
Email Support: support@syntheway.net
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part
of Syntheway Software. The software described by this document is subject to a License Agreement and may not be
copied to other media except as specifically allowed in the License Agreement. No part of this publication may be
copied, reproduced or otherwise transmitted or recorded, without prior written permission by Syntheway. Other
company names, product names and logos are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Table Of Contents:
 1. Description
 2. Preset Sounds
 3. System Requirements
 4. Installation Notes
 5. Technical Support and Contact
 6. Update and Upgrade Policy
 7. License
 8. Release Notes
 9. Plug-in Credits
 10. Acknowledgements
1. Description
Alphatron Oscillion is a polyphonic subtractive synthesizer to produce a vast array of sounds,
utilizing three main signal modules: frequency (voltage-controlled oscillator VCO), timbre
(voltage-controlled filter VCF) and amplitude (voltage-controlled amplifier VCA).
Four VCOs initiate the sound waveform and control its frequency. It also determines the initial
timbre by the waveform option selected (sawtooth or square). The VCF module shapes the
timbre via a low-pass filter with cutoff and resonance parameters controlled by an envelope
generator. The amplitude of the sound is shaped by the VCA envelope.
It generates iconic vintage synthesizer sounds with distinctive pads, peculiar keys, punchy
basses, sparkle leads, creepy effects, c harming ambient soundscapes or unearthly and
otherworldly atmospheres. Suitable for many genres and styles of music and pliability to custom
design over a diverse sonic palette. Available as a plugin in VST and VST3 64 bit versions for
Windows, as well as in Audio Unit for macOS.
Key Features
 Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs). They will generate the initial sound signal with
four voltage controlled oscillators (VCO1, VCO2, VCO3, VCO4), with the following
parameters:
o Fine. A fine-tuning knob that tunes the VCOs by a semitone. Gives a wide array
of frequencies between the oscillators.
o Octave. The knob to specify octaves above or below the current octave of the
VCO by dialing in a range between -2 to +3 octaves.
o Shape. Morphs between sawtooth and square non-sinusoidal waveforms. The
sawtooth waveform contains all harmonics of the fundamental pitch of the
waveform. The square waveform contains just the odd harmonics.
o Speed. Defines the frequency or speed of the oscillator. Turn the knob clockwise
to increase the rate or counterclockwise to decrease the rate.
o Gain. This parameter is used to adjust the modulation gain level of each VCO.
 Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) Envelope. Changes the produced frequency. It can
be used to modify the attack phase or to create special effect sounds.
 Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA) Envelope. Controls the volume or amplitude of the
sound with independent control over each ADSR stage (Attack, Decay, Sustain,
Release) over the VCA amplifier that varies its gain depending on a control voltage.
 The ‘Level’ slider determines the magnitude of the action of the envelope.
 Voltage Controlled Filter (VCF). A low-pass filter that lets the lower frequencies or
harmonics pass unchanged, while it attenuates or reduces the strength of the higher
frequencies, offering a simple and effective tone control to shape and color the sound
source.
o Cutoff. Controls the low-pass filter cutoff frequency. Determines where the
signal is cut off.
o Resonance. Controls the low-pass filter resonance. Emphasize or suppress
portions of the signal above or below the defined cutoff frequency.
 Voltage Controlled Filter (VCF) Envelope. This section provides control of the filter cutoff
frequency over time, with independent control over each ADSR stage (Attack, Decay,
Sustain, Release).
The ‘Level’ slider determines the magnitude of the action of the ADSR envelope on the
frequency and response of the low-pass filter.
 Chorus. A 4-voice stereo chorus effect that imparts richness and character to the sound
by adding multiple short delays with a slight amount of feedback, making each sound
distinct from the original.
o Toggle switch On/Off. A switch indicator to turn ON/OFF the module. Press the
toggle to activate the effect, the switch will light, and chorus will be applied to
the sound. To inactivate the effect, press again and it will turn off.
o Stereo Spread. Adjusts the stereo spreading of the chorus voices. For maximum
stereo spread, fully clockwise rotation; for a monophonic chorus, simply set to
zero.
o Amplitude. Adjusts the presence of the chorus. Turn it clockwise to increase it or
counterclockwise to decrease it.
o Depth. The slider sets the balance between the unprocessed (dry) signal and the
processed (wet) signal that will be blended.
 Delay. A stereo delay that stores the input signal and plays it back after a certain
amount of time, creating from a subtle echo to a pronounced blending of previous
sounds with new sounds. Parameters include:
o Time. Modulation to vary the delay time dynamically.
o Feedback. Regeneration of delay.
 Reverb. Integrated reverberation module.
o Toggle switch On/Off. A switch to turn on/off the unit. Press the toggle to
activate the effect, the switch will light, and reverb will be applied to the sound.
To inactivate the effect, press again and it will turn off.
o Size. The knob provides a spaciousness and depth to simulate the sound
reflections from walls, floors and ceilings following a sound created in an
acoustically reflective environment. Small rooms can be modeled as well as large
spaces.
o Width. This knob adjusts the stereo separation of the wet reverb signal.
 Pitch Bend. A virtual wheel to vary the frequency or pitch of the oscillators (VCOs) in a
continuously variable manner. Bend wheel upward raises the pitch and moving it
downward lowers the pitch. It will automatically return to its initial position when
released.
 Keyboard. The virtual keyboard lets you listen to the synthesizer sounds without the
need for an external master MIDI keyboard. Just click on a virtual key to hear the
corresponding sound.
 Hint property. Tooltip when the mouse is over a control. You can mouse over any of the
controls anywhere in Alphatron Oscillion and this will display a short description of what
that control does.
 Preset Manager. 'Browser' to load and save presets and banks, enabling to export to
*.fxp (VST2 Preset), *.fxb (VST2 Bank), *.vstpreset (VST3 Preset), *.aupreset (Audio
Unit Preset) plus two generic formats (plain text): the *.xmlpreset (XML Preset) and the
*.xmlbank (XML Bank), providing cross-platform presets/banks. This allows to control
over the loading and saving of presets from disk as well as sharing presets between
different plugin formats using the generic *.xmlpreset (XML Preset) and the *.xmlbank
(XML Bank).
