About Discovery Pro
Discovery Pro is a virtual analog synthesizer plugin inspired by the Nord Lead 2. It features four layers, twelve oscillators, and 16 filter types, including models of Moog and Oberheim filters.
Discovery Pro by discoDSP is a virtual analog synthesizer plugin modeled after the classic Nord Lead 2 hardware synthesizer. It is designed for music producers and sound designers, available as a VST, AU, AAX, and standalone application for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The synth features a four-layer architecture with twelve oscillators, unison, and a comprehensive wavetable engine that can import WAV, SFZ, and SoundFont files. A key feature is its 16 distinct filter types, including emulations of Moog Ladder and Oberheim SEM filters. It also includes PADsynth re-synthesis for creating unique pads. The product is sold for a one-time price of $199 USD. Support is available via a contact form on the website, but no live chat or phone support is advertised. The current version has been optimized for multi-core CPUs to handle complex patches efficiently.
Pros & Cons
- Authentic emulation of the Nord Lead 2 sound and workflow.
- Includes a wide variety of filter models, including classic Moog and Oberheim emulations.
- Supports wavetable synthesis and PADsynth re-synthesis for versatile sound creation.
- Optimized for modern multi-core processors to handle high voice counts.
- Comes with a large library of over 5,000 presets.
- No free trial or free tier is mentioned on the product page.
- Support options are limited to an email contact form, with no live chat or phone number provided.
Features
Key features
Emulates the style of the Nord Lead 2 with four layers and twelve oscillators.
Includes 16 filter types, featuring zero-delay feedback models of Nord Lead 2, Moog Ladder, and Oberheim SEM filters.
Loads SFZ, WAV, and SoundFont files into a wavetable oscillator for expanded sound design.
Transforms any sound into evolving pads and textures.
Offers full SysEx import and export for Nord Lead 2 patches.
Stacks voices for thicker, wider sounds.
Allows users to draw custom, time-synced modulation shapes.
Spreads voice processing across all available CPU cores for better performance with complex patches.
Additional features
Comes with over 5,000 presets across 100 banks.
Includes arpeggiator, panning modulation, stereo delay, and gate effects.
Supports MIDI Polyphonic Expression for per-note control with compatible controllers.
Can be run as a standalone app outside of a DAW.
The user interface can be resized to fit different screen resolutions.
Allows for creating keyboard splits and zones for different layers.
Responds to channel and polyphonic aftertouch for expressive playing.
Pricing
One-time purchase
- Virtual analog synthesizer
- 4 layers, 12 oscillators
- 16 filter types
- Wavetable/Sample engine
- PADsynth re-synthesis
- 5,000+ presets
- Standalone application
- VST/AU/AAX/LV2 plugin formats
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About Discovery Pro
Discovery Pro is a virtual analog synthesizer plugin inspired by the Nord Lead 2. It features four layers, twelve oscillators, and 16 filter types, including models of Moog and Oberheim filters.
Discovery Pro Details
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Pricing Options
Plans
One-time purchase
- Virtual analog synthesizer
- 4 layers, 12 oscillators
- 16 filter types
- Wavetable/Sample engine
- PADsynth re-synthesis
- 5,000+ presets
- Standalone application
- VST/AU/AAX/LV2 plugin formats
Accepted Payment Currencies
USD
Pros & Cons
- Authentic emulation of the Nord Lead 2 sound and workflow.
- Includes a wide variety of filter models, including classic Moog and Oberheim emulations.
- Supports wavetable synthesis and PADsynth re-synthesis for versatile sound creation.
- Optimized for modern multi-core processors to handle high voice counts.
- Comes with a large library of over 5,000 presets.
- No free trial or free tier is mentioned on the product page.
- Support options are limited to an email contact form, with no live chat or phone number provided.
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