Observed arrival · 2026-10-26
Dustwave: a tape-worn browser synth
Hyss Audio offers a free browser synth for hazy pads, detuned keys, and other worn-in sounds.
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- Producers exploring dusty, tape-worn sounds
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- The Age control combines tape wear, bit crushing, and tonal darkening; the browser version also supports WAV recording and saving custom sounds.
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The presets are organized into four groups: pads, keys and plucks, bass, and dark sounds, with six sounds in each. The Age control ties tape wear, bit crushing, and tonal darkening to a single adjustment. The page says the browser version supports MIDI keyboards in Chrome and Edge, and allows WAV recording and saving custom sounds. The planned plugin is Mac-first, with Windows support listed for after that launch.
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