 50 internal presets (Pre-programmed sounds) categorized by type: ATMO (6), BASS
(6), KEY (10), LEAD (12), PAD (8), PERC (2) and SFX (6) with an ultra-flexible sound
shaping capability to create diverse electronic sounds.
 MIDI automation. Implementation of MIDI Continuous Controller parameters for use
with external hardware control via DAW:
CC
Number
MIDI Continuous Controller Name
1 Filter – Cutoff
5 Pitch Bend Wheel
12 Delay – Time
13 Delay – Feedback
14 Chorus – Switch
15 Chorus – Depth
16 Chorus – Stereo Spread
17 Chorus – Amplitude
18 VCF Envelope - Attack
19 VCF Envelope - Decay
20 VCF Envelope - Sustain
21 VCF Envelope - Release
22 VCF Envelope - Level
23 VCO 1 – Fine
24 VCO 1 – Octave
25 VCO 1 – Shape
26 VCO 1 – Speed
27 VCO 1 – Gain
28 VCO 2 – Fine
29 VCO 2 – Octave
30 VCO 2 – Shape
31 VCO 2 – Speed
32 VCO 2 – Gain
52 VCO 3 – Fine
53 VCO 3 – Octave
54 VCO 3 – Shape
55 VCO 3 – Speed
56 VCO 3 – Gain
57 VCO 4 – Fine
58 VCO 4 – Octave
59 VCO 4 – Shape
60 VCO 4 – Speed
61 VCO 4 – Gain
71 Filter – Resonance
72 VCO Envelope – Release
73 VCO Envelope – Attack
75 VCO Envelope – Decay
76 VCO Envelope – Sustain
77 VCO Envelope – Level
78 VCA Envelope - Attack
79 VCA Envelope - Decay
84 VCA Envelope – Sustain
85 VCA Envelope – Release
86 VCA Envelope - Level
89 Reverb – Switch
90 Reverb – Size
91 Reverb – Width
2. Preset Sounds
Alphatron Oscillion includes 50 presets, that are also a starting point to making your own
customized ones:
1 ATMO Asynchronous Cacophony
2 ATMO Chaotic Environment
3 ATMO Ecosystem Invaders
4 ATMO Gliding Asteroids
5 ATMO Oneiric Ambient
6 ATMO Psychedelia
7 BASS Fuzzy Circuit
8 BASS Hollow Line
9 BASS Oscillating Resonance
10 BASS Rubbery Rebound
11 BASS SH101 Roygbiv
12 BASS Trembling Glide
13 KEY Acid Funk
14 KEY Crazy Diamond
15 KEY Daydream
16 KEY Electric Harpsichord
17 KEY Electric Piano
18 KEY Fantasyland
19 KEY Glowing Amplitude
20 KEY Percussive Organ
21 KEY Scintillating Boost
22 KEY Vintage Organ
23 LEAD Brassy Essence
24 LEAD Dimensional Sawtooth
25 LEAD Fusion Waves
26 LEAD Hoover Apocalypse
27 LEAD Hoover Dominator
28 LEAD Hoover Gabber
29 LEAD Hoover Gritty
30 LEAD Hoover Juno Sway
31 LEAD Square Quantum
32 LEAD Trance Formant
33 LEAD Wavering Spectrum
34 LEAD Wobbly Pressure
35 PAD Dystopian Worldview
36 PAD Flanging In Heaven
37 PAD Idyllic Momentum
38 PAD Immenseness
39 PAD Relaxed Ambience
40 PAD Soundscape Vibes
41 PAD Spatial Motion
42 PAD Stellar Choir
43 PERC Mallet Percussion
44 PERC Tubular Chimes
45 SFX Catatonic Voices
46 SFX Concatenated Creatures
47 SFX Crescendo Horror
48 SFX Dark Signals
49 SFX Gloomy Lament
50 SFX Incorporeal Beings
Managing VST2, VST3 and Audio Unit Presets
 VST3 Presets (.vstpreset)
The contains of VST3 Presets folder should be placed manually.
 If VST3 Presets folder exists in Documents, just place the Syntheway folder inside the
following path:
C:Users*username*DocumentsVST3 Presets
 If VST3 Presets folder doesn't exist in Documents, just drag and drop the complete
VST3 Presets folder.
After that, the complete path will look like the following:
C:Users*username*DocumentsVST3 PresetsSynthewayAlphatron Oscillion
 Audio Unit Presets (.aupreset)
Audio Unit Presets Handling: The Syntheway preset folder (with *.aupreset files) should be
placed manually.
Every Audio Unit preset is represented by a unique .aupreset file and stored under:
[Home]/Library/Audio/Presets/[manufacturer]/[plug-in]/
Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Presets
Macintosh HD/Users/YourUserName/Library/Audio/Presets
Just move the ‘Syntheway’ folder inside the following path:
Mac System:
Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Presets/
User:
Macintosh HD/Users/YourUserName/Library/Audio/Presets/
(that means either in your user home Library or the root Library)
After that, the complete path will look like the following:
Mac System:
Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Presets/Syntheway/Alphatron Oscillion
User:
Macintosh HD/Users/YourUserName/Library/Audio/Presets/Syntheway/Alphatron
Oscillion
 Preset Manager (VST2, VST3 and Audio Unit Plugins):
• Preset Manager section features a ‘Preset Browser’ button to load and save presets and
banks, enabling to export to *.fxp (VST2 Preset), *.fxb (VST2 Bank), *.vstpreset (VST3 Preset),
*.aupreset (Audio Unit Preset) plus two generic formats (plain text): the *.xmlpreset (XML
Preset) and the *.xmlbank (XML Bank), providing cross-platform presets/banks.
This allows to control over the loading and saving of presets from disk as well as sharing presets
between different plugin formats using the generic *.xmlpreset (XML Preset) and the *.xmlbank
(XML Bank).
The 'Preset Name Display' text box will show the active preset name.
3. System Requirements
3.1 For Windows
3.2 For macOS
System Requirements for Windows
Before you install this VST and VST3 effect, please make sure your computer fulfills the
following requirements:
 Windows Operating System: Native .dll (VST v2.4) and .vst3 (VST3 v3.6.8) files for
Windows Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64 bit
platforms).
