Toybox FM Zone Synth: Very Good, Very Easy AND Very Deep // Walkthrough & Review
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- Опубликовано: 11 дек 2024
- This video is a detailed walkthrough, demo and review of ToyBox Audio’s FM Zone. I go into many aspects which are not included in the manual, at least not at the time of release. FM Zone is an excellent ‘boutique’ FM synth for desktop and iPad, an runs both as a plugin and standalone. I really like it, and think it will appeal both to FM experts and people who don’t know much about FM or even subtractive synthesis. It is very accessible but you can also go super deep if you want to. It’s also very reasonably priced. It is based on 4-operator FM, but allows for use of lots of different waveforms so you can incorporate elements of physical modeling, ring mod, AM, additive synthesis and more. The envelopes combined with looping options for envelopes allow for mad sound design possibilities. It also has a massive collection of great sounding filter types. Links etc can be found below. Enjoy!
🟠 iOS / iPad Appstore Purchase Link:
apps.apple.com...
🟠 Desktop version:
www.toyboxaudi...
🟠 I have done vids on Buzz Zone and Thump One by Toybox:
Buzz Zone:
• Toy Box Buzz Zone // W...
Thump One:
• Thump One by Toybox (D...
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🟠 App Info:
FM Zone is an easy-to-use polyphonic synthesiser plugin with sophisticated FM and sample engines and a bank of flexible multi-segment envelopes to shape the sound in any direction you desire. Perfect for huge FM basses and cutting leads
The synthesiser features two powerful engines that can be layered together for a variety of complex sounds and textures. The ‘Synth’ engine features a powerful FM engine with a variety of 'special' operator types (FM, supersaw, additive, physical modelling etc) for expressive, harmonically-rich timbres. The ‘Sample’ engine can be used to mix additional textures or attacks samples over the sound.
This video is a detailed walkthrough, demo and review of ToyBox Audio’s FM Zone. I go into many aspects which are not included in the manual, at least not at the time of release. FM Zone is an excellent ‘boutique’ FM synth for desktop and iPad, an runs both as a plugin and standalone. I really like it, and think it will appeal both to FM experts and people who don’t know much about FM or even subtractive synthesis. It is very accessible but you can also go super deep if you want to. It’s also very reasonably priced. It is based on 4-operator FM, but allows for use of lots of different waveforms so you can incorporate elements of physical modeling, ring mod, AM, additive synthesis and more. The envelopes combined with looping options for envelopes allow for mad sound design possibilities. It also has a massive collection of great sounding filter types. Links etc can be found below. Enjoy!
🟠 iOS / iPad Appstore Purchase Link:
apps.apple.com/app/fm-zone/id6505016855
🟠 Desktop version:
www.toyboxaudio.com/
🟠 I have done vids on Buzz Zone and Thump One by Toybox:
Buzz Zone:
ruclips.net/video/yx3uS_bDuFo/видео.html
Thump One:
ruclips.net/video/ql1L0dfnERI/видео.html
Other links, Patreon, socials, ways to support etc are here:
Ways to Support Me
🟪 1. Joining my Patreon, which has stuff like exclusive vids, preset packs, app giveaways, AUM session files and more. At the time of writing there is a giveaway there for 3 paying supporters to win Mollilooper for desktop or iOS. You can check it out here:
🟡 www.patreon.com/Gavinski
🟪 2. Using my Plugin Boutique and repeated links
The Appstore has not had an affiliate system since 2017, so clicking on AppStore links on my vids gives me no support. But if you are buying desktop plugins, you can use my Plugin Boutique link. Maybe even bookmark it, and use it every time you can, I would REALLY appreciate it! Just go to this link:
🟡 pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=65c7016dea38b
I also have links for Loopcloud, Loopmasters, Beatport and DJCity, thanks!:
loopcloud.com/?a_aid=65c7016dea38b
loopmasters.com/?a_aid=65c7016dea38b
www.beatport.com/?a_aid=65c7016dea38b
www.djcity.com/?a_aid=65c7016dea38b
Then navigate to the page of the plugin you want to buy. I will get a small commission at no cost to you!
🟪 3. If buying DMT Cymatics presets, please use my link
🟡 gumroad.com/a/999143955
James from DMT Cymatics is very prolific and has made a lot of great preset and sample packs for iOS. If you use the link below when buying, I will get a kickback from your purchases of DMT Cymatics packs. Again, consider bookmarking it! If people use my link, I am incentivized to cover James’s packs, that is a win-win for both James and I, and costs you nothing. Thanks for the support!
