STRIGHT by RSL Devices

STRIGHT is the most impressive device I found in my research, being a sound design tool that uses multiple envelope generation to extremely manipulate parameters of granular synthesis. It is based in the idea of Scanning, this is very similar to Spray in the Granulator, that scans through and audio file with a granular engine. What makes this device so incredible is its capability to create alien-like sound design, that doesn’t sound boring or repetitive. Also it differentiate from the other two devices mentioned in previous posts because its UI pops up in a different window, instead of being in the form of a live device. This gives you both a greater control of the parameters and a nicer and bigger space to work in. It is a very complex device, that utilises a wide range of techniques. This device is also not free and it can be found in this link.

Here are some techniques capable in the device:

  • Sample-based Granular Engine.
  • Scan through the sample using an envelope.
  • Up to eight envelopes for each slot.
  • Envelope Amount for each Parameter.
  • Map envelopes to external parameters.
  • Dynamic Duration & Freeze
  • Dual Filter for Serial and Parallel Filtering
  • new FM & Ringmodulation
  • new Effects Section – choose between FM/RING or External
  • Copy and Paste envelopes
  • adjustable Grain Shape
  • Crossfade between envelopes in loop mode
  • New Pitch Section
  • UI Adjustments
  • Fade In & Fade Outdynamic Duration & Freeze
  • Dual Filter for Serial and Parallel Filtering
  • new FM & Ringmodulation
  • new Effects Section – choose between FM/RING or External
  • Copy and Paste envelopes
  • adjustable Grain Shape
  • Crossfade between envelopes in loop mode
  • New Pitch Section
  • UI Adjustments
  • Fade In & Fade Out
Tutorial of the device

As said before this device sounds incredible, it has a lot of modulation that creates very interesting sound design that is not very musical. I would love to implement the idea of multi envelope generation in my device, because it shapes the sound in very interesting ways. Regarding to the concept of my device, this device goes completely against it. This device is super complex and it takes a while to learn it, even its layout is hard to follow. For my device I want the complete opposite, I want it to just have three controls and be accessible to anyone not regarding their technical skills. As well even though I want to have some of the same process of this device in my device, I’m still committed to abstracting everything and give no explanation of what technique is being used, not giving the user control over dose parameters. This to support my original idea.

I found this device in a Reddit forum, it contains a lot of useful resources and you can find it here.