Hivetune has released Relica, a powerful and easy-to-use retro synthesizer for free. According to Hivetune, Relica was designed to be the ultimate synthesizer plugin for anyone who loves the unique, nostalgic sounds of retro gaming. This software synthesizer comes with everything needed to add some 8-bit sound to your music.

Relica offers a straightforward, accessible user interface to help users dive in and start creating as quickly as possible. It also has a couple of stand-out features, such as the Pulse Width Modulation for all oscillator shapes. This means users can easily modify and nuance the tone of their sound. It doesn’t stop there either, as Relica also has robust sound-shaping tools. With its dynamics (ADSR) section, it’s possible to tailor the attack, decay, sustain, and release of sounds, while the bitcrusher effect is perfect for adding some gritty lo-fi character. Sound can also be made more expressive using the vibrato effect to introduce subtle or dramatic pitch variations. 

Visit the official Hivetune website to download a free copy of Relica v1.0.4. It is compatible with Windows and macOS.