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Abyss 2
Hamburg, Germany
What it is
ABYSS 2 is a synthesizer plugin for musicians and creative sound design. Its sound engine arranges tone colours on a gradient, allowing sounds to evolve as you move through it. Dropping samples onto the gradient extracts spectral tone-colours, while audio files or folders can be turned into custom palettes. The instrument includes more than 400 presets, including more than 200 entirely new and more than 200 upgraded sounds. A modular effects engine provides four slots and 20 modules, and a poly-rhythmic sequencer adds rhythmic control. MPE is supported. ABYSS 2 runs as AU, VST3, or AAX plugins on macOS and Windows; it is not a standalone app. Dawesome emphasizes DAW parameter automation rather than MIDI Learn. A free trial needs no email or registration, but occasional mild vinyl-like crackle begins after three days. Activation uses a serial number inside the plugin, without separate software. Purchased copies can be activated on up to three computers. Direct purchases use FastSpring, and Tracktion is another purchase route.
For and against
For
- 400+ included presets
- Sample-to-palette sound creation
- Four-slot, 20-module effects engine
- Poly-rhythmic sequencer and MPE
- Free trial without registration
Against
- Plugin only; no standalone app
- Trial crackle begins after three days
- Automation focuses on DAW parameters, not MIDI Learn
The verdict
ABYSS 2 offers a focused gradient workflow with sample analysis, presets, effects, sequencing, and MPE. The plugin-only format and trial limitation are important considerations for prospective users.
Who it suits
ABYSS 2 fits musicians and sound designers working in compatible macOS or Windows DAWs. It is suited to users who want gradient-based tone shaping, sample-derived palettes, MPE, and modular effects.
Plans and prices
ABYSS 2
Purchase option shown; price not stated on opened maker pages
Read 8 Oct 2026 · dawesomemusic.com
On the record
- Automation limit
- Dawesome plugins intentionally focus on DAW parameter automation rather than MIDI Learn.dawesomemusic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Computer limit
- A purchased plugin can be activated on up to three computers.dawesomemusic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Developer
- The product page identifies Peter as the person who makes Dawesome’s instruments.dawesomemusic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Effects
- The modular effects engine has 4 slots and 20 modules.dawesomemusic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Maker location
- The maker’s legal notice names Dr. Peter Vorländer, Dawesomemusic, at an address in Hamburg, Germany.dawesomemusic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- MPE
- The product supports MPE.dawesomemusic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Presets
- It includes 400+ presets, with 200+ entirely new and 200+ upgraded.dawesomemusic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- ABYSS 2 is a synthesizer designed for musicians and creative sound design.dawesomemusic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purchase and license
- Direct purchases are handled by FastSpring, which emails a serial number; the maker also says the plugins can be purchased through Tracktion.dawesomemusic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Sample processing
- Dropping samples onto the gradient extracts spectral tone-colours, and audio files or folders can be turned into custom palettes.dawesomemusic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Sequencer
- The product includes a poly-rhythmic sequencer.dawesomemusic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Sound design
- The sound engine uses tone colours arranged on a gradient to evolve sounds over time.dawesomemusic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker says they handle plugin technical questions personally and usually reply within 24 hours.dawesomemusic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Trial
- A free trial is available without email or registration; trial mode adds occasional mild vinyl-like crackle, which starts after three days.dawesomemusic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Trial activation
- Activation uses a serial number in the plugin and does not require installing separate software.dawesomemusic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
