Martinic

Unveiling the Essence of an Iconic Era

The Martinic AXFX AAX/AU/CLAP/VST 8-unit effect rack plugin is based on the “external” effects from our flagship AX73 synthesizer. The AXFX lets you use these 8 versatile 1980s style effects on any synth, guitar, vocals, or other audio source.

The AXFX includes over 100 presets designed by renowned sound designers such as Daniel Stawczyk, Charis Linos, and Solidtrax.

Harnessing the power of Martinic’s ACE (Advanced Circuitry Emulation) Technology, we’ve meticulously created both the analog and digital effects units of the AXFX, making these cherished 80s effect characteristics available for any synthesizer. It’s no surprise that our AXFX also exhibits extraordinary versatility in enhancing the sonic depth and richness of both vocals and guitars.

Features

• 8-in-1 plugin for AAX/AU/CLAP/VST
• 1980s style effects from AX73 synth
• 100+ presets by top designers
• Compressor
• Phaser
• Flanger
• Chorus
• Delay
• Reverb
• Distortion
• EQ

Capturing the Essence of the BBD Chip

The AX Chorus is based on the ACE modeled MN3009 Bucket Brigade (BBD) chip found in both the AX73 and AX60 synthesizers. We developed our plugin with the chorus 100% the same as the mono input versions found in the original synthesizers and then added the option of making it a stereo effect.

As Akai never released the chorus as a separate effect we envisioned how it could have looked in the 1980s, and have included both the AX73 and AX60 chorus effects in one unit.

AX Chorus comes with 16 default presets

These include AX73 and AX60 presets, which are modeled on the two incarnations of the chorus in Martinic’s AX73 plugin.

Features

• Accurate emulation of analog BBD chorus
• Includes two different models: AX73 and AX60
• Adjustable chorus rate ranging from 0.01 to 20 Hz
• Optional host tempo sync from 16 bars to 1/64 note
• Adjustable chorus mix ranging from 0% to 100%
• Optional 3-band EQ for shaping chorus signal
• Stereo input and processing
• Stereo Width adjustment
• Output volume control
• Includes 16 presets

Authentic Vintage Tape Delay Emulation with Added Customization

The Lem Echo Music plugin recreates the nostalgic tones of the vintage Italian tape delay effect from Lem. Martinic’s authentic emulation simulates the classic sound of three playheads on one strip of tape, with all the wonderful wow, flutter, and degradation of the original.

History

In the late ’60s and throughout the ’70s, pairing an electric organ with a tape echo unit was common. Organists like Lenny Dee modified their organs, adding a tape delay for an extra dimension. The LEM Echo Music, for instance, allowed organists to send their bass tone to a dedicated output, providing precise EQ and delay control.

Martinic Lem Echo Music emulates the vintage tape delay unit’s classic sound. The effect involves recording on a single reel of tape moving past magnetic playheads at different positions, playing back multiple copies of the original signal.

The playhead positions and delay times are fixed, not syncing to a DAW’s tempo. Recreated imperfections like wow, flutter, and degradation add uniqueness. Additional plugin features include tape saturation, stereo mode with pan controls, and reverb—enhancements not present in the original.

Features

• Same tape delay as in Elka Panther plug-in
• 3 playheads at 80 ms, 210 ms, and 330 ms
• 7 delay tap combinations
• Total tape loop length 9.5 s
• Authentic wow and flutter
• Wet mix and feedback controls
• 2-channel mixer with bass/treble tone controls
• Vintage VU meter

Advanced Features

• Tape age control
• Same reverb as in Elka Panther plug-in
• Stereo mode with pan controls
• Master volume control

Recapture Authentic Vintage Vibes

Achieve authentic vintage vibes “in-the-box” with the Retro Pack. This bundle of precisely modelled instruments and effects will allow you to recreate that nostalgic mojo without the need for a time machine.

►Elka Panther

Introducing the Elka Panther 300, a vintage Italian combo organ from the 60s. With bold organ sounds, adjustable voice levels, and unique features like Tone Decay and powerful vibrato, this classic instrument offers timeless charm for your music.

►Lem Echo Music

Experience the nostalgia of vintage Italian tape delay with the Lem Echo Music plugin by Martinic. Authentic emulation captures the classic three playhead sound, complete with original wow, flutter, and degradation. Enhance your creativity with added customizable features

►Scanner Vibrato

Martinic Scanner Vibrato faithfully reproduces the original scanner-vibrato, preserving its character and adding flexibility. Adjust rate, depth, and stereo width, applying it not only to organ sounds but also to guitars, synthesizers, or any sound you desire.

►Elka Panther

The Elka Panther 300, also known as the Capri, is a classic Italian combo organ of the 60s

The instrument produces bold, rich organ sounds and has a wide range of tonal variations (13). The Panthers 16′, 8′, 4′ Stops and Mixture voice levels are adjustable. Each note spans over three octaves, there is bass extension into grey keys and separate volume control for bass octave(s).

