PM Electric Piano
One of the most used electric piano sounds during the eighties was
the famous patch "E-PIANO 1" of the Yamaha DX7. The Gemini offers
a reproduction of that very patch using the same "Phase Modulation"
synthesis, thus the result is exactly the same as the original
instrument, no compromise. This synthesizer has a 24-voice
polyphony with our "Intelligent Note Stealing Algorithm" that steals
only quieter notes and not those being still held, making the
polyphony limit not a problem. There are variations to the original patch that offer
different flavors of the same synthesis.
MKS Electric Piano
Another very common early simulation of a Rhodes piano was the E.
Piano patch of a Roland RD-1000, this was far from being a realistic
simulation but soon became a very distinguishable sound with its
own personality, especially when paired with the built-in BBD-based
2-voice stereo chorus that could turn a boring digital sound into
magic for our ears. The Gemini reproduces that sound using a very
similar technique based on the fusion of several synthesis methods,
resulting in a very dynamic response and a wide frequency range just like the
original instrument. This EP sound is perfect for ballads and warm backgrounds.
Physical Modeling Trumpet
GSi explored the world of the physical modeling of brass instruments
back in 2006 with the introduction of "Miles'Tone", a virtual
instrument capable of simulating a trumpet without using any
samples. GSi Gemini now offers the evolution of Miles'Tone with an
improved sound and with two more variations: trombone and tuba.
This instrument is totally synthesized, and of course it is
monophonic. It was conceived to be easily played with a keyboard
without having to use additional controllers, so it has a natural decay, can
automatically add a natural vibrato effect and introduces some very realistic
transitions between notes according to the intervals. But it also responds to the
modulation wheel for manual vibrato, pitch wheel for extended pitch bending, and
expression pedal for a wider dynamic control.
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