Download AdsynDX
Note that AdsynDX was developed for Windows XP. It has been tested, and runs successfully, under Vista and Windows 7, apart from being
unable to display the Help file. This was written with the Windows Help system, which is no longer supported in Vista/Windows 7. A new
version is being developed to fix this problem.
Click the following link to download the 4.8MB installation file. Install
AdsynDX
by running the downloaded file:
Download AdsynDX
Note: if you have security issues with your browser when downloading the above .exe file,
the following link is to the same file in a zipped archive; you should be able to download
this file with no problems, but you will need to extract the .exe file from the archive after downloading:
Download AdsynDX (zipped)
AdsynDX
is a sound synthesis application for Windows XP (but see the note in the download instructions). It creates audio waveforms using the methods of Additive Synthesis,
constructing complex sounds by adding together simpler waveforms (usually sine waves) of various frequencies and amplitudes.
There are many
online
resources about Additive Synthesis, and
AdsynDX has comprehensive
documentation
with tutorials, a full technical description and an introduction to basic sound theory.
The following examples of sounds created with
AdsynDX demonstrate some of its capabilities.
Examples
These are recordings of some of AdsynDX's built-in preset sounds;
the presets can be used as starting points when constructing your own sounds.
Bell
Piano
Organ
String
Oboe
Glow
Features:
AdsynDX allows an unlimited number of partials (subject to memory constraints),
and (with a suitable soundcard) can create mono or stereo waves at sample-rates up to 96 KHz.
New sounds can be based on comprehensive presets and templates.
Partials can be based on sine, fractional (1/f distribution) or random wave-table data, and on white and pink noise.
Partials can be harmonic (i.e. integer multiples of the fundamental frequency), or inharmonic (producing non-musical or bell-like tones).
Each partial’s amplitude is controlled by a fully-editable envelope, and a mixer section allows easy control of the partial mix.
In 2-channel (stereo) waves, the partials on each channel can be detuned, and the phase of each channel adjusted, to create dynamic stereo effects.
Create partial sets based on an FFT analysis of an existing audio (.wav) file,
or from a recording source connected to the soundcard.
Audio output can be saved as standard RIFF audio (.wav) data.
System requirements:
Windows XP SP2
Microsoft DirectX 8.0 or later
Soundcard with appropriate DirectX drivers
Installation:
Use the link at the top of this page to download the file AdsynDX_install_v101.exe, a 4.82MB, digitally-signed, self-extracting and installing compressed file.
Run the downloaded file to install AdsynDX on your computer. (Note that you must have
Administrator's rights in Windows XP). The software can be uninstalled using "Add/Remove Programs" from Windows Control Panel.
Registration and licensing:
Please note that the option to register at the website of www.RegSoft.com, as described in the program
and its documentation, is no longer supported. Registration and licensing can now only be done using
the PayPal option described below.
AdsynDX is released as a fully functional trial version
that you are allowed to use for an evaluation period of up to fifteen days.
If you then decide to continue using the program, you should register your copy of the software
and purchase a licence. The licence entitles you to technical support, and to free upgrades to
the program as and when these become available.
You can register the program and purchase an individual licence, costing GBP13.00, using your PayPal account
or credit card, by clicking the PayPal button below.
Once your payment is approved, you will be sent an email containing
your registration code. This code should be entered into the Registration dialog,
accessed from the program's Help/Registration menu. This will unlock the program,
enabling all its functionality and removing all reminder warnings.
Notes:
AdsynDX was designed for Windows XP and has also been tested successfully under Windows Vista.
A version for Windows 7 is currently under development.