Parallels

Unique sounds for unique ideas.

An inspiring synth, perfect for modern scoring and soundscaping

Almost a hundred high-quality multi-waveforms and five phenomenal Softube effects

Hundreds of expertly-created presets from world-leading synth artists, engineers, and sound-designers, including Brian Transeau a.k.a. BT, Richard Devine, Inhalt, and more

For cinematic scoring, for expressive, intelligent, modern electronic music, for video game and theatrical soundscaping... a one-off synth can create a one-off mood. How often have you looked at your everyday workhorse synth with its million billion options, and thought, "nothing here sounds quite right!"?

Parallels has 97 unique sources, each with its own bespoke playback algorithm. Some are boutique synths. Some are modular setups. One or two were field-recorded at a Japanese power plant. The modules for our Eurorack modular synth Modular really expand your options. All of these provide a great basis for atmospheric, moody, high-quality cues, scores, beats, and songs, wherever you’re looking for something extraordinary.

"In a sea of same-same and sound-alike soft-synths, Softube is harnessing the power of what’s currently possible and making a unique, beguiling and beautiful-sounding new instrument. I love this thing and best of all, it’s super simple to use!"

Brian Transeau a.k.a. BT American music producer, composer, technologist, audio technician and multi-instrumentalist

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"I'm super inspired by Parallels. This synth is so good at creating thick, warm textures. It really is amazing how musically lush Parallels can sound."

Richard Devine Electronic artist and music producer (Warp, Schematic)

In short

  • An Inspirational, creative, and beautiful plug-in synth perfect for modern scoring and cinematic endeavours

  • Almost a hundred high-quality pre-recorded multi-waveforms

  • Five top-quality effects: distortion, chorus, flanger, delay, and reverb

  • Includes five modules for Softube Modular: Source, Shape, Mod, Env, and FX. Learn more about Modular

  • Sonic progression within each waveform means near-infinite source-material

  • Two parallel sources means blended sounds, opening up exponentially more possibilities

  • Up to fourteen voices (seven per source when both sources are active)

  • Hundreds of expertly-created presets from world-leading synth artists, engineers, and sound-designers, including Brian Transeau a.k.a. BT, Richard Devine, Inhalt, and more

  • Three analog-modeled filter types (state-variable, vactrol LPG, and resonant peaks)

  • Five sophisticated types of modulation source; LFO, random, Euclidian sequencer, step sequencer, and envelope

  • Crucially, it always sounds amazing

Parallels

Unique sounds for unique ideas.
€149.00

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System Requirements

  • Ventura 13, Sonoma 14, Sequoia 15
  • Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11
  • Softube account
  • iLok account
  • Computer with AU, VST, VST3 and/or AAX compatible DAW host software
  • Internet access (for downloading installers and managing licenses)

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