Fors Junior v1.0 (Win/macOS/Linux)
 

Not only is Junior the perfect lo-bit playground but also a completely unapologetic synthesizer with a unique palette that holds a very special place in many of our hearts. Perhaps it can find its way into yours too.
Not even 8
Based on the limitations and characteristics of the Nintendo Game Boy™ soundchip, Junior emits raw and harmonically rich 4-bit values that will cut through anything. From 0 to 15, there is nothing more and nothing less.
Wave + noise
The tone generator in Junior plays back a custom wave buffer of 32 4-bit values which gets transformed by different sound shaping controls. Paired with a 7-bit LFSR noise generator, they form the perfect lo-bit palette.
Table trickery
Junior has four flexible modulators inspired by modulation sequencers often used in trackers (LSDj, Defmon, M8 ..) called Tables. The 16-step modulation table in Junior can be configured as an LFO, envelope, arpeggiator, MIDI input mapper and more.
Dreamland
While Junior simulates the Game Boy™ sound, it's not a strict emulation by design. It expands upon the original capabilities with a modern feature-set and control while staying true to the original. The balance between accuracy and fun is just right.
All the tuning, everywhere
Junior supports MPE continuous pitch bend, CLAP Note Expressions and ODDSound MTS-ESP for all your tuning and bending needs.
... and yes, you can change the color theme.
To sum it up
4-bit Wave Oscillator
7-bit LFSR Noise Generator
4 x Table Modulators
Stereo 2-Voice Unison
Chipstyle Arpeggiator
Portamento
Tuning support via:
MPE Continuous Pitch Bend
ODDSound MTS-ESP
CLAP Note Expressions
Up to 16 voice polyphony
Random Preset Generator
Scalable interface
and custom color themes
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