01 · Instrument collection

Instrument Workshop

A test bed for virtual instrument ideas: 146 instruments with a built-in effects rack, studio delay and EQ, tonewheel and B3-style organs, choirs, strings, Santoor Studio and full USB/MIDI support.

Play Instrument Workshop V4

All versions

1. V4
   Studio Delay and Studio EQ, new rhythms, choir and string articulations, Santoor Studio, raga lock, hybrid bass
   Open V4
2. V3
   146 instruments, including Arp Machine, Talkbox, Wavetable Synth and Mandolin
   Open V3
3. V2
   88 instruments, Inventions & Curiosities, DeepSpace K1, Studio Spectrum 52, sampled violin
   Open V2
4. V1
   Tonewheel and B3-style organs, 3D VU meter, effects rack, USB/MIDI
   Open V1

02 · Layering workstation

Keyboard Workshop

Play two ValveFX instruments at once with mixing options, two-step chord keys, a Phantom Arpeggiator and support for USB and Novation controllers.

Play Keyboard Workshop V1.3

All versions

1. V1.3
   Two-step chord keys, USB keyboard support, Phantom Arpeggiator, Novation support
   Open V1.3
2. V1.2
   Larger audio buffer, 44.1 kHz audio, per-layer note limit for older hardware
   Open V1.2
3. V1
   Trigger two VFX instruments at once with mixing options
   Open V1

03 · Analog-style synth

Voog

A classic analog-style synth with 601 patches sorted into lead, bass, pad, arp and “weird & unique” banks, plus reverb, delay, tremolo, phaser, chorus, rotary and sparkle effects.

Play Voog V5.3

All versions

1. V5.3
   Note-handling and arpeggiator fixes, mobile layout, tonewheel display fix
   Open V5.3
2. V5.2
   601 patches, new “weird & unique” category, Studio Pro
   Open V5.2
3. V5
   500+ patches in lead, bass, pad and arp banks, full effects section
   Open V5

04 · Digital tape sampler

Tape-o-Tron

A futuristic, Mellotron-style digital tape sampler: real samples, tape reproduction, tape echo, four reverb types, phaser, tremolo, lo-fi vinyl, pitch bend, velocity and MIDI learn.

Play Tape-o-Tron V2

All versions

1. V2
   Tape echo, room/plate/spring/hall reverbs, phaser, tremolo, lo-fi, limiter, MIDI learn
   Open V2
2. V1
   Sample-based digital mellotron with tape reproduction and effects
   Open V1

05 · Glass instrument

Glass-o-Tron

A glass simulation built as a companion to the Tape-o-Tron. V2 is the most stable choice for most computers.

Play Glass-o-Tron V2

All versions

1. V3
   Experimental: single glass layer to reduce static on overloaded sound hardware
   Open V3
2. V2
   Simplified sound for stability; tested on most PCs
   Open V2
3. V1
   Full glass simulation; needs a powerful PC
   Open V1

06 · Space synth

DeepSpace K1

A modern synth for experimental and atmospheric sounds: 104 presets in 13 banks, a 76-key keyboard, key mapping, a song recorder and a 3D waterfall signal scope.

Play DeepSpace K1 V3

All versions

1. V3
   Larger 3D waterfall signal scope
   Open V3
2. V2
   New look, 104 presets in 13 banks, 76 keys, song recorder, 3D waterfall scope
   Open V2
3. V1
   Modern synth with experimental presets
   Open V1

07 · 80s synth

Callisto 88

An 80s-style polysynth with a rhythm composer, 808-style and lo-fi drums, a song recorder, keyboard looper, click-to-learn key mapping and a full 88-key keyboard.

Play Callisto 88 V3

All versions

1. V3
   24 new presets, song recorder, keyboard looper, custom key mapping, 88 keys
   Open V3
2. V2
   Rhythm speed, bigger pads, more 808 and lo-fi sounds, performance recorder
   Open V2
3. V1
   Rhythm composer, polysynth features, 80s–90s presets
   Open V1

08 · Polyphonic synth

VFX-8

A polyphonic synth with 88 presets, from reeds, flute and string machine to pan pipes and glockenspiel, plus a rhythm sequencer, rotary speaker and preset saving.

Play VFX-8 V5

All versions

1. V5
   88 presets including reeds, string machine, pan pipes and glockenspiel
   Open V5
2. V4
   64 presets, rotary speaker, preset library and saving
   Open V4
3. V2
   Polyphony, VCF notch filter, velocity-to-filter control
   Open V2
4. V1
   Styled knobs, rhythm sequencer, delay, chorus and reverb
   Open V1

09 · Where it started

Simple Synth

The very first ValveFX browser synth, kept for history. Play it from your computer keyboard; clicking individual keys can be unreliable.

Play Simple Synth V1