From Robotic Voices to Textured Soundscapes

Lector stands as a versatile Vocoder plug-in, offering a spectrum of possibilities from robotic voices to textured soundscapes. Its analysis filter bank splits incoming audio into up to 100 frequency bands, modulating volume levels for synthesis through an integrated 16-voice synthesizer or external source. Waldorf’s meticulous design includes unique features like the renowned multimode filter and a whitening filter for processing vocals, along with a comprehensive set of effects to refine vocoder signals, ensuring a rich sonic palette for diverse applications.

Features

• Variable band Vocoder ranging from 3 to 100 bands.
• Adjustable parameters for Analysis Filter Bank range.
• Flexible offsets and LFO modulation options for Synthesis Filter Bank.
• 3-band Equalizer with customizable mid band.
• Individual Compressors tailored for Speech and Carrier signals.
• Detection of Voiced / Unvoiced signals.
• Overdrive options including Tube, Diode, and Clip.
• Stereo Chorus / Flanger with 2 to 6 stages.
• Synchronizable Stereo Delay.
• Integrated Reverb.
• Sidechain input compatibility (VST 3 and Audio Unit).
• Carrier plug-in support (VST 2).

16-voice Synthesizer (per voice):

• Choose between Polyphonic, Monophonic, or Free-Running modes.
• Dual Oscillators offering sine, triangle, sawtooth, pulse with modulation, sample&hold, noise, and single/multi sample playback.
• FM and Ring Modulation capabilities.
• Portamento / Glissando effects.
• Versatile Filter options including Lowpass, Bandpass, Highpass, Notch (12dB and 24dB), and Whitening.
• Synchronizable LFO with various waveform options.
• Two AR envelopes for shaping sounds.