Klevgrand has announced a major update for its Tomofon synth virtual instrument which introduces MPE support, body resonance, multiple filter options, custom tuning and much more. We have the details…
Originally released in December last year, Tomofon was dubbed as a new take on what a synthesiser should be, promising both old favourites and never-before heard textures thanks to its unique architecture. Check out our article and video Klevgrand Tomofon Tested to see what we thought of it.
Tomofon v1.2 introduces MPE support (MIDI Polyphonic Expression), allowing users to utilize pitch bend and controllers in a polyphonic manner, unlocking greater expressive possibilities.
Another new added feature is the ability to assign a “Body” to each patch. This feature enhances the realism of acoustic models by simulating the natural characteristics of various resonant spaces. Users can choose from a diverse selection of bodies, ranging from large boxes to metallic materials.
Klevgrand has also expanded the filter capabilities of Tomofon – in addition to the existing low-pass filter, users can now switch to high-pass and band-pass filters with two different slope options (12 dB/oct or 24 dB/oct). When it comes to importing files, Tomofon v1.2 now also supports the import of .tun files, allowing users to utilize custom tunings in their compositions. This feature caters to musicians exploring alternative musical scales and tuning systems.
Furthermore, Klevgrand has also made several convenient updates to improve the user experience of Tomofon. Among other improvements, the audio model editor now features a zoom and scroll function, making it easier to work with audio models containing numerous waves. The curve tool has also received a visual makeover, with a graphical representation of the audio model in the background, enabling users to edit and shape sounds more intuitively.
New Audio Model Pack
In addition to the update, Klevgrand has also released a new Audio Model expansion pack for Tomofon. “Loney Tunes” is created around instruments and sounds mostly played by Emil Svanängen (also known as Loney Dear). It includes sounds that often appear in Loney Dear's music, such as piano, flute, clarinet, violin, saxophone, and voice. There's also an instrument based on an old analog drum synth (Blackhawk) and one based on field recordings of construction sites (Chaos).
Pricing & Availability
The Tomofon v1.2 update is available now and is free for existing users. New customers can purchase Tomofon for Mac and Windows (AU/VST/AAX) at the discounted price of $77.00 until 11th July 2023 (normally $129.99). The Tomofon Loney Tunes Extension Pack is priced $14.99.