Win a Free Copy of Sample Logic CYCLONE

Sample Logic is releasing their new CYCLONE for Kontakt tomorrow (April 22):

CYCLONE, which was announced just last week, offers over 325 instruments and multis, Sample Logic’s signature Multi-core Effect Sequencers, Triggers, and Arpeggiator, with the addition of several new features such as:

  • A “powerfully voracious” LFO section
  • The first-ever Kontakt additive synthesis engine, Wave
  • An easy to modulate and sequence “Pitch” section
  • A new group mixer section for blending samples and synthesis

Win A Free Copy:

Synthtopia is giving away a free copy of Sample Logic CYCLONE when it debuts next Monday. To enter the giveaway, add yourself to our email newsletter list (see the sign-up box, at the right of this webpage) before the end of the day today (Sunday, April 21).

‘Sampling Meets Synthesis:’ Sample Logic CYCLONE for Kontakt

Sample Logic today announced their new Kontakt synth product, CYCLONE.

Calling it a “powerhouse virtual instrument,” CYCLONE contains over 325 instruments and multis ranging from multi-layer motion pads and cinematic harmonic instruments to dubstep-inspired basses, electronic hybrid leads, and experimental drum kits.

CYCLONE is intuitively organized and divided into “specific useful categories,” Instruments (Arpeggiated, Basses, Harmonics, Kits, Leads and Pads), and Multis (Construction Kits, Instrument Stacks, and One Note Glory).

Sampling Meet Synthesis – The Interface

The core of CYCLONE is focused around the user interface and experience. The interface still includes Sample Logic’s signature Multi-core Effect Sequencers, Triggers, and Arpeggiator, with the addition of several new features such as:

  • A “powerfully voracious” LFO section
  • The first-ever Kontakt additive synthesis engine, Wave
  • An easy to modulate and sequence “Pitch” section
  • A new group mixer section for blending samples and synthesis

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BOSS Loop Station World Championship 3 Looking For Amazing Loopers

The Boss Loop Station World Championship 3 is looking for amazing looping performances, through the end of August.

Here are the key details:

  • Prizes include $3,000 in BOSS Gear
  • Perform at the U.S. finals in Hollywood
  • To enter: Upload a live performance video to YouTube (five minutes or less) using any BOSS RC-Series Loop Station.
  • Competition is open through August 31, 2012.

See the Boss site for details.

Curve ‘Kick It’ Preset Contest

Cableguys has announced a ‘preset contest’ for their Curve synthesizer for Mac & Windows – Kick It:.

Download the latest Curve demo, create one or more good kicks, and submit your creation from within the demo version to Curve?s online preset library until Sunday (February 6th).

We will then choose our favorite kick. Its creator wins a license of Curve.

Of course kick drums are not what we had in mind when designing Curve, but that might make it even more interesting.

Image-Line Announces FL Studio Sound Design Contest

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Image-Line has announced a new sound design contest:

Papam Studios have created a shiny new Image-Line animated logo for use in our videos. We think it needs some audio.

Note: Sound design must be done in FL Studio using only Image-Line products.

First prize is $300 in Image-Line products. See the Image-Line site for details. Continue reading