Modeler

What happens when a classically trained musician and Pro Tools coder experiences a transformative moment at Burning Man? The result is Rob Rayle's passion project, the Outersect Modeler. This innovative synthesizer is designed to emulate the full range of expression and nuance found in acoustic and electro-acoustic instruments, making it ideal for performance on instruments like the keytar or for anyone seeking an instrument with a truly dynamic feel. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of the Outersect Modeler.

Introduction

Physical Modeling Reimagined

The Outersect Modeler takes physical modeling to new heights, offering an extraordinary level of realism and expressiveness. This synthesizer captures everything from the delicate nuances of a violin's bow to the intense feedback of an electric guitar. The Modeler allows musicians and producers to create a wide array of lifelike sounds, whether crafting otherworldly atmospheres, futuristic textures, or rare and exotic instrument emulations. It provides a unique journey into the depths of synthesis.

Ultimate Expression

The Modeler operates with the realism of a physical instrument. It replicates the harmonic jumps of a flute, controlled feedback of an electric guitar, the growl of a saxophone, and the singing quality of a violin. Its extensive range of playing techniques offers so many variations of a single note that sampling each one would be unfeasible. The result is an organic and dynamic instrument that can produce surprising and serendipitous sonic experiences.

User Interface

Despite its powerful capabilities, the Modeler's user interface is remarkably straightforward. It features intuitive modeling parameters that reflect real-world instrument properties rather than complex mathematical concepts. The synthesis interface is compact and user-friendly, allowing for easy modulation of any knob with just two clicks.

Fine-Tuned Preset Content

The sound sets included with the Outersect Modeler have been meticulously refined for both production and live performance. Lead sounds are designed to captivate listeners, taking prominence in musical compositions similar to a vocal line or solo instrument. String patches incorporate performance features that allow standard MIDI controllers to simulate techniques such as hammer-ons and pull-offs. Additionally, flute patches support advanced techniques like overblowing and flutter tonguing, while saxophone patches can produce growls.

The Modeler also offers a collection of soundscapes that go beyond conventional instrument emulation, exploring avant-garde sound design. These sounds, created by the imaginative sound designer Yuli Yolo, offer a sonic experience that transcends traditional instrument boundaries.

Full Specifications

• Proprietary physical modeling algorithms
• Simultaneous plucked string, bowed string, reed, and brass models
• Electric guitar-style feedback
• Body filter options: lowpass, hipass, and six fully modulatable parametric bands
• Natural and artificial harmonics
• Stereo imaging pickups, stereo delay, stereo chorus, stereo reverb
• Full automation and MIDI learn capabilities
• Simple, intuitive interface with flexible modulation routing

Outersect Design Team

Rob Rayle, known as Outersect, is a professional music producer and software engineer with extensive experience in Pro Tools and various Roland products. His experimentation with physical modeling began in 2004, with his work being featured in numerous Outersect recordings. The Modeler was initially an add-on for the Kyma Capybara by Symbolic Sound—a now-discontinued hardware product. Tracktion now offers this encapsulation of his ideas in both standalone and plugin formats, eliminating the need for specialized hardware.

System Requirements

• macOS: 10.13 or later, 64-bit Intel or Apple Silicon
• Windows: 10, 11, 64-bit
• Formats: AAX, AU, VST3, Standalone

Explore the Outersect Modeler to experience a synthesizer that brings the expressive power of physical modeling to your music production and performance.