Native Instruments - Super*Saw (SuperStarSaw)

Creating rich pads, incisive leads, powerful basslines or dynamic chords is made particularly seamless thanks to an architecture based on two oscillators, each stacking eight sawtooth voices.

The 4-position X/Y Morpher modulates several parameters simultaneously in real time, producing rich variations without the need for complex automation sequences. Mono and poly modes also open the door to varied interpretations, with a response suited to both melodic lines and thick textures designed to enrich modern electronic production.

Harmonic exploration remains highly flexible thanks to chord, scale and musical quantisation functions that facilitate variations without compromising a track’s coherence. Voice offset and individual glide controls enhance the sense of space, as do stereo panning adjustments, creating a natural sense of depth.

This combination makes it easy to explore new sonic colours with a quick approach, where just a few adjustments are enough to profoundly transform the same synthesis base.

The built-in effects—including chorus, delay and reverb—immediately enrich every creation, whilst a filtering system featuring low-pass, band-pass and high-pass modes allows you to easily refine the character of the signal.

The result quickly finds its place in a mix, reducing the need for additional processing and speeding up the composition process when several tracks need to be developed within the same project.

Integration with Kontrol keyboards and Maschine makes it easy to control parameters in real time, without interrupting the creative flow. Compatibility with ASIO, Core Audio and WASAPI systems allows it to be used on all major current audio set-ups.

The morphing modulation system rounds off this package by allowing various sonic behaviours to evolve as you play, naturally enriching your performances.

The instrument maintains a consistent approach even when the settings become highly expressive, allowing original textures to emerge whilst retaining a constant sense of control. At times, certain sounds almost seem to have had three cups of coffee before the very first note, only to immediately regain a surprising sense of calm.