 VST and/or VST3 compatible host, Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) or MIDI Sequencer
64 bit: These VST and VST3 formats can be "plugged in" to any host application that
supports VST and/or VST3 Technology like: Image-Line FL Studio, Steinberg Cubase
Pro, Artist and Elements, Steinberg Nuendo, Cakewalk by BandLab, Cockos REAPER,
PreSonus Studio One, Acoustica Mixcraft, Ableton Live, MakeMusic Finale, Avid Sibelius,
Magix ACID Music Studio, Magix Samplitude Music Studio and Pro X, Reason, Cantabile,
n-Track Studio, DarkWave Studio, Bitwig, Gig Performer, VSTHost, SAVIHost and much
more ...
 MIDI Controller Device: A MIDI Controller is required to play this VST/VST3 instrument.
The most common type of device in this class is the keyboard controller. After
launching the Digital Audio Workstation or MIDI host application be sure to select the
appropriate MIDI device before attempting to play your MIDI controller.
 An ASIO® sound card is recommended for low latency real-time play.
 Please be aware that we do not offer refunds. To determine whether the software meets
your requirements prior to purchase, we encourage you to test extensively the demo
version of this product in your host to make sure there are no misbehaviors before
purchasing.
System Requirements for macOS
 The Audio Unit component requires a macOS operating system and a compatible host,
digital audio workstation (DAW) or MIDI sequencer that supports Audio Units
technology. They can be "plugged in" to process audio by applications such as Logic
Pro, GarageBand, Cubase, Ableton Live, REAPER, Studio One Professional, Ardour,
MainStage, Gig Performer, Reason and Digital Performer among others.
 MIDI Controller Device: A MIDI Controller is required to play this VST instrument. The
most common type of device in this class is the keyboard controller. After launching the
Digital Audio Workstation or MIDI host application be sure to select the appropriate
MIDI device before attempting to play your MIDI controller.
 An ASIO® sound card is recommended for low latency real-time play.
 The Audio Unit Component plug-in is distributed via Internet in a ZIP file and
compatible with macOS operating system.
4. Installation Notes
4.1 For Windows
4.2 For macOS
Installation Notes for Windows
To install the VST / VST3 plug-ins, follow these steps:
 The file must be in a directory where the VST / VST3 host is looking for VST or VST3
plug-ins.
 Unzip the file.
 To use the VST2 Plugin 64 bit (x64): Place the Alphatron Oscillion VST x64 folder into
your VST Plug-ins x64 folder of your DAW/host application 64 bit.
 To use the VST3 Plugin 64 bit (x64): Place the Alphatron Oscillion VST3 x64 into your
VST3 Plug-ins x64 directory of your DAW/host application 64 bit that supports VST3
format.
To uninstall simply remove the respective folders from your 64 bit VST / VST3 Plugins
directories, as appropriate.
VST / VST3 64 bit plug-ins locations on Windows
The following chart includes common VST / VST3 paths. Depending on your DAW/VST host
program, these folders are the default VST2 / VST3 x64 folders for example in Cubase and
Nuendo:
 VST plug-ins locations on Windows
The following chart includes common VST / VST3 paths. Depending on your DAW/VST host
program, these folders are the default VST2 / VST3 x64 folders for example in Cubase and
Nuendo:
Format Path Extension
VST2
x64
VST3
x64
C:Program FilesVSTPlugins
C:Program FilesSteinbergVSTPlugins
C:Program FilesCommon FilesVST2
C:Program FilesCommon FilesSteinbergVST2
C:Program FilesCommon FilesVST3
C:Program FilesCommon FilesSteinbergVST3
.dll
.vst3
 Relocating plug-ins: if you really need to change the installation path of a VST / VST3 plug-
in, also remember that your DAW / host application must know the new installation path.
 To use a custom VST Plugins folder go to the Options / Preferences / Settings of your DAW /
host program in order to assign it.
 If an installed VST plug-in is not available, check if the installation path is actually
monitored by your DAW / VST / VST3 host application.
Installation Notes for macOS
Audio Unit (.component)
Instructions:
1. After download you will find a *.zip file.
2. Unzip (extract) the *.zip file by double-clicking, so it will uncompress (expand) the
item.
3. To install the Audio Unit, drag or move the *.component file into your
‘Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/’ folder.
Audio Units plug-ins appear as individual components in the Library folders on your Mac:
 In the Finder choose Go > Go to Folder, enter "/Library/Audio/Plug -Ins/Components"
into the Go to Folder field, then click Go.
 You can also check the Library in your Home folder. In the Finder choose Go > Go to
Folder, enter "~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components" into the Go to Folder field, then
click Go.
4. If your DAW is running, close it and restart it. When your DAW starts up, it will
rescan your plugins folder and detect your recently installed plugin.
 Finding the Audio Plugins folder:
The plugin folder is nested in the Macintosh HD Library. There are usually a minimum of two
Libraries on your Mac, one in Macintosh HD and another in your user account. You should
only place the plugins in the Macintosh HD Library so that it can be accessed by all users on
the computer. The usual location of the folder should be: Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-
Ins/
 Restart your Mac
If the recently installed Audio Unit plug-in isn't available in GarageBand, Logic Pro or
MainStage, restart your Mac.
1. Choose Apple menu > Restart.
2. Open GarageBand, Logic Pro or MainStage.
3. Click the Audio Effect, slot to see if the plug-in is available in the pop-up menu. If the
plug-in still isn't available, rescan the plug-in.
 Uninstall the Audio Unit plugin on your Mac
If you need to manually remove the Audio Units plug-in, you can find the files in the Library
folders on your Mac.
When installed, Audio Units plug-ins appear as individual components in the Library folders
on your Mac:
In the Finder choose Go > Go to Folder, enter /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components into the
Go to Folder field, then click Go.
You can also check the Library in your Home folder. In the Finder choose Go > Go to Folder,
enter ~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components into the Go to Folder field, then click Go.
