Native Instruments has released KONTAKT RETRO MACHINES, the latest sound library for KORE 2 and the free KORE PLAYER.
The sounds in KONTAKT RETRO MACHINES originate from eleven analog synths, five vintage digital synthesizers and six classic drum machines, with a dedicated sample set for each of the over 130 included KoreSounds.
KONTAKT RETRO MACHINES makes extensive […]

CNet Asia reports that the Korg DS-10, the software synth for the Nintendo DS, should be available in Japan in July:
The original MS-10 (price 53,500 yen in 1978; US$300 then) was a monophonic, single oscillator job. DS-10 simulator works as two synthesizers (each of them, dual-oscillator affair), since Nintendo DS has dual-screen, upper and lower.
Adding […]

Arturia’s preview for the Origin synth is a teaser, more than anything else.
Origin is the first Arturia Hardware synthesizer. It is a modular system, featuring modules based on some of the best synthesizers of all time (Moog Modular, ARP 2600, CS-80, Minimoog and Prophet VS).
Features:

500+ presets created by talented musicians and synthesizer specialists
Up to 32 […]

Probably no synth has been cloned more times, both in hardware and software, than the Roland TB303.
But while excellent hardware 303 clones (FR777) have been available for years, virtual versions have never been completely satisfying.
AudioRealism’s BassLine 2 changes that. It cranks out authentic 303 sounds, using a simple interface that will be familiar to 303 […]

 

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Musicrow has released Modular Dreams - a collection of 200 presets for Arturia Moog Modular V.
Here’s what they have to say about it:
Modular Dreams makes a full use of all the features that Arturia Moog Modular V has to offer. The classic Moog tones are there, but you might be surprised by how innovative and […]

Arturia has announced version 2.0 of its Analog Factory software. The update is free for all registered owners, and includes numerous improvements and bug fixes.

New Features:

Includes 3500 sounds instead of 2000
Now includes presets from the acclaimed Jupiter-8V
Improved effects management
Vst 2.4 \ Cubase 4 ready

Main Bug Fixes:

Preset switching has been improved to avoid any problems whilst […]

Lineage is a high-quality universal refill consisting of 320 presets for the award-winning Korg Legacy Edition.
Details:

128 Legacy Cell presets
128 MS-20 Presets
64 Polysix Presets

You can preview Lineage below. More demos are available at the Nucleus Soundlab site.
Lineage for Korg Legacy is available now for electronic distribution for 29.95 EUR.

 

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Neuenberger have released a beta version of their JellyFilter v2.0 freeware polyphonic lead synth for Windows.
Here’s what’s changed since the alpha release:

Fixing Filters: Only the experimental Notch Filter needs some update now
Noise Frequency now has an effect on the sound
The LED Switch of the User Interface has been updated such that it correctly shows the […]

Audeon has announced the availability of a Mac OS X version of their flagship software synthesizer UFO (Unique Filters and Oscillators).
UFO is built using Audeon’s TransModal Synthesis technology, which makes sound programming particularly flexible and intuitive:

The sound is defined by various perceptual attributes such as Periodicity, Brightness, Noisiness, Chaos, etc. These sound characteristics are mapped […]

Neuenberger have released an alpha version of their JellyFilter v2.0 freeware polyphonic lead synth for Windows.
Technical details:

Polyphony / Timbrality: 4 voices per channel, 16 channels.
Oscillators: 2 Oscillators with Controllable Unisono per Osc: Saw, Sine, Square, Pulse with PWM, Noise.
Filter: 24dB LowPass and Bandpass with resonance, Highpass, envelope amount and cutoff, possibility for self-resonance (protect […]

Applied Acoustics Systems has released Ultra FX for Ultra Analog VA-1, the third title in its Sound Bank Series.
Description:
Ultra FX is a must-have complement of highly customizable sound ideas, room tones, and sound effects perfect for sound designers doing films, animations, or video games. It’s also a whole lot of fun!
You can preview Ultra FX […]

 

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FabFilter has released RTAS versions of all its plug-ins: FabFilter Timeless, Twin, Volcano, Simplon, and One. All FabFilter plug-ins now run natively in Pro Tools on Windows and Mac OS X, as well as in any VST or Audio Units host.
With this release, all plug-ins feature improved performance and elimination of occasional CPU spikes on […]

Arturia have released version 1.2 of their ARP2600V soft synth, a virtual recreation of the Arp 2600.
What’s new:

Universal Binary support
VST 2.4 Cubase 4 ready
A new installer, regrouping all previous updates

The update is a free download for registered users.

Tagu Audio Line (TAL) have released Vintager, a free analog-style monophonic VST synthesizer. According to TAL, Vintager features “a good sounding non linear modelled 24dB lowpass filter, three bandlimited oscillators and accurate envelopes are the heart of this synth.”
Description:
This synth is suitable for all kind of typical analog sounds even percussion sounds. Also sounds that […]

With the release of Tassman 4.1, Applied Acoustics Systems has finished their transition to support Intel-based Mac systems is now over. All of their Professional and Session Series instruments are now available on Mac OS X as Universal Binaries.
The Tassman 4.1 Update includes Intel-based Mac system support, RTAS plug-in on both Mac OS X and […]