TOPOS
ALL-TERRAIN TONE EXPLORER
“I don’t know of any plugin that goes so deep but still remains so accessible” — Synth Anatomy
CLASSIC MACHINES AND ALL THAT’S UNSEEN
Give every sound its perfect character with Topos.
This VST/AU plugin lets you explore the personality of classic studio gear, seamlessly blend between iconic tonal colors, and design your speaker down to the smallest detail.
Topos is now available at a limited-time introductory price — normally $/€99, now just $/€79.
TAKE THE SIGNAL PATH LESS TRAVELLED
Saturation can do so many things − from a subtle mixing tool to a core element of sound design.
Topos is filled with emulations of pedals, studio gear, tape machines, and tube amps that let you sculpt your tone using beloved gear from the past decades of music making.
When you find a sound that resonates with you, the Amp Designer view lets you perfect your sound with precise control over each parameter.
The Amp Map lets you dynamically explore emulations, seamlessly blend between tones, and find new textures not possible with hardware. Mix the vintage charm of a 1970s British preamp with the brightness of a modern American one, or find a point somewhere else entirely — unique to only you.
AMPLE ROOM TO GROW
Topos isn’t just about tone, it’s also about space. The size and shape of a speaker directly affect the perception of a sound’s size.
Make your sounds massive or place them in a tiny corner of your mix. Play with expectations by running a physically small instrument into a large, physically-modelled speaker cabinet. This isn’t adding size with reverb; it’s changing what your sound sources are amplified through.
From the punch of a closed-back design to the expansive feel of an open-back cabinet and even unique models that break every traditional design rule, you can design the exact space your sound lives in.
Just like in the Amp section, you can explore a map full of speaker simulations to discover — and create — your own unique design
COMMUNITY REACTIONS
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
AT A GLANCE
Topos has everything you need to make your sound shine or shred
ZERO IN, ZOOM OUT
ANY PLACE, YOUR SPACE
Access the most important features for shaping your sound quickly
Explore the Map View freely to find your unique saturation style
DIVE INTO THE DETAILS
GO WITH THE FLOW
Fine-tune the details by accessing the Designer View for each section
Adjust movement and intensity with variable auto-gain, Flux, and Dynamics parameters
TWEAK YOUR TIMBRE
DESIGNED TO DELIVER
Shape your signal with the Input Filter, featuring a dynamic slope for full tonal control
Thoughtfully hand-coded and intentional software. No AI involved. Offers zero-latency, fully anti-aliased processing while remaining gentle on the CPU
HEAR IT YOURSELF
GET TOPOS
TOPOS
Only available as a perpetual license. Authorization works without an internet connection, and no iLok is required.
Topos is currently available at a limited-time introductory price — normally $/€99, now just $/€79.
TOPOS: PLAY
It’s free and requires no license. Have fun!
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FEATURE BREAKDOWN
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TOPOS
FILTER
Low/High-Pass Input Shaping Filter
Low and High Cut parameters
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Filter Designer
Variable Slope, Q, and Residue parameters
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AMP
Saturating Amplifier Section
Detailed emulations of classic gear.
With Drive and Auto-Gain
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Amp Map
Blend models and explore uncharted territory
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Amp Designer
Emphasis, Rectify, and Smoothing parameters
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SPEAKER
Speaker Simulation Section
Fidelity, Size, and Presence parameters
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Speaker Map
Blend simulations and explore uncharted territory
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Speaker Designer
Shape, Reflection, Scatter, Leak, Venting, and Mid-Band parameters
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MIX
Output section
Flux, Dynamics, and Dry/Wet control
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Mix Designer
M/S + L/R mode, Flux and Dynamic parameters
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
MACOS
- Apple Silicon M1 or Intel 2.0 GHz processor
- macOS 10.13 and later
- AudioUnit or VST3 host software
- 1GB of RAM
- 64-bit only
WINDOWS
- X86 processor with SSE3 support
- Windows 10 or 11, with support for OpenGL 3.2
- AudioUnit or VST3 host software
- 1GB of RAM
- 64-bit only
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- Graphic Design by Sylvian Riemens
- Built using the awesome iplug2 framework
- Big thanks to Kim W for lending us lots of amazing hardware
- Johan, for all his advice
- Our beta group for providing presets