 Loadable Bundles on macOS
Audio Units are loadable bundles, using Cocoa framework and Xcode Integrated
Development Environment (IDE) written in Objective C. Bundles provide a simplified
interface for end users and a convenient way to deliver software in macOS operating
system.
5. Technical Support and Contact
If you have any problems with instruments, you can contact us by e-mail. Support requests are
answered as quickly as possible, if you send the following information:
 Syntheway Product
 Host Application and Operating System (Name & Version number)
 A detailed description of the problem
Your inquiry will be answered in the order in which it is received. Due to the volume of e-mail,
sometimes, these may not be able to respond immediately.
Contact Information
General Information info@syntheway.net
Contact contact@syntheway.net
Sales sales@syntheway.net
Customer Support support@syntheway.net
Legal Department legal@syntheway.net
PR Contact pressrelease@syntheway.net
Webmaster webmaster@syntheway.net
6. Update and Upgrade Policy
As a general policy, Updates between minor Syntheway product versions are free. Upgrades
between major Syntheway product versions are paid.
Updates:
An update is an interim release that fixes bugs, enhances usability, updates data, or adds a
new feature to an existing version. For example, you would update Alphatron Oscillion v4.00
to v4.1.
They get distributed electronically after their release. If you have already registered, and
you will not get the email with a link to download the update within a reasonable time, send
us an email contact@syntheway.net. Please, include in the subject the name of your
registered VSTi/VST from the email account that was used with your registration. If your
email address changes, please notify us to support@syntheway.net, so that we can update
our database.
Upgrades:
Upgrades are changes in the major version number of the product (containing major new
functionality, improves performance, and enhances usability). When we release a major new
release, we change the first number in the version number. So you switch to a higher
version of a program within the same VST or VST3 product family. For example, you would
upgrade Alphatron Oscillion v3.00 to v4.00. Any release containing major new functionality,
an upgrade fee will probably be chargeable.
Specially discounted upgrade pricing is available to registered users of the immediately prior
version of Syntheway Product. That is, if you are a registered user of v3.0, you are eligible
to upgrade to v4.0 at the special discounted upgrade price.
How often are updates and upgrades released?
We create product updates and upgrades when:
 New features or functionality have been added.
 Bugs and problems have been corrected.
 New features have been added or supported.
 New optimizations have been integrated into the VST architecture.
Notes:
 Make sure your email account can accept emails coming from us (domain:
@syntheway.net). Also take a look to your SPAM folder.
 Personal details are kept private and are never spammed. For Updates Syntheway
uses "BCC" to protect your email address privacy.
7. License Agreement
PLEASE READ THIS LEGAL AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
The use and redistribution of ‘Alphatron Oscillion VST for Windows 64 bit, Alphatron
Oscillion VST3 for Windows 64 bit’, ‘Alphatron Oscillion Audio Unit for macOS’
("Software") is subject to the following conditions:
1. All copyrights to the Software are exclusively owned by the Author: Daniel Alberto
Laiseca.
2. You (the user) have the right to evaluate this Software with trial limitations, provided
the Software is not used for profit, including but not limited to creating patch libraries and
sounds for any pieces you are profiting from. Should you continue use of the Software
after your evaluation period expires, or use it for any profit, you shall pay the registration
fee.
3. Release To Web (RTW): Syntheway utilizes the Internet for distribution for demos and
registered versions. No physical media are produced in this type of release mechanism.
The unregistered demo version of the Software may be freely distributed, with exceptions
noted below, provided the distribution package is not modified in any way. No person or
company may charge a fee for the distribution of the Software without written permission
from the Author. The unregistered demo version of the Software may not be bundled or
distributed with any other product without written permission of the Author.
4. Once registered your copy will grant you the personal license to use one or more
versions of this product to its full extent, including the royalty-free use of Syntheway
software in your productions, recordings and / or performances. The user is granted a non-
exclusive license to use the Software on one or several computers, for any legal purpose,
at a time. The registered Software may not be rented or leased, or given away to the third
person.
The Syntheway software License is non-transferable and fees are non-refundable. This
software license (including update, upgrade and crossgrade) is an intangible good for the
life of the holder.
You may not use, copy, emulate, clone, rent, lease, sell, sampling, modify, decompile,
disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed program, or any subset
of the licensed program, except as provided for in this License Agreement. Any such
unauthorized use shall result in immediate and automatic termination of this license and
may result in criminal and/or civil prosecution.
5. THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR
ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, TRADE OR PRACTICE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF
USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER
TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR
PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
6. Installing and using the Software signifies acceptance of these terms and conditions of
this License Agreement.
7. If you do not agree with the terms of this License Agreement you must remove the
Software files from your storage devices and cease to use the product.
8. Acknowledgements: VST is a trademark of Steinberg Soft- und Hardware GmbH. All
other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners, and do
not imply owner's endorsement of this product, or guarantee full compliance with owner's
standards.
9. All questions concerning this License Agreement (EULA) shall be directed to: e-mail:
contact@syntheway.net
8. Release Notes
The latest release note is a terse summary of recent changes, enhancements and bug fixes in
this particular software release in Windows and macOS.
Windows v1.0:
 First public release.
macOS v1.0:
 First public release.
9. Plug-in Credits
Synthesizer Programming and Sound Design by Daniel Alberto Laiseca.
Alphatron Oscillion™ is a trademark of Syntheway Virtual Musical Instruments.
10. Acknowledgements:
 VST™ and VST3™ are a trademark of Steinberg Soft- und Hardware GmbH. All other
trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners, and do not imply
owner's endorsement of this product, or guarantee full compliance with owner's standards.
 Windows 7™, Windows 8™, Windows 10™, Windows 11™ 32 bit and 64 bit are either a
registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
 Audio Units™, macOS™ and Mac™ are a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
 AMD64® is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
 Intel® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other
countries.
VST and VST3 are a trademark of Steinberg Soft- und Hardware GmbH.
Audio Units™, macOS™ and Mac™ are a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Windows 7™, Windows 8™, Windows 10™, Windows 11™ 64 bit are either a registered trademark or a trademark
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
AMD64® is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Intel® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries.
All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners,
and do not imply owner's endorsement of this product, or guarantee full compliance with owner's standards.
