Sound designer and developer Dillon Bastan has launched Entanglement, a new wavetable synthesizer that draws on principles from quantum mechanics. The instrument uses a one-dimensional quantum wavefunction, based on the Schrödinger equation, to create evolving waveforms that can be shaped into unique sounds.
The synth allows users to add energy into the simulation in several ways, including wave packets, free-drawn shapes, or even imported audio files. These inputs then evolve according to the equation and user settings, while environmental factors can be introduced to further transform the results.
Producers can choose how to interpret the wavefunction — as probabilities, real values, or absolute values — with each method producing a distinct waveform. Additional tools such as stretching, warping, quantizing, and FM add another layer of flexibility. Each oscillator operates independently, and the instrument includes an internal modulation system with LFOs, envelopes, and MIDI/MPE support.
With its constantly shifting waveforms and emphasis on transformation, Entanglement brings a new experimental angle to wavetable synthesis. The launch has quickly gained traction on social media, where producers are discussing its quantum-inspired design.
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