Toxic III features a hybrid synthesis engine, combining the best of FM
and Subtractive synthesis. With the addition of a warm, analog-modeled
filter and set of built-in effects, the Toxic concept remains one of
convenience, simplicity, and superb sound quality.

The FM technology

One of the .warmest., crisp, and clear Frequency Modulation engines
in the world, owes its sound to the precise calculation of the digital
signal. Due to high-resolution DSP processing, it produces sound with
an extremely low noise threshold; something that most FM engines
cannot offer. The Toxic III sound was built from the ground up, via
our own unique mathematical calculations and analog-modeling
techniques.

The Oscillators

Completely alias-free, and well tuned for all sampling rates, they
produce a rich, "fat" sound all across the spectrum. Due to the high
quality of the anti-aliasing process, users will not encounter the
shredding noise on high frequencies that has plagued FM synthesis in
the past. Furthermore, the oscillators are calculated at extremely
high speeds, keeping your CPU usage to a minimum. Toxic III.s low CPU
consumption affords the user plenty of room for external processing
and running multiple instances. The oscillators also come equipped
with Maxx Claster.s own powerful spectrum analysis technology. This
allows the user to create his or her own waveforms, via the simple
process of loading a WAV or AIFF format sound file. All of these
features make the oscillators very flexible, and allow for the use of
both synthetic and acoustic waveforms within Toxic III. Each
oscillator also comes with 32 built in .classic. waveforms, each shown
to be the most useful in FM synthesis.

The Effects

Made to assure high quality and flexibility is built into the
synthesizer its self, Toxic III aims to reduce the need for external
processing altogether! The effect modules are designed to give the
user access to several types of effects, from aggressive, tube-like
distortion, to warm stereo delay, reverb, flanger, and phaser effects.
With our own pro-quality tape delay emulation, based on non-fixed
delay buffer sizes, instead of the usual methods incorporated within
digital delays, our delay lines give you warm sound, with .true.
feedback and modulation. Lastly, the signal chain features an
analog-modeled, parametric equalizer to further shape your sound. The
EQ provides access to crisp, clear high-end definition, creamy mid
ranges and earth-shaking low-end frequencies. The Toxic III effect
modules expands its palette of sound to include everything from dark,
atmospheric textures to razor sharp leads, fit to slice easily through
any mix.

The Filter

Maxx Claster's own analog-modeled, multimode filter is reminiscent
of a certain silver box of old. Garnishing a warm, resonant Low-Pass
mode, a smooth Band-Pass setting, and a creamy High-Pass mode, Toxic
III gives a wealth of control over tone. The filter is further
enhanced by modulation via a dedicated envelope generator and low
frequency oscillator, as well as responding to velocity information
and keyboard tracking. These features allow for extreme sound shaping,
as well as subtle nuances attributed to dynamic playing.

The Sequencer

Powerful, yet simple, the sequencer offers a total of 64 steps,
which can be divided into two independent, 32 step modules to allow
double-polyphonic patterns. Using our own "Smart Sequencer"
technology, when a chord is played, the module defines that chord, and
tunes the pattern accordingly. The sequencer also allows for pure
playback of the programmed sequence from single notes. Simply holding
one chord can virtually create an arrangement for you!

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