Product Description

• The Finest in Analog Sounds Ultra Analog performs as a unique and powerful synth that is fast
• easy
• and remarkably versatile. What's New AAS have streamlined Ultra Analog and brought it to a whole new level. Home View: With macros mapped to key sound characteristics—modulation
• timbre
• envelope
• and effect—the Home view presents a distraction free and laidback browsing and tweaking experience. Two-Voice Multitimbral: Ultra Analog VA-3 combines two independent timbres—stacked or split—to create performance-friendly
• texture-full
• and spacious sounds that are sure to make a good impression. Factory Library​: Ultra Analog VA-3 ships with a completely new factory library of 560 sounds created by top sound designers. Richard Devine
• Christian Halten
• Jerry Kovarsky
• Christian Laffitte
• Niall McCallum
• Adam Pietruszko
• Thiago Pinheiro
• Daniel Stawczyk
• and Emeric Zubar form an incredible team that made the most of the latest Ultra Analog VA-3 features. It’s with great pride that AAS present these new signature sounds. VA-2 Legacy Library: A long and fastidious process of fine-tuning went down in the AAS quarters. Each and every sound of the legacy Ultra Analog VA-2 library went under the eyes of all team members to exit with a consistent gain-stage
• unity-gain effects
• better dynamics
• and compelling real-time sound transformation assignments to take advantage of the new features of Ultra Analog VA-3. That’s an extra 648 solid sounds in your hands. Browser: With Packs
• Sounds
• Categories
• and Creators views
• Ultra Analog VA-3’s brand-new browser offers an efficient way to home in on the sounds you’re looking for. Macros: Ultra Analog VA-3 now boasts four performance macros per layer that respond to user-defined MIDI controls. Each and every sound features modulation
• timbre
• envelope
• and effect morphing assignments that can be played in real-time for enhanced expressivity and sonic dimension. Filter's Musicality: Ultra Analog VA-3’s filters can now put up with extreme modulation while remaining totally musical. Ladder Filter: Ultra Analog VA-3’s multi-mode module now stars a brand-new ladder-type filter for that classic low-pass response. Microtonal tunings via Scala scale files: Ultra Analog VA-3 now supports the Scala scale file format as well as reference note frequency tuning for microtonal music making. Compatible with Ultra Analog VA-2 sounds: Simply copy Ultra Analog VA-2 banks in Ultra Analog VA-3’s packs folder to convert them. Multi-Effects Module: Ultra Analog VA-3’s multi-effects module now sports reverb
• equalizer
• compressor
• tremolo
• and guitar amplifier processors for even more completeness. Furthermore
• the five effect slots can be re-arranged in any order. Home View With macros mapped to key sound characteristics—modulation
• timbre
• envelope
• and effect—the Home view presents a distraction-free and laidback browsing and tweaking experience. Jump Right In With Packs
• Sounds
• Categories
• and Creators views
• Ultra Analog VA-3’s brand-new browser offers an efficient way to home in on the sounds you’re looking for. Two-Voice Multitimbral Ultra Analog VA-3 combines two independent timbres—stacked or split—to create performance-friendly
• texture-full
• and spacious sounds that are sure to make a good impression. Familiar and Sophisticated With its two-oscillator-plus-filter arrangement and advanced editing options
• Ultra Analog VA-3 strikes a sweet balance between familiarity and an exceptional amount of flexibility. Multi-effect Galore Ultra Analog VA-3 holds an abundance of effects in three independent racks. Reverb
• delay
• distortion
• phaser
• chorus
• flanger
• filters
• equalizer
• compressor
• guitar amplifier
• tremolo—all assist in putting the final touch on a sound. Per Sound MIDI-controlled Variations Ultra Analog VA-3 now boasts four performance macros per layer that respond to user-defined MIDI controls. Each and every sound features modulation
• timbre
• envelope
• and effect morphing assignments that can be played in real-time for enhanced expressivity and sonic dimension. Everything You Need from Start to Finish With 1200+ professionally crafted presets covering all the synthesizer sound categories
• Ultra Analog VA-3 packs everything you need to create all the parts of your productions. 560 New presets: Ultra Analog VA-3 ships with a completely new factory library of 560 sounds created by top sound designers. Richard Devine
