Forever 89 releases Topos Saturation & Speaker Simulation Plugin

Forever 89 has released Topos, an 'all-terrain tone explorer' plugin that 'lets you explore the personality of classic studio gear, seamlessly blend between iconic tonal colors, and design your speaker down to the smallest detail'. Here's what they say: Take The Signal Path Less Travelled Saturation can do so many things − from a subtle mixing tool to a core element of sound design. Topos is filled with emulations of pedals, studio gear, tape machines, and tube amps that let you sculpt your tone using beloved gear from the past decades of music making. When you find a sound that resonates with you, the Amp Designer view lets you perfect your sound with precise control over each parameter. The Amp Map lets you dynamically explore emulations, seamlessly blend between tones, and find new textures not possible with hardware. Mix the vintage charm of a 1970s British preamp with the brightness of a modern American one, or find a point somewhere else entirely — unique to only you. Ample Room To Grow Topos isn't just about tone, it's also about space. The size and shape of a speaker directly affect the perception of a sound's size. Make your sounds massive or place them in a tiny corner of your mix. Play with expectations by running a physically small instrument into a large, physically-modelled speaker cabinet. This isn't adding size with reverb; it's changing what your sound sources are amplified through. From the punch of a closed-back design to the expansive feel of an open-back cabinet and even unique models that break every traditional design rule, you can design the exact space your sound lives in. Just like in the Amp section, you can explore a map full of speaker simulations to discover — and create — your own unique design. Feature Highlights Zero In, Zoom Out: Access the most important features for shaping your sound quickly. Any Place, Your Space: Explore the Map View freely to find your unique saturation style. Dive Into The Details: Fine-tune the details by accessing the Designer View for each section. Go With The Flow: Adjust movement and intensity with variable auto-gain, Flux, and Dynamics parameters. Tweak Your Timbre: Shape your signal with the Input Filter, featuring a dynamic slope for full tonal control. Designed To Deliver: Thoughtfully hand-coded and intentional software. No AI involved. Offers zero-latency, fully anti-aliased processing while remaining gentle on the CPU. YouTube.com/watch?v=8976LOntjy0 Pricing & Availability Topos is available for macOS and Windows in VST3 and AU plugin formats for an introductory price of $79 (Reg. $99). {PRODUCT-HEADER-30886-topos}. Read More