Zynaptiq Orange Vocoder 4

Still considered by many to be the industry standard software vocoder, Prosoniq Orange Vocoder – originally released in 1998 – was bought by Zynaptiq, along with the rest of the Prosoniq IP catalogue, in 2013.

It’s been a rather long time coming, then, but Orange Vocoder 4 at last sees Zynaptiq capitalising on their acquisition. A complete top-to-bottom rebuild, it features a “streamlined multi-view UI with killer workflow features” including section presets and “smart” randomisation. More importantly, though, the vocoder itself now boasts 22 algorithms, while the synthesiser includes unison and mono legato modes, and plenty of modulation options. Orange Vocoder 4 for Mac and PC is scheduled for release in early Q2 2018, at a price yet to be announced. URL www.timespace.com