Dead Duck Reducktion is a 32-voice polyphonic software synthesizer designed for Windows systems, compatible with VST 2.4 plugin hosts in both 32-bit and 64-bit formats. It offers a rich sound palette through three multi-mode oscillators, including waveforms that smoothly transition between saw, square, triangle, and sine, as well as pulse waves with adjustable width and frequency modulation options. The synthesizer delivers a full stereo output with oscillator pan controls and stereo noise, enriching the spatial depth of the sound.

Reducktion features flexible sound shaping tools such as two resonant filters with multiple routing options, three ADSR envelopes, and three versatile LFOs with various waveform outputs and tempo-synced capabilities. Its modulation matrix with 12 slots allows for complex modulation routing, while onboard effects including drive, EQ, chorus, delay, and reverb add further sonic enhancement. The synth also integrates a 16-step arpeggiator and sequencer with adjustable modes, note parameters, and modulation sources, providing dynamic rhythmic and melodic possibilities.

The user interface is resizable and customizable with user-definable themes, supporting scaling from 100% to 200% for comfortable workflow adjustments. MIDI learn functionality allows easy mapping of hardware controllers, and the file-based preset system simplifies management and sharing of sounds. Installation is straightforward with a zip-file package that can be extracted to any write-accessible plugin folder, making setup quick and hassle-free for producers and sound designers.