virtual analog synthesizer

Arturia has released Moog Modular V 2.5, the latest version of its virtual Moog Modular.

Changes in Moog Modular V v2.5:

• Switch to Syncrosoft copy protection.
• VCF audio quality improvements.
• Lower CPU utilization on Mac OS X.
• Better Audio Unit compatibility (Digital Performer most notably).
• Ability to use NRPN MIDI messages for automation.
• Better handling of control surfaces while changing preset.
• New presets added.
• MIDI RPN “pitch bend range” message is now recognized.
• Miscellaneous Bug fixes.

Moog Modular V is available for PC and Mac (VST/AU/RTAS) for $249 USD / 229 EUR.

NLog Free Synth (App Store link) is a free iPhone synthesizers, based on the NLog Sound Engine.

Features:

• 32 factory sounds, plus 7 bonus sounds
• Sound playback using NLog Sound Engine.
• Editing by 4 selectable performance parameter

Description:

Substractive sound algorithm with classic analog waveforms. Professional 44.1 kHz Stereo CD quality with internal high performance realtime floating point engine. Real POLYPHONIC synth.

Sound generator features:

• 2 Oscilators with classic sine, square, sawtooth and triangle waveforms as well as 5 additional complex artificial waveforms
• True pulsewidth modulation, frequency modulation and ring modulation
• Noise generator
• Filter with cutoff and resonance control
• 3 Envelope generators
• 2 LFOs each including delay and sample & hold
• Rich set of modulation parameter
• Stereo delay with cross-feed
• chorus
• distortion
• 32 factory sounds plus 7 bonus sounds

Keyboard:

• sliding octave control
• dynamic velocity from vertical position
• optional after touch modulation

If you’ve used NLog Free Synth, leave a comment with your thoughts!

ATTENTION: Keep care of resonance, feedback, ultra low and high frequencies when working with headphones or strong amplification.

Musicrow has released The Heavenly Prophecy, a patch library of  “200 extraordinary sounds for your Arturia Prophet V.”

Description:

This soundset takes the Prophet 5 and the Prophet VS to new extremes!

The Heavenly Prophecy is focused on delivering inspiring up-to-date sounds with the special Prophet flavor. The crystal leads will shine, the stab sounds will drill holes in your heart, and the fabulous mystic pads will make you cry. This is our prophecy!

A demo bank with 20 free presets is available for instant download.

The Heavenly Prophecy retails for $50.80.

The Waldorf microQ synthesizer was derived from the Waldorf Q Synthesizer and packed into a 2u rack housing.

These audio demos feature Waldorf MicroQ synth sounds created and programmed by morpheus2027 that showcase the MicroQ’s versatility, with an emphasis on modern dance sounds. Read more…

Here’s a preview of Akai’s new MPD18 and Miniak synthesizer from Frankfurt Musikmesse 09. Read more…