{"id":6353,"date":"2019-06-11T11:30:50","date_gmt":"2019-06-11T15:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/?p=6353"},"modified":"2019-08-13T15:41:37","modified_gmt":"2019-08-13T19:41:37","slug":"softube-parallels-feature-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/softube-parallels-feature-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use Softube&#8217;s Parallels"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Parallels is Softube\u2019s software synthesizer that merges great sounds with an intuitive user interface.<\/h1>\n<p>It embraces a novel \u201csource waveform\u201d synthesis approach, allowing the user to manipulate and combine high quality pre-recorded waveforms (captured from an array of vintage and unreleased hardware synths) via a simple but robust single-window GUI. In this blog post, let\u2019s explore the main features of <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plugins\/38707879-parallels-vst-au-by-softube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Parallels<\/a> so that you can get the most out of this powerful synth.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t have Parallels? <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plugins\/38707879-parallels-vst-au-by-softube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Follow along with a free trial of the synth.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>An overview of Parallels<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6355 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image2.png\" alt=\"how-to-use-parallels-02\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1267\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image2.png 2000w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image2-400x253.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image2-1024x649.png 1024w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image2-355x225.png 355w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image2-768x487.png 768w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image2-1536x973.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2000\/1267;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While other sophisticated synthesizers might contain endless menus, layers, and tabs, with Parallels, you\u2019re able to see everything you need in one single window. There are four main sections to the plugin &#8211; the <strong>Source Section<\/strong> (the large <strong>Color knobs<\/strong> in the center and the parameters located to their left), the <strong>Mod Pod<\/strong> (the leftmost module), the <strong>Shaper Section<\/strong> (the two waveforms to the right of the Source Section), and the <strong>Effects Section<\/strong> (the rightmost module). Below, let\u2019s take a look at each of these sections in some more detail.<\/p>\n<h2>The Source Section<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6363 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image10.png\" alt=\"how-to-use-parallels-10\" width=\"1684\" height=\"1080\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image10.png 1684w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image10-400x257.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image10-1024x657.png 1024w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image10-355x228.png 355w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image10-768x493.png 768w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image10-1536x985.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1684px) 100vw, 1684px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1684px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1684\/1080;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Source Section<\/strong> is the heart of the instrument &#8211; expand the drop-down menu located next to the power button icons to select from nearly one hundred unique sounds, categorized by sonic character.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6364 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image11-1024x671.png\" alt=\"how-to-use-parallels-11\" width=\"600\" height=\"393\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image11-1024x671.png 1024w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image11-400x262.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image11-355x233.png 355w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image11-768x503.png 768w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image11-1536x1007.png 1536w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image11.png 1936w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/393;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Color knob<\/strong> will update to reflect the waveform of the source you selected. When you hold down a note on your keyboard, you\u2019ll see the dial on this knob begin to rotate along the waveform. Most of the sources will sonically evolve in interesting ways over time, shifting in their timbre, spectral balance, etc. Though many of these sources sound great as they are, there are multiple ways for you to customize them, even right within the <strong>Source Section.<\/strong> For example, you can change the <strong>COLOR<\/strong>, or the dial\u2019s starting position along the waveform, by clicking and dragging the dial to a point of your choosing.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6356 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image3-1024x670.png\" alt=\"how-to-use-parallels-03\" width=\"600\" height=\"392\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image3-1024x670.png 1024w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image3-400x262.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image3-355x232.png 355w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image3-768x502.png 768w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image3-1536x1005.png 1536w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image3.png 1694w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/392;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also change the envelope, speed, and direction of the dial\u2019s movement by adjusting the <strong>AMPLITUDE<\/strong> display and the <strong>ATTACK<\/strong>, <strong>DECAY<\/strong>, and <strong>AMOUNT<\/strong> meters to your liking.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6358 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image5-1024x404.png\" alt=\"how-to-use-parallels-05\" width=\"600\" height=\"237\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image5-1024x404.png 1024w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image5-400x158.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image5-355x140.png 355w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image5-768x303.png 768w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image5-1536x607.png 1536w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image5.png 2000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/237;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once you have a source sound that you like, you can either run with it or blend it with a second source by using the second <strong>Color knob<\/strong> and the central <strong>MIX<\/strong> knob.<\/p>\n<h2>The Mod Pod<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6357 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image4.png\" alt=\"how-to-use-parallels-04\" width=\"1606\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image4.png 1606w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image4-400x255.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image4-1024x653.png 1024w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image4-355x226.png 355w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image4-768x490.png 768w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image4-1536x979.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1606px) 100vw, 1606px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1606px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1606\/1024;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Modulation Pod, or <strong>Mod Pod<\/strong> for short, contains four different modulation slots that allow for one of five different modulator types: <strong>LFO<\/strong> (low frequency oscillator), <strong>RND<\/strong> (random modulation generator), <strong>EUD<\/strong> (Euclidean sequence generator), <strong>ENV<\/strong> (modulation envelope generator), and <strong>SEQ<\/strong> (Modulation sequence generator).