Syntheway Virtual Musical Instruments
Email Contact: contact@syntheway.net | Email Support: support@syntheway.net
© 2004-2022 Daniel Laiseca | Buenos Aires - Argentina
www.syntheway.net | www.syntheway.com

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Alphatron Oscillion VST VST3 Audio Unit Plugins. Subtractive Synthesizer for Windows and Mac

  • 1. Syntheway Virtual Musical Instruments Email Contact: contact@syntheway.net Email Support: support@syntheway.net The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Syntheway Software. The software described by this document is subject to a License Agreement and may not be copied to other media except as specifically allowed in the License Agreement. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or otherwise transmitted or recorded, without prior written permission by Syntheway. Other company names, product names and logos are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Table Of Contents:  1. Description  2. Preset Sounds  3. System Requirements  4. Installation Notes  5. Technical Support and Contact  6. Update and Upgrade Policy  7. License  8. Release Notes  9. Plug-in Credits  10. Acknowledgements
  • 2. 1. Description Alphatron Oscillion is a polyphonic subtractive synthesizer to produce a vast array of sounds, utilizing three main signal modules: frequency (voltage-controlled oscillator VCO), timbre (voltage-controlled filter VCF) and amplitude (voltage-controlled amplifier VCA). Four VCOs initiate the sound waveform and control its frequency. It also determines the initial timbre by the waveform option selected (sawtooth or square). The VCF module shapes the timbre via a low-pass filter with cutoff and resonance parameters controlled by an envelope generator. The amplitude of the sound is shaped by the VCA envelope. It generates iconic vintage synthesizer sounds with distinctive pads, peculiar keys, punchy basses, sparkle leads, creepy effects, c harming ambient soundscapes or unearthly and otherworldly atmospheres. Suitable for many genres and styles of music and pliability to custom design over a diverse sonic palette. Available as a plugin in VST and VST3 64 bit versions for Windows, as well as in Audio Unit for macOS. Key Features  Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs). They will generate the initial sound signal with four voltage controlled oscillators (VCO1, VCO2, VCO3, VCO4), with the following parameters: o Fine. A fine-tuning knob that tunes the VCOs by a semitone. Gives a wide array of frequencies between the oscillators. o Octave. The knob to specify octaves above or below the current octave of the VCO by dialing in a range between -2 to +3 octaves. o Shape. Morphs between sawtooth and square non-sinusoidal waveforms. The sawtooth waveform contains all harmonics of the fundamental pitch of the waveform. The square waveform contains just the odd harmonics. o Speed. Defines the frequency or speed of the oscillator. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the rate or counterclockwise to decrease the rate. o Gain. This parameter is used to adjust the modulation gain level of each VCO.  Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) Envelope. Changes the produced frequency. It can be used to modify the attack phase or to create special effect sounds.  Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA) Envelope. Controls the volume or amplitude of the sound with independent control over each ADSR stage (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) over the VCA amplifier that varies its gain depending on a control voltage.  The ‘Level’ slider determines the magnitude of the action of the envelope.  Voltage Controlled Filter (VCF). A low-pass filter that lets the lower frequencies or harmonics pass unchanged, while it attenuates or reduces the strength of the higher
  • 3. frequencies, offering a simple and effective tone control to shape and color the sound source. o Cutoff. Controls the low-pass filter cutoff frequency. Determines where the signal is cut off. o Resonance. Controls the low-pass filter resonance. Emphasize or suppress portions of the signal above or below the defined cutoff frequency.  Voltage Controlled Filter (VCF) Envelope. This section provides control of the filter cutoff frequency over time, with independent control over each ADSR stage (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release). The ‘Level’ slider determines the magnitude of the action of the ADSR envelope on the frequency and response of the low-pass filter.  Chorus. A 4-voice stereo chorus effect that imparts richness and character to the sound by adding multiple short delays with a slight amount of feedback, making each sound distinct from the original. o Toggle switch On/Off. A switch indicator to turn ON/OFF the module. Press the toggle to activate the effect, the switch will light, and chorus will be applied to the sound. To inactivate the effect, press again and it will turn off. o Stereo Spread. Adjusts the stereo spreading of the chorus voices. For maximum stereo spread, fully clockwise rotation; for a monophonic chorus, simply set to zero. o Amplitude. Adjusts the presence of the chorus. Turn it clockwise to increase it or counterclockwise to decrease it. o Depth. The slider sets the balance between the unprocessed (dry) signal and the processed (wet) signal that will be blended.  Delay. A stereo delay that stores the input signal and plays it back after a certain amount of time, creating from a subtle echo to a pronounced blending of previous sounds with new sounds. Parameters include: o Time. Modulation to vary the delay time dynamically. o Feedback. Regeneration of delay.  Reverb. Integrated reverberation module. o Toggle switch On/Off. A switch to turn on/off the unit. Press the toggle to activate the effect, the switch will light, and reverb will be applied to the sound. To inactivate the effect, press again and it will turn off. o Size. The knob provides a spaciousness and depth to simulate the sound reflections from walls, floors and ceilings following a sound created in an acoustically reflective environment. Small rooms can be modeled as well as large spaces. o Width. This knob adjusts the stereo separation of the wet reverb signal.
