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THERUM — Flagship Synthesizer

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FreeEQ8 · Instrudio · BassMaid · SpaceMaid · GlueMaid · MixMaid · ChainMaid · PaintMask · WURP · AETHER · WhisperGate · Therum · RiftWave · FreeSampler

Therum is a next‑generation wavetable synthesizer designed to push beyond the workflow and usability of modern flagship synths.
It is built on the architectural foundations developed from the FreeEQ8 ecosystem and expanded into a full synthesis platform.

Therum is designed to be:

• Faster to program than typical wavetable synths
• Visually intuitive with a dark neon interface
• Modular but not overwhelming
• Deep enough for professional sound design
• Integrated into the wider plugin ecosystem (MixMaid, BassMaid, GlueMaid, SpaceMaid, WaveForm, RiftSynth)


Core Concept

Therum aims to deliver Serum‑class synthesis with a cleaner architecture and better workflow.

Where many synths become cluttered or difficult to navigate, Therum focuses on:

• visual clarity
• macro‑driven modulation
• simplified wavetable editing
• integrated spectral tools
• strong preset architecture

The result is a flagship synth that is powerful without becoming chaotic.


Major Systems

Oscillators

Therum includes multiple oscillator engines:

• Wavetable oscillator
• Sample oscillator
• Granular oscillator
• Spectral oscillator

Each oscillator can be layered or routed independently.

Features include:

• frame morphing
• spectral shaping
• warp modes
• phase control
• detune stacks • sub oscillator support


Modulation System

Therum uses a flexible modulation architecture:

• envelopes
• LFOs
• macros
• performance modulation

Routing is designed to be visual and fast, avoiding complicated routing menus.


Filters

Dual filter architecture supporting:

• analog‑style filters
• digital precision filters
• multi‑stage routing

Filter types planned:

• ladder • state variable • comb • spectral


Effects Rack

Integrated FX chain including:

• distortion • delay • reverb • chorus • stereo imaging

The effects rack is designed to work seamlessly with the modulation system.


Mascot System

Therum includes a visual mascot system used during startup and UI interaction.

The mascot:

• appears during splash startup • reacts to internal states • can later be extended into animated UI feedback


Preset System

Therum uses a structured preset architecture with metadata tagging.

Preset metadata includes:

• name • category • tags • author • description

Planned categories:

• bass • lead • pad • pluck • keys • FX • atmosphere


Wavetable Editor (Planned)

Future versions will include an integrated wavetable editor supporting:

• waveform editing • spectral editing • frame morphing • harmonic drawing • audio import


Plugin Formats

Therum is intended to support:

• VST3
• AU
• Standalone (optional)

Target hosts:

• Ableton Live
• FL Studio
• Logic Pro
• Cubase
• Reaper


Project Status

Therum currently exists as an advanced scaffold and architectural package.

Included in the current release:

• synthesis engine scaffolds • UI architecture scaffolds • preset system scaffolds • mascot system scaffolds • documentation and planning materials

The package serves as the canonical continuation baseline for development.


Repository Structure

Typical structure:

Source/

  • Core
  • DSP
  • UI
  • Preset
  • Mascot

Resources/

  • Presets
  • Sprites

Docs/

  • Architecture
  • Roadmaps
  • Host test matrix
  • Wavetable editor plans

Relationship to Other Plugins

Therum is part of a broader plugin ecosystem:

• FreeEQ8
• MixMaid
• BassMaid
• GlueMaid
• SpaceMaid
• WaveForm
• RiftSynth

Each plugin has a specific role while Therum acts as the flagship synthesis engine.


License

Open source scaffold with optional commercial distribution.

Future builds may introduce:

• official releases • preset packs • optional expansion systems


Development

This project is currently in architecture and scaffold stage.

Next development milestones:

  1. Complete wavetable engine
  2. Implement full modulation matrix
  3. Implement granular and spectral engines
  4. Build wavetable editor
  5. Complete preset browser UX
  6. Host testing and optimization

Vision

Therum is intended to become a modern flagship synthesizer platform that combines:

• powerful sound design • intuitive workflow • modular architecture • strong visual identity

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Bootleg Serum (Free) - Therum is the Serum of next‑generation wavetable synthesizing, designed to push beyond the workflow and usability of modern flagship synths.

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