The Legend HZ is a remarkable analog modeled software synth developed in collaboration with the legendary film composer Hans Zimmer. Building on the success of its predecessor, The Legend, this synth is a perfect fit for modern film scoring and music production. It precisely recreates the sonic features of the original hardware. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, The Legend HZ is highly usable and incredibly versatile. It combines the wisdom of a genre - defining composer and Synapse Audio's synthesizer emulation expertise. Compared to The Legend, it has many new features such as three additional oscillators, a modulation matrix, a 32 - step sequencer, an MSEG for more modulation control, and an expanded effects section. It also includes a fixed filter bank modeled after Hans Zimmer's personal Vintage 914. With 200 factory presets jointly developed by Kevin Schroeder and Hans Zimmer, it offers a wide range of cinematic sounds. Available in VST, AAX, and Audio Unit formats, it supports MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) and the Native Kontrol Standard (NKS). Key features include accurate circuit simulation, 6 high - quality VA oscillators, an 8x oversampled engine, a comprehensive effects section, multiple polyphony modes, MPE support, and an advanced arpeggiator/sequencer.
Using The Legend HZ is quite straightforward. First, install it in your preferred format (VST, AAX, or Audio Unit). Once installed, you can start exploring the 200 factory presets to get a feel for the cinematic sounds it offers. To create your own sounds, play around with the oscillators, the modulation matrix, and the sequencer. You can adjust the polyphony mode according to your needs. When using the MPE feature, make sure your MIDI device supports it. As for maintenance, keep your software up - to - date to ensure optimal performance. Also, avoid using it on systems that don't meet the minimum requirements. If you encounter any issues, refer to the official documentation or contact the support team.
