Yonac Intros Magellan – A ‘Professional Analog Modelling Synthesizer’ For iPad

Yonac Software has announced Magellan, described as a “professional analog modelling synthesizer’ for the iPad. Features: Two independent polyphonic synth engines, with a total of 6 configurable oscillators. Polyphonic unison mode giving 24 simultaneous wave generators. Two filter banks per synth engine, each bank with its dedicated envelope and 11 unique filter types to choose… Read More Yonac Intros Magellan – A ‘Professional Analog Modelling Synthesizer’ For iPad

July 19, 2012July 20, 201214 Comments

New Drum Machine For Ableton Live, The Beatdown

Steve at Sonic Faction sent word about The Beatdown, a new drum machine for Ableton Live: We crafted The Beatdown from the ground up, giving users superior sound quality and unprecedented control. We started by sampling the Elektron Machine Drum and rebuilding it inside of Ableton, staying true to the instrument’s unique design. Inspired by… Read More New Drum Machine For Ableton Live, The Beatdown

July 17, 2012July 17, 20124 Comments

FXpansion Intros DCAM Dynamics & FREEComp

FXpansion has introduced DCAM Dynamics – a suite of four dynamics plugins; and DCAM FreeCom – a free circuit-modelled compression plugin. Here’s what they have to say about them:

July 17, 2012July 17, 20126 Comments

James Middleton – Fluorescence

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6Udmdz5SVU Reader James Middleton shared his video for Fluorescence, noting: My song, “Fluorescence,” is really about 14 years old — but I rerecorded it between 2010 and 2011. The original track I did using a VFX-SD back in 1997 or 1998. The new track (that you hear in this video) was realized using only software VST… Read More James Middleton – Fluorescence

July 16, 2012July 15, 2012Leave a comment

Hypernoodle – A Berlin School Synth Jam

Sunday Synth Jam: Reader Matt Hill shared this Berlin School synth jam, recorded live in one take. Here’s what he has to say about the track, Hypernoodle: I’m using Five12’s Numerology combined with the Novation Launchpad to sequence the Moog Voyager, with the Doepfer Dark Time controlling the Dark Energy. Drums and sweep FX are from… Read More Hypernoodle – A Berlin School Synth Jam

July 15, 2012July 15, 20123 Comments

Cloned Roland HyperSaw VST For Windows

Reader aymat let us know about Superfake – a free/nagware VST for Windows that emulates the famous Roland Supersaw: Place it behind you synth in the audio chain or route any other signal thru it. When feeded with a saw wave, the output will sound like a Superwave. But every other signal will also do it.… Read More Cloned Roland HyperSaw VST For Windows

July 15, 2012July 15, 2012Leave a comment

Korg Monotribe Tip

Here’s a reader tip for users of the Korg Monotribe: Hi, I just found out that you can sync your Monotribe to MIDI equipment using an iPhone with a MIDI interface, and thought other readers may be interested. Using the TR-606 emulator in the Funkbox app, the “KD” drum triggers the Monotribe sync-in. So, make a… Read More Korg Monotribe Tip

July 15, 2012July 15, 20128 Comments

Face-Melting Keytar Jam

Sunday Synth Jam: This video is a few years old, but the face-melting keytar jam is still scorching – Majic Conner doing an impromptu version of his song Bach Rock. via reader Danny, who says: Not only is this what this guy says at the end of this incredible keytar performance…..it’s what I said to my dreams… Read More Face-Melting Keytar Jam

July 15, 20124 Comments

MicroTones – a Microtonal Synth For iOS

MicroTones – a microtonal synthesizer for iOS – was recently updated to version 1.1. Here’s what’s new in MicroTones 1.1: added audio recording – touch lower left button for direct sound recording added iTunes File Sharing – get your recorded sounds directly from iTunes app added info panel with short how to MicroTones is a… Read More MicroTones – a Microtonal Synth For iOS

July 14, 2012July 14, 20122 Comments

Synchroid – A Sequenced Synthesizer For Android

Synchroid is a sequenced synthesizer for Android that’s designed to make it easy for anyone to quickly make some music. Features: Unique touch-sequencer Oversampled phase-modulation oscillators Silverbox-esque filter ladder filter emulation. Tape delay with wow & flutter Sychroid is available now in the Google Play store. via Göran Sandström

July 14, 2012July 15, 20125 Comments

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