  • 4.  Pitch Bend. A virtual wheel to vary the frequency or pitch of the oscillators (VCOs) in a continuously variable manner. Bend wheel upward raises the pitch and moving it downward lowers the pitch. It will automatically return to its initial position when released.  Keyboard. The virtual keyboard lets you listen to the synthesizer sounds without the need for an external master MIDI keyboard. Just click on a virtual key to hear the corresponding sound.  Hint property. Tooltip when the mouse is over a control. You can mouse over any of the controls anywhere in Alphatron Oscillion and this will display a short description of what that control does.  Preset Manager. 'Browser' to load and save presets and banks, enabling to export to *.fxp (VST2 Preset), *.fxb (VST2 Bank), *.vstpreset (VST3 Preset), *.aupreset (Audio Unit Preset) plus two generic formats (plain text): the *.xmlpreset (XML Preset) and the *.xmlbank (XML Bank), providing cross-platform presets/banks. This allows to control over the loading and saving of presets from disk as well as sharing presets between different plugin formats using the generic *.xmlpreset (XML Preset) and the *.xmlbank (XML Bank).  50 internal presets (Pre-programmed sounds) categorized by type: ATMO (6), BASS (6), KEY (10), LEAD (12), PAD (8), PERC (2) and SFX (6) with an ultra-flexible sound shaping capability to create diverse electronic sounds.  MIDI automation. Implementation of MIDI Continuous Controller parameters for use with external hardware control via DAW: CC Number MIDI Continuous Controller Name 1 Filter – Cutoff 5 Pitch Bend Wheel 12 Delay – Time 13 Delay – Feedback 14 Chorus – Switch 15 Chorus – Depth 16 Chorus – Stereo Spread
  • 5. 17 Chorus – Amplitude 18 VCF Envelope - Attack 19 VCF Envelope - Decay 20 VCF Envelope - Sustain 21 VCF Envelope - Release 22 VCF Envelope - Level 23 VCO 1 – Fine 24 VCO 1 – Octave 25 VCO 1 – Shape 26 VCO 1 – Speed 27 VCO 1 – Gain 28 VCO 2 – Fine 29 VCO 2 – Octave 30 VCO 2 – Shape 31 VCO 2 – Speed 32 VCO 2 – Gain 52 VCO 3 – Fine 53 VCO 3 – Octave 54 VCO 3 – Shape 55 VCO 3 – Speed 56 VCO 3 – Gain
  • 6. 57 VCO 4 – Fine 58 VCO 4 – Octave 59 VCO 4 – Shape 60 VCO 4 – Speed 61 VCO 4 – Gain 71 Filter – Resonance 72 VCO Envelope – Release 73 VCO Envelope – Attack 75 VCO Envelope – Decay 76 VCO Envelope – Sustain 77 VCO Envelope – Level 78 VCA Envelope - Attack 79 VCA Envelope - Decay 84 VCA Envelope – Sustain 85 VCA Envelope – Release 86 VCA Envelope - Level 89 Reverb – Switch 90 Reverb – Size 91 Reverb – Width
  • 7. 2. Preset Sounds Alphatron Oscillion includes 50 presets, that are also a starting point to making your own customized ones: 1 ATMO Asynchronous Cacophony 2 ATMO Chaotic Environment 3 ATMO Ecosystem Invaders 4 ATMO Gliding Asteroids
  • 8. 5 ATMO Oneiric Ambient 6 ATMO Psychedelia 7 BASS Fuzzy Circuit 8 BASS Hollow Line 9 BASS Oscillating Resonance 10 BASS Rubbery Rebound 11 BASS SH101 Roygbiv 12 BASS Trembling Glide 13 KEY Acid Funk 14 KEY Crazy Diamond 15 KEY Daydream 16 KEY Electric Harpsichord 17 KEY Electric Piano 18 KEY Fantasyland 19 KEY Glowing Amplitude 20 KEY Percussive Organ 21 KEY Scintillating Boost
  • 9. 22 KEY Vintage Organ 23 LEAD Brassy Essence 24 LEAD Dimensional Sawtooth 25 LEAD Fusion Waves 26 LEAD Hoover Apocalypse 27 LEAD Hoover Dominator 28 LEAD Hoover Gabber 29 LEAD Hoover Gritty 30 LEAD Hoover Juno Sway 31 LEAD Square Quantum 32 LEAD Trance Formant 33 LEAD Wavering Spectrum 34 LEAD Wobbly Pressure 35 PAD Dystopian Worldview 36 PAD Flanging In Heaven 37 PAD Idyllic Momentum 38 PAD Immenseness
  • 10. 39 PAD Relaxed Ambience 40 PAD Soundscape Vibes 41 PAD Spatial Motion 42 PAD Stellar Choir 43 PERC Mallet Percussion 44 PERC Tubular Chimes 45 SFX Catatonic Voices 46 SFX Concatenated Creatures 47 SFX Crescendo Horror 48 SFX Dark Signals 49 SFX Gloomy Lament 50 SFX Incorporeal Beings Managing VST2, VST3 and Audio Unit Presets  VST3 Presets (.vstpreset) The contains of VST3 Presets folder should be placed manually.  If VST3 Presets folder exists in Documents, just place the Syntheway folder inside the following path:
  • 11. C:Users*username*DocumentsVST3 Presets  If VST3 Presets folder doesn't exist in Documents, just drag and drop the complete VST3 Presets folder. After that, the complete path will look like the following: C:Users*username*DocumentsVST3 PresetsSynthewayAlphatron Oscillion  Audio Unit Presets (.aupreset) Audio Unit Presets Handling: The Syntheway preset folder (with *.aupreset files) should be placed manually. Every Audio Unit preset is represented by a unique .aupreset file and stored under: [Home]/Library/Audio/Presets/[manufacturer]/[plug-in]/ Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Presets Macintosh HD/Users/YourUserName/Library/Audio/Presets Just move the ‘Syntheway’ folder inside the following path: Mac System: Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Presets/ User: Macintosh HD/Users/YourUserName/Library/Audio/Presets/ (that means either in your user home Library or the root Library) After that, the complete path will look like the following: Mac System: Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Presets/Syntheway/Alphatron Oscillion User: Macintosh HD/Users/YourUserName/Library/Audio/Presets/Syntheway/Alphatron Oscillion
  • 12.  Preset Manager (VST2, VST3 and Audio Unit Plugins): • Preset Manager section features a ‘Preset Browser’ button to load and save presets and banks, enabling to export to *.fxp (VST2 Preset), *.fxb (VST2 Bank), *.vstpreset (VST3 Preset), *.aupreset (Audio Unit Preset) plus two generic formats (plain text): the *.xmlpreset (XML Preset) and the *.xmlbank (XML Bank), providing cross-platform presets/banks. This allows to control over the loading and saving of presets from disk as well as sharing presets between different plugin formats using the generic *.xmlpreset (XML Preset) and the *.xmlbank (XML Bank). The 'Preset Name Display' text box will show the active preset name. 3. System Requirements 3.1 For Windows
  • 13. 3.2 For macOS System Requirements for Windows Before you install this VST and VST3 effect, please make sure your computer fulfills the following requirements:  Windows Operating System: Native .dll (VST v2.4) and .vst3 (VST3 v3.6.8) files for Windows Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64 bit platforms).  VST and/or VST3 compatible host, Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) or MIDI Sequencer 64 bit: These VST and VST3 formats can be "plugged in" to any host application that supports VST and/or VST3 Technology like: Image-Line FL Studio, Steinberg Cubase Pro, Artist and Elements, Steinberg Nuendo, Cakewalk by BandLab, Cockos REAPER, PreSonus Studio One, Acoustica Mixcraft, Ableton Live, MakeMusic Finale, Avid Sibelius, Magix ACID Music Studio, Magix Samplitude Music Studio and Pro X, Reason, Cantabile, n-Track Studio, DarkWave Studio, Bitwig, Gig Performer, VSTHost, SAVIHost and much more ...  MIDI Controller Device: A MIDI Controller is required to play this VST/VST3 instrument. The most common type of device in this class is the keyboard controller. After launching the Digital Audio Workstation or MIDI host application be sure to select the appropriate MIDI device before attempting to play your MIDI controller.  An ASIO® sound card is recommended for low latency real-time play.  Please be aware that we do not offer refunds. To determine whether the software meets your requirements prior to purchase, we encourage you to test extensively the demo version of this product in your host to make sure there are no misbehaviors before purchasing.
