FreeAlpha

Mac
Windows

Category	Audio Production / Virtual Instruments
Version	3.3.0
Format
Compatibility	MacOS X Intel
License	Freeware
Price	Free
Rating
Updated On	Apr 3, 2014
Total Downloads	29,862
Mac Downloads	22,952

Category	Audio Production / Virtual Instruments
Version	3.3.0
Format
Compatibility	Windows
License	Freeware
Price	Free
Rating
Updated On	Apr 3, 2014
Total Downloads	29,862
PC Downloads	6,910

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Polyphonic Synthesizer

The FreeAlpha features a subtractive design with special attention being paid to recreating the warmth and feel typically found in early-1980s analog synthesizers within the most modern music production environment.

Mac OS X v10.5 or later (v10.6.8 or later recommended)

Mac OS X v10.6 or later for 64bit versions (AudioUnit and VST only)

FreeAlpha v 3.3.0 Apr 3, 2014 MacOS X Intel

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FreeAlpha got several features previously only available in the full Alpha

Improved Logic X compatibility

FreeAlpha v 3.2.2 Nov 2, 2012 MacOS X Intel

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Mac only update:

OSX 10.8 certified installers
Fixed hangs when switching presets
Compatibility enhancements
Added MIDI output (parameter feedback) for Audio Units
Ended support for PowerPC processors

FreeAlpha v 3.2 Nov 1, 2011 MacOS X UB

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Most changes apply to both Alpha and FreeAlpha

Additional new 24 db LP Filter type

Improved Bank / Preset system now for up to 200 banks

44 new presets of various types (Alpha only!)

fixed Release time might be too short in rare cases

fixed ECS (MIDI Learn) not being stored permanently on Windows

FreeAlpha v 3.1 Jan 28, 2009 MacOS X UB

Fixed preset restore problem upon song restore in some hosts

FreeAlpha v 3.0 Feb 4, 2007 MacOS X UB

New major release with the following main improvements

improved sound quality

noise oscillator

filter-FM

adjustable and modulatable ringmodulator

increased polyphony (now 32 voices)

improved ECS (MIDI learn)

now 3 LFO's

larger modulation matrix (now 7 slots)

more than 150 new presets from some of the best sound designers

FreeAlpha v 2.1 Apr 10, 2004 MacOS X PPC

Enhancements cover oscillators, filters
and user interface.
Alpha 2.1 is now also compatible with Mac OSX 10.3 and Cubase SX 2.

FreeAlpha v 3.3.0 Apr 3, 2014 Windows

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FreeAlpha got several features previously only available in the full Alpha

FreeAlpha v 3.2 Nov 1, 2011 Windows

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Most changes apply to both Alpha and FreeAlpha

Additional new 24 db LP Filter type

Improved Bank / Preset system now for up to 200 banks

44 new presets of various types (Alpha only!)

fixed Release time might be too short in rare cases

fixed ECS (MIDI Learn) not being stored permanently on Windows

FreeAlpha v 3.1 Jan 28, 2009 Windows

Fixed preset restore problem upon song restore in some hosts

FreeAlpha v 3.0 Mar 4, 2007 Windows

New major release with the following main improvements

improved sound quality

noise oscillator

filter-FM

adjustable and modulatable ringmodulator

increased polyphony (now 32 voices)

improved ECS (MIDI learn)

now 3 LFO's

larger modulation matrix (now 7 slots)

more than 150 new presets from some of the best sound designers

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romeowm

Dec 8, 2004. 22:38

version 2.1, MacOS X PPC

Very Good

Simon666

Apr 11, 2004. 10:37

version 2.1, MacOS X PPC

There's no update to the free Alpha synth - it's only the professional Alpha which has changed

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