Tone Decay adds percussive effect to Mixture voices. The Panther has powerful vibrato with speed and intensity control.

Available as early as 1966, the Elka Panther was designed to have it all. Tweakable and versatile, families of sound would be activated using plastic switches – the on/off equivalent of pulling out stops on an organ. The switches controlled which family of sounds were activated, and were laid out horizontally in order of their pitch.

Features

Physical modeling (no samples used) of vintage Elka Panther 300 (1966-1972) and the rare LEM Tape Echo delay effect.

• 13 treble stops in 4 ranks (16′, 8′, 4′, Mixture), plus 2 bass stops
• Treble voice stops: Bourdon 16′, Contra Oboe 16′, Strings 16′, Open Diapason 16′, Flute 8′, Strings 8′, Clarinet 8′, Oboe 8′, Flute 4′, Strings 4′, Salicet 4′, Mixture I, Mixture II
• Bass voice stops: Bass Bourdon 16′, Bass Dulciana 16′
• Adjustable 16′, 8′, 4′, Mixture, and bass mix
• In the harmony control section, the level of the 16′, 8′, 4′ and Mixture voices can be infinitely varied via the knobs
• Mixture I “Harsh” and Mixture II “Mellow” are a combination of 3 pitches: 2-2/3′, 2′ and 1-3/5′
• Bass pedal board
• Onboard vibrato: on/off, lite/heavy, slow/fast
• Optical swell (volume) pedal
• Rare LEM Echo Music tape delay effect including a 2-channel mixer, tone controls and pan
• Fully polyphonic

Advanced Features

• Additional Elka Panther 100 engine
• 6 treble stops in 2 ranks (16′, 8′) plus 1 bass stop
• Treble voice stops: Bourdon 16′, Strings 16′, Flute 8′, Diapason 8′, Strings 8′, Trumpet 8′
• Bass voice stops: Bass Bourdon 16′, bass stop off lower octave plays the treble voices
• Extended 88 MIDI note range
• Sustain pedal support
• Pitch bend ±2 semitones
• MIDI program change support
• Separate treble/bass MIDI channel
• Vintage tube combo amp, with classic spring reverb, built-in opto tremolo, and cab simulation
  (Cabinet impulse responses by Studio Nord Bremen and Dr Bonkers Soundlab)
• Velocity-sensitive key contacts attack/release
• All settings MIDI learnable

►Lem Echo Music

Authentic Vintage Tape Delay Emulation with Added Customization

The Lem Echo Music plugin recreates the nostalgic tones of the vintage Italian tape delay effect from Lem. Martinic’s authentic emulation simulates the classic sound of three playheads on one strip of tape, with all the wonderful wow, flutter, and degradation of the original.

History

In the late ’60s and throughout the ’70s, pairing an electric organ with a tape echo unit was common. Organists like Lenny Dee modified their organs, adding a tape delay for an extra dimension. The LEM Echo Music, for instance, allowed organists to send their bass tone to a dedicated output, providing precise EQ and delay control.

Martinic Lem Echo Music emulates the vintage tape delay unit’s classic sound. The effect involves recording on a single reel of tape moving past magnetic playheads at different positions, playing back multiple copies of the original signal.

The playhead positions and delay times are fixed, not syncing to a DAW’s tempo. Recreated imperfections like wow, flutter, and degradation add uniqueness. Additional plugin features include tape saturation, stereo mode with pan controls, and reverb—enhancements not present in the original.

Features

• Same tape delay as in Elka Panther plug-in
• 3 playheads at 80 ms, 210 ms, and 330 ms
• 7 delay tap combinations
• Total tape loop length 9.5 s
• Authentic wow and flutter
• Wet mix and feedback controls
• 2-channel mixer with bass/treble tone controls
• Vintage VU meter

Advanced Features

• Tape age control
• Same reverb as in Elka Panther plug-in
• Stereo mode with pan controls
• Master volume control

►Scanner Vibrato

Unveiling The Legacy

The original scanner-vibrato was developed in the 1940s, and was an analog, electromechanical device, consisting of an analog delay line and a mechanical rotor (“scanner”). The rotor was driven by the organ’s internal motor, and therefore its rate was fixed at about 6.9 Hz. The original scanner-vibrato could produce both chorus and vibrato effects, and it offered three depth presets.

Martinic Scanner Vibrato is modelled closely on the original scanner-vibrato, so it offers the same features (and flaws), perfectly preserving the character of the original effect. However, Scanner Vibrato is more flexible; you can adjust the rate, depth, and even stereo width. And best of all, you can apply Scanner Vibrato not only to organ sounds, but also to guitar, synthesizer, or whatever sound you like.

Features

• Chorus/vibrato effect unit from well-known tonewheel organ
• Improved ACE^® technique model
• Original C-1/C-2/C-3/V-1/V-2/V-3 depth/mix settings
• Adjustable rate, depth, and mix
• Optional stereo width with separate left/right rates
• 16 presets, from classic chorus/vibrato to rotary-like effects
• Tempo sync
• Output volume control