RipplerX Synth

RipplerX is a port of Rippler2 for the Reaper DAW, it started as a research project into physically modelled drums and ended up a synth heavily based on AAS Chromaphone and Sai’ke Partials.

The first version was based off Partials since it is one the few open source modal synths I could find, from there the main reference became Chromaphone and Collision, the controls and models are almost a one to one match.

Ripplerx has additional controls for Inharmonicity and model Ratio and a distinct sound, Chromaphone is a more complete synth with more features, it has a more sophisticated mallet generator, physics based serial coupling, a better UI, etc.. If you like this synth you should definetly check it out.

The value of RipplerX is as an open source alternative to AAS plugins, it also provides an entry point for developers or researchers into physical modelling.

Features

• Cross-platform available on Windows, Linux and macOS.
• Dual resonators with serial and parallel coupling.
• 9 Models of acoustic resonators: String, Beam, Squared, Membrane, Drumhead, Plate, Marimba, Open tube and Closed tube.
• Inharmocity, Tone, Ratio and Material sliders to shape the timbre.
• Noise and mallet generators.
• Up to 64 partials per resonator.
• Built with JUCE.

Available in LV2, Audio Units and VST3 formats for Linux, Mac and Windows users.