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https://github.com/deobfuscatemusic/nuage

IDM & Ambient Synthesizer for macOS & Ableton 12+.
https://github.com/deobfuscatemusic/nuage

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IDM & Ambient Synthesizer for macOS & Ableton 12+.

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IDM & Ambient Synthesizer.

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![Version](https://img.shields.io/badge/Version-0.9.9-brightgreen?style=flat-square)
![macOS Support](https://img.shields.io/badge/macOS-Sonoma%20%7C%20Sequoia%20%7C%20Tahoe-000000?style=flat-square&logo=apple&logoColor=white)
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## 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬

- **Virtual Analog Engine**: High-fidelity oscillators with multiple presets.
- **Classic Hardware Synthesizer**: Akai S1000KB
- **29 Factory Presets:** A complete bank of production-ready patches.
- **"Sweet Spot" Default Parameters**: Default parameters set for instant IDM & Ambient.
- **Zero Dependencies**: Fully offline capable once installed.
- **Arpeggiator:** Rich arpeggiation features with various modes, selectable rates up to 20Hz, up to 4-octave ranges and legato mode.
- **Advanced Modulation**: Double LFO system.
- **Master Volume:** Real-time visual feedback of master output volume.
- **Geometric Interface**: Minimalistic, dark-themed interface designed for focus and ergonomic studio control.

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## 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

- **macOS**: 14.0 (Sonoma), 15.0 (Sequoia), or 16.0 (Tahoe).
- **Architecture**: Intel & Apple Silicon.
- **DAW**: Ableton Live 11+, Ableton Live 12+, Logic Pro & Reason with [BlackHole](https://github.com/ExistentialAudio/BlackHole) driver.

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## 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

### 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞
1. Download the latest [`Nuage.zip`](https://github.com/DeobfuscateMusic/Nuage/releases/download/Nuage-0.9.9/Nuage.zip).
2. Extract & Drag `Nuage` to your `Applications` folder.
3. Open `Nuage`.

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## 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬

| Module | Feature | Description |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Arpeggiator** | Modes & Rates | Arpeggiator with various modes (`UP`, `DOWN`, `CYCLING`, `RANDOM`, `POLY`), selectable rates up to 20Hz, up to 4-octave ranges, hold and legato. |
| **Envelope 1** | AMP EG | Shape the attack, decay, sustain and release of your sound (up to 15s/20s fades for endless swelling pads). |
| **Envelope 2** | VCF EG | Dedicated ADSR for filter modulation. |
| **Filter** | VCF | Highly resonant variable lowpass filter with assignable Envelope Amount. |
| **Modulation** | LFO 1 & 2 | **LFO 1:** Assigned to Oscillator Pitch (Vibrato).
**LFO 2:** Assigned to Filter Cutoff (Wobble/Sweep). |
| **Effects** | Tape Delay | Classic analog-style delay with independent Time, Feedback, and Mix. |
| **Effects** | Cloud Reverb | Huge, ethereal spacial reverb with adjustable decay and mix levels ideal for ambient textures. |
| **Presets** | 29 Factory Presets | A complete bank of production-ready patches. |
| **Metering** | Master VU Meter | Real-time visual feedback of master output volume. |

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## 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬

| Key | Note | Key | Note | Key | Note | Key | Note |
| :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: |
| `Z` | **C2** | `S` | **C#2** | `X` | **D2** | `D` | **D#2** |
| `C` | **E2** | `V` | **F2** | `G` | **F#2** | `B` | **G2** |
| `H` | **G#2** | `N` | **A2** | `J` | **A#2** | `M` | **B2** |
| `L` | **C#3** | `/` | **E3** | `Q` | **C3** | `2` | **C#3** |
| `W` | **D3** | `-` | **B4** | `\` | **C5** | `3` | **D#3**
| `E` | **E3** | `R` | **F3** | `5` | **F#3** | `T` | **G3** |
| `6` | **G#3** | `Y` | **A3** | `7` | **A#3** | `U` | **B3** |
| `I` | **C4** | `9` | **C#4** | `O` | **D4** | `0` | **D#4**
| `P` | **E4** | `[` | **F4** | `=` | **F#4** | `]` | **G4**
| `1` | **G#4** | `4` | **A4** | `8` | **A#4** || | | |

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