  • 14. System Requirements for macOS  The Audio Unit component requires a macOS operating system and a compatible host, digital audio workstation (DAW) or MIDI sequencer that supports Audio Units technology. They can be "plugged in" to process audio by applications such as Logic Pro, GarageBand, Cubase, Ableton Live, REAPER, Studio One Professional, Ardour, MainStage, Gig Performer, Reason and Digital Performer among others.  MIDI Controller Device: A MIDI Controller is required to play this VST instrument. The most common type of device in this class is the keyboard controller. After launching the Digital Audio Workstation or MIDI host application be sure to select the appropriate MIDI device before attempting to play your MIDI controller.  An ASIO® sound card is recommended for low latency real-time play.  The Audio Unit Component plug-in is distributed via Internet in a ZIP file and compatible with macOS operating system. 4. Installation Notes 4.1 For Windows 4.2 For macOS Installation Notes for Windows To install the VST / VST3 plug-ins, follow these steps:
  • 15.  The file must be in a directory where the VST / VST3 host is looking for VST or VST3 plug-ins.  Unzip the file.  To use the VST2 Plugin 64 bit (x64): Place the Alphatron Oscillion VST x64 folder into your VST Plug-ins x64 folder of your DAW/host application 64 bit.  To use the VST3 Plugin 64 bit (x64): Place the Alphatron Oscillion VST3 x64 into your VST3 Plug-ins x64 directory of your DAW/host application 64 bit that supports VST3 format. To uninstall simply remove the respective folders from your 64 bit VST / VST3 Plugins directories, as appropriate. VST / VST3 64 bit plug-ins locations on Windows The following chart includes common VST / VST3 paths. Depending on your DAW/VST host program, these folders are the default VST2 / VST3 x64 folders for example in Cubase and Nuendo:  VST plug-ins locations on Windows The following chart includes common VST / VST3 paths. Depending on your DAW/VST host program, these folders are the default VST2 / VST3 x64 folders for example in Cubase and Nuendo: Format Path Extension VST2 x64 VST3 x64 C:Program FilesVSTPlugins C:Program FilesSteinbergVSTPlugins C:Program FilesCommon FilesVST2 C:Program FilesCommon FilesSteinbergVST2 C:Program FilesCommon FilesVST3 C:Program FilesCommon FilesSteinbergVST3 .dll .vst3  Relocating plug-ins: if you really need to change the installation path of a VST / VST3 plug- in, also remember that your DAW / host application must know the new installation path.
  • 16.  To use a custom VST Plugins folder go to the Options / Preferences / Settings of your DAW / host program in order to assign it.  If an installed VST plug-in is not available, check if the installation path is actually monitored by your DAW / VST / VST3 host application. Installation Notes for macOS Audio Unit (.component) Instructions: 1. After download you will find a *.zip file. 2. Unzip (extract) the *.zip file by double-clicking, so it will uncompress (expand) the item. 3. To install the Audio Unit, drag or move the *.component file into your ‘Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/’ folder. Audio Units plug-ins appear as individual components in the Library folders on your Mac:  In the Finder choose Go > Go to Folder, enter "/Library/Audio/Plug -Ins/Components" into the Go to Folder field, then click Go.  You can also check the Library in your Home folder. In the Finder choose Go > Go to Folder, enter "~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components" into the Go to Folder field, then click Go. 4. If your DAW is running, close it and restart it. When your DAW starts up, it will rescan your plugins folder and detect your recently installed plugin.
  • 17.  Finding the Audio Plugins folder: The plugin folder is nested in the Macintosh HD Library. There are usually a minimum of two Libraries on your Mac, one in Macintosh HD and another in your user account. You should only place the plugins in the Macintosh HD Library so that it can be accessed by all users on the computer. The usual location of the folder should be: Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug- Ins/  Restart your Mac If the recently installed Audio Unit plug-in isn't available in GarageBand, Logic Pro or MainStage, restart your Mac. 1. Choose Apple menu > Restart. 2. Open GarageBand, Logic Pro or MainStage. 3. Click the Audio Effect, slot to see if the plug-in is available in the pop-up menu. If the plug-in still isn't available, rescan the plug-in.  Uninstall the Audio Unit plugin on your Mac If you need to manually remove the Audio Units plug-in, you can find the files in the Library folders on your Mac. When installed, Audio Units plug-ins appear as individual components in the Library folders on your Mac: In the Finder choose Go > Go to Folder, enter /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components into the Go to Folder field, then click Go. You can also check the Library in your Home folder. In the Finder choose Go > Go to Folder, enter ~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components into the Go to Folder field, then click Go.
