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AAS Multiphonics CV-3: My concise early thoughts about this audio software as a music producer, educator, and equipment junkie.

Rating
Bang For The Buck is 5-star when on sale!!

Getting Started
As with all AAS products, the website is clear and provides an easy pathway for research, purchase, download, installation, authorization, and launch. 

Upon Launch
Multiphonics CV-3 is a modular software synth that is unlike any other. It has a clear, well-organized interface with knobs and patch plug things that seem less daunting than many of the Eurorack synths and way easier than Reaktor. This is a lovely-looking synth with organic elements that are crisp and easy to navigate. CV-3 is inviting and fun to use without the fear of making an unwanted mess (wanted messes are encouraged, of course as this is a modular “playground”. The virtual patch cables are easy to grab, move, and snap into desired plugs. The digital footprint (aka file size) is relatively small. The processing power needed is low to moderate with most patches. I’m on a Mac M2, and running this does not put a dent in %. It is extremely stable. Drag-n-drop modules. Scaleable GUI. AU, VST3, AAX, Stand-alone.

Sound
The sound is so nice with lots of FM Synthesis on board. I no longer miss my old DX7. The sonic pallet ranges from clear-as-s-bell to dirty-as-hell and everything in between. It’s easy and fun to create your own patches from scratch or use the generous factory library as is or as a starting point. I believe there are nearly a thousand presets, neatly categorized. The effects list seems nearly endless. This thing is packed with all kinds of cool goodies to manipulate patches. I especially like the basses. When combined with the gate sequencer and filters I get a groovy TB-303 thing happening. Connecting and stacking can become a fun addiction. I read somewhere about an auto-connect feature, but I have not explored it yet . . . sounds intriguing. And, as expected from AAS, there are some expansion packs available from groovy sound designers. Note, these often go on sale and I usually take advantage of their expansion pack bundle deals. 

The Update
I used CV-1 quite a lot but had some issues that prevented me from diving deeply into CV-2. I’m all over this new version. It features added physical modeling elements, which is wonderful because AAS is the industry leader in physical modeling with a suite of established top-end soft synths like Lounge Lizard, Strum, Chromaphone, String Studio, etc. In this case, many oscillators and filters emulate real-world aural stuff. Multiphonics now has MPE compatibility. Admittedly, I have no idea what that is, but I noticed a lot of forum members mentioning it so it must be cool. ;-) 

Developer
I love these guys. I met them in person a few years back at NAMM. They are cool cats. They release frequent updates, respond to inquiries, and are very supportive of their users. They also price things fairly and often run sales. Also, there have been around a while and don’t seem to be going out to pasture anytime soon. ;-) They rock on and on and on, always brewing something in that Canadian lab. 

Conclusion
I agree with the caption on Applied Acoustic Systems’ product page . . . Multiphonics CV-3 is “Powerful Yet Easy-To-Use”. This synth is fun, inspiring, inviting, and very, very musical. This synth has given me another reason to wake up and fire up my Mac.