• Christian Halten
• Jerry Kovarsky
• Christian Laffitte
• Niall McCallum
• Adam Pietruszko
• Thiago Pinheiro
• Daniel Stawczyk
• and Emeric Zubar form an incredible team that made the most of the latest Ultra Analog VA-3 features. It’s with great pride that AAS present these new signature sounds. 648 Revised VA-2 legacy sounds: Each and every sound of the legacy Ultra Analog VA-2 library went under the eyes of all team members to exit with a consistent gain-stage
• unity-gain effects
• better dynamics
• and compelling real-time sound transformation assignments to take advantage of the new features of Ultra Analog VA-3. That’s an extra 648 solid sounds in your hands. 32 Synthesizer sound categories: Ultra Analog VA-3 shows high proficiency by covering 32 sound categories—arpeggios
• basses
• bells
• brass
• chimes
• choirs
• claps
• clavs
• cymbals
• effects
• formants
• guitars
• hi-hats
• impacts
• keys
• kicks
• layers
• leads
• noises
• organs
• pads
• percussions
• plucks
• reeds
• rhythmics
• sequences
• snares
• splits
• strings
• sweeps
• textures
• and toms. 14 Top sound designers: Only a team can assemble a fine factory library—let’s introduce the 14 contributors: Adam Pietruszko
• Christian Halten
• Christian Laffitte
• Daniel Stawczyk
• Electric Himalaya
• Emeric Zubar
• Eric Thibeault
• Gautam
• Jerry Kovarsky
• Kassen
• Niall McCallum
• Philippe Dérogis
• Richard Devine
• and Thiago Pinheiro. System Requirements WINDOWS · MAC OS X · 64-BIT & VST · AU · RTAS · AAX NATIVE · STANDALONE  AAS products are compatible with nearly all DAWs... Ableton Live Apple GarageBand Apple Logic Pro Apple Mainstage Avid Pro Tools Bitwig Studio Bandlab Cakewalk Cockos Reaper Image-Line FL Studio MOTU Digital Performer Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol Native Instruments Maschine Presonus Studio One Propellerhead Reason Steinberg Cubase Mac minimum system requirements* macOS 10.11 (El Capitan) or later Intel Core i5 (circa 2015)
• Apple M1 processor or later 64-bit DAW PC minimum system requirements Windows 10 64‑bit or later Intel Core i5 (circa 2015) processor or later 64-bit DAW *The minimum system requirements mentioned above are for standalone usage. For plug-in usage
• please refer to your DAW software requirements (Sonar
• Pro Tools
• Cubase
• Live
• Digital Performer
• Logic Pro
• etc.). Awards Please note: Objeq Delay is used as an example as the installation process is the same for all Applied Acoustics Systems products. Registration 1. Copy and paste the URL which is listed as the ‘Serial Number’ in your account into your browser search bar and press enter. 2. Enter your email address and name (the key will have been automatically entered). 3. Choose your communication preferences > Click 'Submit'. Mac Installation 1. Download the Mac Installer. 2. Open the ZIP folder you’ve just downloaded > Double click the PKG installer file.  3. You may see this message - if so
• please click 'Open'. 4. Click 'Continue'.  5. Read the Software License Agreement > Click 'Continue'. 6. Click 'Agree'. 7. Click 'Install'. 8. Tap your fingerprint or enter your password.  9. Your software will now install. 10. Open your new software in your DAW (you may need to restart your Mac and/or rescan your plugins). Your software is now ready to use within your DAW!  Windows Installation 1. Download the Windows Installer. 2. Open the ZIP file you’ve just downloaded > Double click the Setup file. 3. Click 'Yes' to allow the installation to run. 4. Close your DAW if it’s open > Click 'OK'. 5. Read the License Agreement > Click ‘I Agree’. 6. Choose the install location (we recommend leaving it as the default).  7. Your software will now install. 8. The installation is now complete > Click 'Close'. 9. Open your new software in your DAW (you may need to restart your Mac and/or rescan your plugins). Your software is now ready to use within your DAW! 

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About the Applied Acoustics Systems Ultra Analog VA-3

The Applied Acoustics Systems Ultra Analog VA-3 represents excellent craftsmanship in the Synth category.

Why Choose the Applied Acoustics Systems Ultra Analog VA-3?

• •Authentic Applied Acoustics Systems craftsmanship and design
• •Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
• •Professional build quality and reliable performance
• •Part of Applied Acoustics Systems's respected Synth lineup

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