  • 18.  Loadable Bundles on macOS Audio Units are loadable bundles, using Cocoa framework and Xcode Integrated Development Environment (IDE) written in Objective C. Bundles provide a simplified interface for end users and a convenient way to deliver software in macOS operating system. 5. Technical Support and Contact If you have any problems with instruments, you can contact us by e-mail. Support requests are answered as quickly as possible, if you send the following information:  Syntheway Product  Host Application and Operating System (Name & Version number)  A detailed description of the problem Your inquiry will be answered in the order in which it is received. Due to the volume of e-mail, sometimes, these may not be able to respond immediately. Contact Information General Information info@syntheway.net Contact contact@syntheway.net Sales sales@syntheway.net Customer Support support@syntheway.net Legal Department legal@syntheway.net PR Contact pressrelease@syntheway.net Webmaster webmaster@syntheway.net
  • 19. 6. Update and Upgrade Policy As a general policy, Updates between minor Syntheway product versions are free. Upgrades between major Syntheway product versions are paid. Updates: An update is an interim release that fixes bugs, enhances usability, updates data, or adds a new feature to an existing version. For example, you would update Alphatron Oscillion v4.00 to v4.1. They get distributed electronically after their release. If you have already registered, and you will not get the email with a link to download the update within a reasonable time, send us an email contact@syntheway.net. Please, include in the subject the name of your registered VSTi/VST from the email account that was used with your registration. If your email address changes, please notify us to support@syntheway.net, so that we can update our database. Upgrades: Upgrades are changes in the major version number of the product (containing major new functionality, improves performance, and enhances usability). When we release a major new release, we change the first number in the version number. So you switch to a higher version of a program within the same VST or VST3 product family. For example, you would upgrade Alphatron Oscillion v3.00 to v4.00. Any release containing major new functionality, an upgrade fee will probably be chargeable. Specially discounted upgrade pricing is available to registered users of the immediately prior version of Syntheway Product. That is, if you are a registered user of v3.0, you are eligible to upgrade to v4.0 at the special discounted upgrade price. How often are updates and upgrades released? We create product updates and upgrades when:  New features or functionality have been added.  Bugs and problems have been corrected.  New features have been added or supported.  New optimizations have been integrated into the VST architecture. Notes:  Make sure your email account can accept emails coming from us (domain: @syntheway.net). Also take a look to your SPAM folder.  Personal details are kept private and are never spammed. For Updates Syntheway uses "BCC" to protect your email address privacy.
  • 20. 7. License Agreement PLEASE READ THIS LEGAL AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. The use and redistribution of ‘Alphatron Oscillion VST for Windows 64 bit, Alphatron Oscillion VST3 for Windows 64 bit’, ‘Alphatron Oscillion Audio Unit for macOS’ ("Software") is subject to the following conditions: 1. All copyrights to the Software are exclusively owned by the Author: Daniel Alberto Laiseca. 2. You (the user) have the right to evaluate this Software with trial limitations, provided the Software is not used for profit, including but not limited to creating patch libraries and sounds for any pieces you are profiting from. Should you continue use of the Software after your evaluation period expires, or use it for any profit, you shall pay the registration fee. 3. Release To Web (RTW): Syntheway utilizes the Internet for distribution for demos and registered versions. No physical media are produced in this type of release mechanism. The unregistered demo version of the Software may be freely distributed, with exceptions noted below, provided the distribution package is not modified in any way. No person or company may charge a fee for the distribution of the Software without written permission from the Author. The unregistered demo version of the Software may not be bundled or distributed with any other product without written permission of the Author. 4. Once registered your copy will grant you the personal license to use one or more versions of this product to its full extent, including the royalty-free use of Syntheway software in your productions, recordings and / or performances. The user is granted a non- exclusive license to use the Software on one or several computers, for any legal purpose, at a time. The registered Software may not be rented or leased, or given away to the third person. The Syntheway software License is non-transferable and fees are non-refundable. This software license (including update, upgrade and crossgrade) is an intangible good for the life of the holder. You may not use, copy, emulate, clone, rent, lease, sell, sampling, modify, decompile, disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed program, or any subset of the licensed program, except as provided for in this License Agreement. Any such unauthorized use shall result in immediate and automatic termination of this license and may result in criminal and/or civil prosecution.
  • 21. 5. THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, TRADE OR PRACTICE. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE. 6. Installing and using the Software signifies acceptance of these terms and conditions of this License Agreement. 7. If you do not agree with the terms of this License Agreement you must remove the Software files from your storage devices and cease to use the product. 8. Acknowledgements: VST is a trademark of Steinberg Soft- und Hardware GmbH. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners, and do not imply owner's endorsement of this product, or guarantee full compliance with owner's standards. 9. All questions concerning this License Agreement (EULA) shall be directed to: e-mail: contact@syntheway.net 8. Release Notes The latest release note is a terse summary of recent changes, enhancements and bug fixes in this particular software release in Windows and macOS.
  • 22. Windows v1.0:  First public release. macOS v1.0:  First public release. 9. Plug-in Credits Synthesizer Programming and Sound Design by Daniel Alberto Laiseca. Alphatron Oscillion™ is a trademark of Syntheway Virtual Musical Instruments. 10. Acknowledgements:  VST™ and VST3™ are a trademark of Steinberg Soft- und Hardware GmbH. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners, and do not imply owner's endorsement of this product, or guarantee full compliance with owner's standards.  Windows 7™, Windows 8™, Windows 10™, Windows 11™ 32 bit and 64 bit are either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • 23.  Audio Units™, macOS™ and Mac™ are a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.  AMD64® is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.  Intel® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries. VST and VST3 are a trademark of Steinberg Soft- und Hardware GmbH. Audio Units™, macOS™ and Mac™ are a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows 7™, Windows 8™, Windows 10™, Windows 11™ 64 bit are either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. AMD64® is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Intel® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners, and do not imply owner's endorsement of this product, or guarantee full compliance with owner's standards. Syntheway Virtual Musical Instruments Email Contact: contact@syntheway.net | Email Support: support@syntheway.net © 2004-2022 Daniel Laiseca | Buenos Aires - Argentina www.syntheway.net | www.syntheway.com