Tone2 Gladiator VSTi v2.2
A revolution in synthesis!
The award winning Gladiator gives you a groundbreaking approach to sound generation. Its exclusive HCM synthesis technique, covers new and unique aural territory, only possible with Gladiator. The innovative synthesis, design and unmatched sound quality, make this not only the perfect instrument, but also the best virtual synthesizer and go-to instrument for all those looking for the ultimate creative tool.
Oscillators:
Gladiator is one of the most powerful synthesizers ever created and supports an exhaustive list of synthesis methods. All synthesis types can be combined freely to create new and exciting sounds.
Synthesis types supported by Gladiator 2 are:
Tone2's award winning Harmonic Content Morphing synthesis (HCM),
Frequency Modulation (FM)
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)
Analog osciallators
Resynthesized instruments
Vocoder sounds
Oscillator sync
Phase Distortion
Amplitude Modulation (AM)
Phase Modulation
Waveshaping
Super-saw
Additive synthesis
Sample playback.
Additionally existing osciallators can be morphed or 'modified' with special algorithms to alter the sound.
Gladiator supports up to 18 oscillators per voice with 4x stereo unison and crystal clear sound quality.
Filters:
The analog modeled filter section uses high-end quality stereo filters, most of which are exclusive to Tone2 products.
Gladiator 2 ships with 40 different filter types: Moog, Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, Vocals, Comb, EQ, FM, AM,
Phaser, Resample, Analog, ...
Sounds:
Gladiator 2 ships with an inspiring library of 1105 outstanding presets from top sound designers. Besides that a variety of expansion banks is available to further expand Gladiator's features and preset library. All sounds are arranged into categories for easy access to the sound you require.
Effects:
Gladiator 2 comes with an impressive reverb that offers a warm sound similar to high-end hardware units. 37 different stereo effects are included, all carefully crafted to offer the highest quality possible:
Reverbs, Delays, Flanger, Phaser, Chorus, Ensemble, Rotary, Bitcrusher, Talkbox, Ringmod, Tube Amp, Dolby
Prologic II compatible surround encoding, Waveshaper, Pingpong, Filters, ...
Modulation:
Gladiator 2 has a powerful and flexible modulation section which is easy to setup. The analog modeled envelopes sound punchy. LFOs offer 22 different waveforms and can be synced to BPM. The Step LFO's design was inspired by the old analog step sequencers and can be used to create rhythmic sequences and trance gates.
With 'midi-learn' you can assign your hardware controller with a single mouse click.
Psychoacoustic processing:
The exclusive IQM algorithm (Intelligent Microtuning) makes the synthesizer sound fatter and cleaner by automatically detuning notes for lush chords.
The innovative phase modulator module in the OSC section is based on the latest knowledge in phonetic science. It makes a digital spectrum sound warm, silky and analogue.
A special post-processing module in Gladiator mimics effects of the human ear. It creates deeper basses and more transparency.
Support:
This product comes with personal free support as well as frequent, free updates to improvements, new features and new sounds.
What is the advantage compared to other synthesizers?
True high-end quality: Analog, warm, crystal clear, rich sound
New synthesis method (HCM)
New unique sounds which no other synthesizer can create
Huge sonic range
Boundless possibilities
Psychoacoustic processing
Different synthesis methods can be combined freely
Flexibility, expandability
Easy to use
Low CPU and high reliability
1105 professional preset sounds included
Gladiator can replace a room full of hardware
Detailed handbook in 5 languages
Excellent value for the money
System requirements:
PC: Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT/XP/Vista/Windows7, Processor with at least 800 Mhz, 256 MB RAM, 80 MB hard disc space, VST 2.4 compatible host software (available for free)
MAC: Mac OS X 10.3 or higher, Intel MAC or Power PC, 256 MB RAM, 80 MB hard disc space, processor with at least 700 MHz, AU or VST compatible host software (available for free)
Supported sample rates: 22,44,48,96,192 kHz; 32 Bit or 64 Bit accuracy