🟪 4. Making a direct donation from time to time
🟡 Buy Me a Coffee Donations Page
www.buymeacoffee.com/953211370u
🟡 You can book a consultation / voice / video chat with me via my Buy Me a Coffee 1-to-1 Bookings Page
www.buymeacoffee.com/953211370u/extras
🟡 PayPal
paypal.me/GavinskisTutorials
🟪 If you are a dev, all of the above are good ways to support, but you might additionally contact me about the possibility of doing a sponsored video on one of your apps / plugins. My email is 953211370 (at) qq.com
5. No ability to support financially? Perhaps help me out with the algorithm by liking, commenting and sharing. Thnx!
🟧 Gavinski on Other Socials
Feel free to follow me on any of these social media platforms:
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🟠 App Info:
FM Zone is an easy-to-use polyphonic synthesiser plugin with sophisticated FM and sample engines and a bank of flexible multi-segment envelopes to shape the sound in any direction you desire. Perfect for huge FM basses and cutting leads
The synthesiser features two powerful engines that can be layered together for a variety of complex sounds and textures. The ‘Synth’ engine features a powerful FM engine with a variety of 'special' operator types (FM, supersaw, additive, physical modelling etc) for expressive, harmonically-rich timbres. The ‘Sample’ engine can be used to mix additional textures or attacks samples over the sound.
an actial detailed walkthrough, DEMO and review of the plugin ruclips.net/video/HEhFcJ4hvKA/видео.htmlsi=EKLvS05KauhjdGpq , i think the demo part is missing here
Watching with ads! Appreciating this new addition to the Toybox line. Personally, we like the Creamsicle orange color, but we can see where to others it's a bit eugh. Also, is this the return of the deep dive? (; Excellent work as always Gav!
Thnx! As a Patron you can skip ads guilt free as far as I'm concerned haha!
@@GavinskisTutorials 🫶🤘
Good thing you pointed out that little pencil by the patch name. I never would've noticed that otherwise.
Amazing how much is behind that little pencil!
That’s really cool there’s presets for envelopes and other features. Makes it easy to mix, match and create.
Defo, those are much-needed tbh, would be a nightmare without them!
Great sounds, very complex yet accessible! I accidentally discovered in Buzz Zone that you can also randomize the envelopes when you tap on the name to the left of the die. Hope they add that to the manual. And as you said there’s literally room for more options. ;) Anyway, another great synth and video! Thanks to you and Toybox Audio!
Ah god, great tip about the name - that's defo not in the manual. It's so obvious it would be easy to simply add more randomization options to the top of the UI, yes! Loads of space
Woah. Your video is very good and very deep ... and you make it seem very easy! Well done. Thanks, Gav.
Thnx! Due to lack of detail in the manual it took a lot longer to get fully to grips with this than I expected, Greg. Damn Pareto's Law again lol
Hey Gav‘ thanks for bringing this to our minds! so what kind of heard so far - it really has great sound (this is what my Toybox-knowledge also states) and relatively offers easy handling (especially for FM-synthesis).
Thanks again and I swear - I try to use Patreon more often, as your Patreon Place is great 👍🏻🫶
I agree with all that! 🙏❤️
Hey Gavin gotta head to work so can’t stay for the live. Just popping in to say happy holidays, hope you’re well!
Nice to see you bro! Hope you're doing well and enjoying the run up to Christmas
@@GavinskisTutorialsso far so good. Released 2 albums, had family time, now just relaxing. Happy holidays :)
I love the hi, I want this one bad. Just scored buzz zone
All 3 are worth getting even just for the ridiculously amazing preset sound design but yes, this one is another winner
Top video Gav, thanks for putting the continued effort in.
Thnx brother 🙏
Yaaay 🎉
Good Stuff Gav!
Cheers Doc!
As I mentioned on Doug's livestream video for this, it would be really helpful if we had tick marks on that Bezier line/curve interface. There's no quick way to determine what is the length of the sound or where the beats fall on the measure. Perhaps David can add that in future updates. It would be really helpful.
It has an ‘enable snapping’ option in the envelopes dropdown arrow section. I demo that in the video. When selected, when you press on the envelopes, you see the quantisation, and dots will auto snap to divisions
It is a nice synth, I own it now, but the big minus is: only 5 notes polyphony. When playing piano-like stuff that is way to short, when using sustain pedal.I hope it will be upgraded.
Yes, definitely a pity. I suppose devs are wary of bad reviews, but for sure there could be an option for more polyphony
Great sounds but really taxing on cpu can’t have more than one instance on AUM on my 3rd gen iPad Pro without it choking
Yes, it's heavy for sure and not sure it can be optimized more, it's just a heavy synth. Only being able to have one instance sounds really low mind you. What's your buffer size?
@ wow never messed with that in aum thx for the tip i’ll have to look that up
@djsun1 if you're a regular AUM user it's definitely worth going through the manual at least once, takes maybe a few hours max but will be well worth it!
Is there a way to change the colour?
Not at the moment, seems a highly requested feature, maybe email the dev to request it, will increase the likelihood it happens 👍
Contrast
You might need to elaborate
The large peach elephant in the room
@jigawatt7126 hahaha, you're not alone in thinking that. Yes, it's a bit much, there is room for some work on the UI
The UI is just too overpowering, color is dreadful.
Ah haha, those colours are divisive I guess. It’s definitely very peachy, that’s probably an area where there is room for improvement, I don’t personally find it dreadful though. You could always email the dev with your thoughts tho
I have to agree. Really does my head in.
@@lextron-audio Yes, I can't imagine anyone going for more than an hour working with this without getting a headache. The dev could at least make it skinable.
@@GavinskisTutorials some people are quite sensitive to colours/brightness.
I wouldn't buy this unless it has alternative colour schemes preferably dark
@lextron-audio I am definitely not crazy about it myself, but can also definitely live with it. You should for sure email the dev though, seems a lot of people dislike the UI colour and contrast
Thank you, is MPE implemented with this?
Ssdly no, I have suggested how great that would be to the dev, let's see what happens, no guarantees tho