Excite Audio has announced the release of Evolve Velvet, a new sample-based synthesizer designed to capture the smooth, expressive character of classic instruments and timeless textures.

From soulful jazz voicings and lo-fi house grooves to psychedelic pop soundscapes, Evolve Velvet delivers warm, nostalgic tones that are immediately playable and inspiring.

At its core, Evolve Velvet offers a diverse library of over 250 sound sources, including felt pianos, classic electric keyboards, vintage strings, and sought-after synths from the 70s and 80s. The result is a sound palette that moves easily between intimate acoustic detail and lush, retro-inspired tones.

“Evolve Velvet is about bringing warmth and character into modern productions,” said the Excite Audio team. “We wanted to create an instrument that feels familiar, yet opens the door to new creative directions.”

Evolve Velvet

Key Features

  • Blend up to four layers of samples or synths with the quad-engine.
  • Morph sounds in real time with the expressive XY Pad.
  • Spark inspiration instantly with one-click randomisation.
  • Import your own samples to build fully custom patches.
  • Use drag-and-drop modulation with envelopes, LFOs, and XY controls.
  • Shape tones with dual filters and a rearrangeable 3-slot FX chain.
  • Enhance sounds with four velvet-inspired macros: Soften, Warmth, Sway, and Haze.
  • Explore 250 genre-spanning presets, crafted by Excite Audio’s sound design team.

Evolve Velvet runs in VST, AU, and AAX formats for PC and Mac, and is available in Lite and Full versions exclusively through www.pluginboutique.com