TyrellN6: Classic racer with u-he engine
TyrellN6 is a compact, sporty synth. Based on concepts and ideas for a hardware synth: a few modules, novel features, analogue sound and low-cost.
History
Tyrell is the name of a project by the German online magazine Amazona.de. A reader survey and follow-up on forum posts provided a pool of ideas for a low-cost hardware analogue synth, which Mic ‘Moogulator’ Irmer collected and used to develop quite a powerful concept. Based on a design similar to Roland’s classic Juno 60, a few modules and novel features could be added without making the product too expensive.
Features:
Virtual analogue with classic architecture plus extras
2 oscillators, noise, ring modulator
2 LFOs with 8 waveforms, host-syncable
Audio source mixer with authentic overdrive and filter feedback
Twin filter related to Diva (early model)
Unison with up to 8 voices
Analogue-type ADSR envelopes, loopable or LFO-triggered
Small modulation matrix with depth modulation from a second source
Chorus effect with 3 modes
MIDI learn / unlearn for hardware control
Resizable UI from 70% to 200%
Skinnable UI
Over 580 factory presets
Requirements
Mac OS X 10.7 or newer
or
Windows 7 or newer
or
Linux
Host software / DAW
1GB RAM, more recommended
1000 × 600 or larger display
15-50 MB free disk space
Modern CPU (Sandy Bridge or newer recommended)
New in the 2025 beta
Supports CLAP (see www.cleveraudio.org)
Supports the latest macOS (Sequoia)
Supports native Apple Silicon
Improved VST3 support
Modern preset browser
Updated, simpler user guide
Better GUI performance
Revamped preset library
Soundset installation via drag&drop
Makeshift configuration section added
50% & 60% GUI scaling options added
Supports MTS–ESP microtuning (Mac, Win, Linux)
User–definable MIDI CC control instead of Breath and Expression
Supports VST2 > VST3 migration
Improved parameter automation in Pro Tools
Windows installer now comes with an uninstaller
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