Summary

Evolve Elastic is a sample-based synthesizer by Excite Audio that combines four layers of sounds to create evolving, morphing textures. It draws inspiration from elastic materials, focusing on playful and unpredictable sound transformations with extensive modulation and effects.

Features

• Quad-layer engine allows blending of samples or synth oscillators from over 250 sound sources.
• Real-time morphing between layers using an expressive XY pad with separate sounds and effects modes.
• User can import own samples to build customized patches.
• Comprehensive modulation system with 12 sources including envelopes, LFOs, velocity/key tracking, and XY pad positions.
• Four dedicated macro effects inspired by elastic behavior: Melt, Bounce, Stretch, and Gloss.
• Dual filters with multiple filter curves and routing configurations (series or parallel).
• 3 rearrangeable effects slots featuring 16 high-quality effect modules such as saturation, bitcrush, delay, reverb, compressor, phaser, auto-wah, EQ, and more.
• Extensive preset collection spanning various genres, designed by professional sound designers.
• Voice count up to 32, legato and glide controls, and global pitch adjustments.
• Plugin formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX, and standalone application.

System Requirements and Compatibility

Supports macOS 10.15+ (Intel and Apple Silicon) and Windows 7+. Compatible with major DAWs including Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper, and Reason. Requires 64-bit systems.

Target Users

Evolve Elastic is suited for electronic musicians and sound designers seeking bold, futuristic sounds with deep modulation possibilities and flexible layering, particularly fans of artists pushing experimental electronic music boundaries.