<\/p>\n<p>While LFOs, envelopes, and sequence generators are modulator types that are commonly found across soft synths, the random modulation generator and <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/euclidean-rhythms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Euclidean sequence<\/a> generator are unique to Parallels. The random modulation generator outputs bursts of random pulses at a defined rate, using a beautiful \u2018rain\u2019 visualization. The metaphor is extended by the <strong>STORM<\/strong> function, which uses a white noise source to create denser and more randomized bursts.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6361 size-large aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image8-1024x540.png\" alt=\"how-to-use-parallels-08\" width=\"370\" height=\"195\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image8-1024x540.png 1024w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image8-400x211.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image8-355x187.png 355w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image8-768x405.png 768w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image8-1536x810.png 1536w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image8.png 1787w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 370px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 370\/195;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Euclidean sequence generator can be used to create a user-specified number of evenly distributed gates, represented as points along a circular visualization. The <strong>STEPS<\/strong> parameter determines the number of evenly distributed gates per bar (a value between 1 &#8211; 32), while the <strong>FILL<\/strong> parameter determines what percentage of the steps will be occupied by gates. For example, a 16 step sequence with a 25% fill will result in four evenly distributed gates.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6365 size-large aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image12-1024x529.png\" alt=\"how-to-use-parallels-12\" width=\"370\" height=\"191\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image12-1024x529.png 1024w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image12-400x207.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image12-355x183.png 355w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image12-768x397.png 768w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image12-1536x793.png 1536w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image12.png 1750w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 370px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 370\/191;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Euclidean sequencer is always synced to the DAW\u2019s tempo, allowing you to manipulate and layer them to create some interesting polyrhythms.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have a modulator set to your liking, you can assign it to almost any parameter by clicking on it and specifying a modulation source &#8211; you can even create a blend between two modulation sources.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6359 size-medium aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image6-400x219.png\" alt=\"how-to-use-parallels-06\" width=\"400\" height=\"219\" data-wp-editing=\"1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image6-400x219.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image6-355x194.png 355w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image6-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image6.png 778w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/219;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>The Shaper Section<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6354 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image1.png\" alt=\"how-to-use-parallels-01\" width=\"1612\" height=\"998\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image1.png 1612w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image1-400x248.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image1-1024x634.png 1024w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image1-355x220.png 355w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image1-768x475.png 768w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image1-1536x951.png 1536w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image1-345x215.png 345w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image1-250x156.png 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1612px) 100vw, 1612px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1612px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1612\/998;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Shaper Section<\/strong> uses Softube\u2019s renowned filtering technology to allow you to get some really smooth, warm sounds. There are three shaper types you can choose from: an <strong>LPG<\/strong> (low pass gate), <strong>SVF<\/strong> (state variable filter), and <strong>RES<\/strong> (resonant peaks filter). Each filter type has its own set of associated controls &#8211; the low pass gate has <strong>SLEW<\/strong>, <strong>RESONANCE<\/strong>, and <strong>FREQUENCY<\/strong> parameters, the state variable filter has <strong>TYPE<\/strong>, <strong>RESONANCE<\/strong>, and <strong>FREQUENCY<\/strong> parameters, and the resonant peaks filter has <strong>TILT<\/strong>, <strong>SPREAD<\/strong>, and <strong>FREQUENCY<\/strong> parameters.<\/p>\n<p>Things start to get interesting when any of these parameters are modulated by the <strong>Mod Pod<\/strong> &#8211; experiment to create some dynamic and evolving filters.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6360 size-medium aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image7-397x400.png\" alt=\"how-to-use-parallels-07\" width=\"397\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image7-397x400.png 397w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image7-253x255.png 253w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image7-768x774.png 768w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image7.png 923w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 397px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 397\/400;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>The Effects Section<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6362 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image9.png\" alt=\"how-to-use-parallels-09\" width=\"1676\" height=\"1060\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image9.png 1676w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image9-400x253.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image9-1024x648.png 1024w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image9-355x225.png 355w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image9-768x486.png 768w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/image9-1536x971.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1676px) 100vw, 1676px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1676px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1676\/1060;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Last but not least, we have the <strong>Effects Section<\/strong>. This module consists of five versatile effects: <strong>DISTORTION<\/strong>, <strong>CHORUS<\/strong>, <strong>FLANGER<\/strong>, <strong>DELAY<\/strong>, and <strong>REVERB<\/strong>. Each effect has two parameters in addition to a <strong>MIX<\/strong> knob that allows for parallel processing.<\/p>\n<p>This section is fairly straightforward since it consists solely of staple effects, but its power cannot be emphasized enough &#8211; each module capitalizes on Softube\u2019s long history of creating analog-sounding effects, and the simplified controls empower you to quickly arrive to some pretty neat sounds. And of course, each parameter can be modulated to create additional movement, too.<\/p>\n<p>This concludes our introductory tour of Softube\u2019s Parallels &#8211; hopefully this guide gives you the knowledge you need to embark on your own sonic explorations with the synth. If you have a question, leave it in the comments below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plugins\/38707879-parallels-vst-au-by-softube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Interested in giving Parallels a try? 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