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Product Overview :

HyperSID is a subtractive synthesizer with all the C64 SID chip hardware capabilities besides many new software based features So you can take advange of various Controlling features of a VSTi and also real analog sound with SID character .

Real time integration between software and hardware makes HyperSID act like the other VST instruments in your host application .

HyperSID is Donationware ! For supporting future developments :

Features :

- 3 OSC per key (Monophonic)
- 1 OSC per key (3 Voice polyphonic)
- 4 Waveforms per OSC Tri , Saw ,Noise, Pulse (combinatorial)
- OSC transpose range +36 to -36 Semitone
- OSC cent range -50 to +50 Cent
- OSC ring modulation
- 3 Amp Envelope ADSR
- Multimode analog filter 12dB/Octave HP , LP , BP and (combinatorial)
- 1 LFO Part with sync , retrig and invert capability
- 1 Step LFO Part with sync , retrig and invert capability
- 2 General purpose envelope generator with invert capability
- Individual routing for each modulation source
- 88 Parameter for controlling overall synthesizer (automation recordable)
- Flexible preset manager with save and load function
- Built in 64 categorized Factory preset .
- Clean sound without any Self oscillating in most of the Presets
- Automatic real time synchronization between software and hardware
- Independent MIDI out path from host
- Very low CPU usage

Hardware Unit :

HyperSID HW unit is a custom build synthesizer with internal processor and a real SID Chip! There is no emulation here ,All the sounds are generated with a real SID chip.HyperSID VSTi acts like a software MIDI controller for this hardware sound engine .
SID can not mute itself! It’s a kind of bug in envelope part which can not force Oscillators to be muted completely after you release a key. This bug has been a part of SID character but many people still hate it and after 26 years it is fixed in HyperSID HW Unit! Order Info

"DIY" Project :

DIY HW unit is a non-commercial and "DIY" project. If you think that you are capable of assembling and constructing a hardware synth we provide you with all the necessary instructions.

For more information about constructing hardware please read the Hardware Construction Guide .