There’s nothing generative going on here. The genetics is a method of patch/timbre morphing where the amount of morphing that takes place can come from multiple sources, most obviously (since its the way the gui is represented) is by note (and that’s per note patch morphing, not for the full range) and by modwheel (entire range/full morph).

It’s a creative interface that simplifies a very complex patch/multimbre synth engine and this feat is what really makes it impressive. I could mimic all the features of this synth in a modular host with some imaginative split/morph/etc controls setup across multiple synths (and have done) but synplant makes the process for such a powerful multitimbre set into something really simple and that’s just awesome.

Another huge point is the sounds that it creates, it’s not traditional subtractive synthesizer as it also uses some additive style synthesis to help with the degree of morphing and range of sound. Magnus makes awesome sounding instruments and Synplant is no exception. Also, for the preset whores out there.. the included patch library is great, especially for the price.

Unfortunately.. I find the inevitable problem with Synplant is that it will be so widely used, particularly the presets, that it’s sound will over time become easily identifiable by anyone familiar with it.. that’s not a concern to everyone or even top40 people though, so don’t expect that to hinder it’s popularity. Besides, if I know Sonic Plant, they’ll probably roll out many patch libraries for sale (and free) in the future that there will be such a daunting lib available that this will also help avoid the issue.

Great synth, great price, amazing concept at simplifying what is actually a complex multitimbral synth.

The one main complaint I have is the ADN editor (where i’ll be spending alot of time because I do not like to use presets at all, specially with this synth because if you use a preset as a starting point you’ll be swinging randomly because so much of the work has already been done for you that deconstructing them is more work than its worth when you can just start from scratch).. editing with it can sometimes be annoying and hindering because of its pretty graphics. I would like to see just a simple list of controls without the DNA style design.. maybe as an option in a future update.

no seriously that looks very interesting and cool – im gonna d/l now :)