Abyss 2

What Abyss 2 is

ABYSS 2 is a synthesizer plugin for musicians and creative sound design, built around tone colours arranged on a gradient. Moving through the gradient changes sounds over time; dropping samples onto it extracts spectral tone-colours, and audio files or folders can be used to create custom palettes. It includes 400+ presets, with 200+ entirely new and 200+ upgraded. The modular effects engine has four slots and 20 modules, and the instrument includes a poly-rhythmic sequencer and MPE support. It is available for macOS and Windows in AU, VST3 and AAX formats, and is a plugin rather than a standalone app. Its workflow focuses on DAW parameter automation rather than MIDI Learn. A free trial is available without email or registration. After three days, trial mode adds occasional mild vinyl-like crackle; activation uses a serial number in the plugin and requires no separate software. A purchased plugin can be activated on up to three computers. Direct purchases are handled by FastSpring, which emails a serial number, and the maker also says it can be purchased through Tracktion. No purchase price is listed.