SIMULACRUM SOUNDS
In this collection of 1-shots and loops, you’ll find a variety of samples of some of the most sought-after vintage synthesizers ever made. From the sputtering psychedelia of the VCS3 to the majesty of the mighty Minimoog, these legendary instruments have been tapped for a massive assortment of custom patches created especially for Tracker.

These machines have been tracked through the finest, most characterful pre-amps from Chandler Limited, but they are, of course, ancient relics. That means there will, on occasion, be sonic anomalies that one doesn’t find in modern synthesizers. The instruments of yore often exhibited unstable oscillators, internal overdrive and, yes, even a bit of signal noise. Such anomalies are part of the character of these instruments, and wherever possible, the samples have been left intact, warts ’n all, for a truly authentic vintage experience.

In addition to the many classic synths, you’ll find a wide range of electric and acoustic instruments, ranging from bread n’ butter instrumentation to unusual and exotic instruments from all over the globe. The sound of these instruments were captured with high-quality microphones from Neumann, Microtech-Gefell, and others, and plumbed through Chandler Limited/Abbey Road TG2 and REDD.47 preamps.

No effects processing was used, with two exceptions. First, some of the vintage synths make use of spring reverb tanks to add character and depth and in some cases, those onboard reverb effects were employed to create these patches.

Additionally, a vintage Eventide Clockworks H 910 was used to process an acoustic snare to provide some classic 1970’s drum sounds.

We hope you enjoy using these sounds in Tracker as much as we liked creating them for you!