Pivot
No-nonsense FM Synth
Pivot is an FM synth with three operators, one morphing filter and zero algorithms, designed to be straightforward and joyous to use. Years of research, development and deep love of FM synthesis has gone into picking just the right balance of flexibility and simplicity.

It marks another milestone in a long journey of making FM synthesizers that deviate from the norm. Much like its predecessors, it does not aim to replicate or succeed anything but to explore FM in a slightly different way.

Lagom
In Swedish, this means ‘just right’, and it’s exactly how we feel about 3OP FM. It’s a great balance of being able to make complex timbres while being quick to program.

Zero algorithms
Instead of choosing between a range of pre-defined algorithms, Pivot lets you continuously route the top modulator’s output between the other pair. This makes sound design a truly explorable process where you don’t have to make any decisions up front.

Best of both worlds
With a resonant 4-pole morphing filter, Pivot lets you carve out frequencies in an intuitive way that feels right at home. Smoothly mixing between Lowpass, Bandpass and Highpass brings a flair that perfectly pairs with the most extreme of FM tones.

Matrix modulation
Modulate the FM controls to your heart’s content with 2 LFOs and 2 ADSR envelopes in a flexible mod matrix routing with up to 6 destinations at once.

… and yes, you can change the color theme.

To sum it up
3-Operator FM
4-pole resonant morphing filter
Stereo Widener effect
Stereo Distortion effect
Two-voice Unison
Portamento
Up to 16 voice polyphony
2 × Variable waveshape LFOs
2 × Auxiliary ADSR envelopes
Modulation matrix
+ Scalable interface
and custom color themes

Changelog:

Features
MPE pitch bend support (+/- 48 semitones, continuous)
MIDI pitch bend support (+/- 2 semitones)
Note Expressions tuning support (CLAP)
ODDSound MTS-ESP retuning support (on-note)
MIDI Sustain Pedal (CC64) support

Improvements
Importing a Pivot-Lite preset will add the appropriate velocity modulation mappings for an accurate conversion
Scrolling through presets now also scroll through Lite presets
Preset name field now accepts numbers and dashes
Folder item added to preset menu which opens the plugin folder in the system file browser
Saving an already existing preset name will create a copy instead of overwriting
Multiple parameter gestures (ADSR, Filter Cut/Res) will no longer cause multiple undo entries (Ableton Live specific issue)

Bugfixes
Velocity was set while gating in Mono mode (Voice Count set to 1) which could cause clicking
Mouse cursor could sometimes disappear in Garageband
Pivot-Lite preset menu would show up in Pivot even if empty

Homepage https://fors.fm/pivot