Things

THINGS stands out as a polyphonic synthesizer that prioritizes accessibility without sacrificing sonic depth. Built on a foundation of FM, additive, and subtractive synthesis techniques, the instrument houses 32 oscillators and 30 effects processors, offering substantial palette for sound design. The standout feature is Sampleson's "Descriptors" system, which translates technical parameters into intuitive concepts. Rather than abstract knob names, users encounter parameters named after physical objects and sensations - Gum amount, Softness, Evilness, Worm - that meaningfully correlate to the resulting sound character.

The seven included effects engines demonstrate creative naming conventions that hint at their sonic behavior. RUBBER BANDS delivers elastic, pitch-shifting textures while ARCADE recalls vintage electronic warmth. CRYSTAL produces crystalline delays, and ALIEN TALK generates formant-based vocal synthesis. More experimental options like HORROR and AIR round out the toolkit with atmospheric and evolving timbral possibilities.

The 32-step arpeggiator is comprehensive, offering directional modes, shuffle, note length automation, and tempo synchronization. Full DAW automation and CC controller assignment support integration into any production workflow. This combination of synthesis architecture and intuitive interface makes THINGS particularly well-suited for producers seeking complex, interesting tones without wrestling traditional synth paradigms. It occupies a practical middle ground between preset-dependent instruments and deep technical synthesizers, making it valuable for electronic producers, sound designers, and anyone seeking approachable yet capable sound creation tools.