Institute for Computer Music and Sound Technology Announces SynStart Open-Source Framework

The Institute for Computer Music and Sound Technology has released an open-source Windows framework for developing virtual synthesizers: SynStart is a simple and straightforward free open source framework for audio programming in C++. It embeds all the interfaces and book keeping routines required to build stand-alone real-time sound generators for the Windows platform: A polyphonic… Read More Institute for Computer Music and Sound Technology Announces SynStart Open-Source Framework

VST Plug-in Offers Delay, Granulator, Vocoder And More

ndc Plugs has released Fragmental, a free Windows VST plug-in. Description: A complex multi-fx plugin incorporating a delay, granulator, three phase vocoder effects, a reversinator, and three types of modulation source. Incorporates a very flexible routing scheme capable of serial and parallel effects routings, and a new kind of modulation routing based on a kind… Read More VST Plug-in Offers Delay, Granulator, Vocoder And More

JazzMutant Ships Dexter Multi-Touch DAW Controller

JazzMutant has released Dexter, the latest addition to its range of multi-touch enabled controllers. While the Lemur’s modular concept aimed at maximum versatility and adaptability, Dexter is devoted to one unique master plan: bringing the power of Digital Audio Workstations to your fingertips in a creative and user-friendly manner. According to the company, the laptop-sized… Read More JazzMutant Ships Dexter Multi-Touch DAW Controller

Crysonic Announces immediate Availability of nXtasy V2 for OS X and PC

Crysonic has announced the release of nXtasy V2 and availability in Native Mac OSX AU,VST (PPC /Intel Mac) and PC VST formats. Description: nXtasy V2 is an Analog based multi-Octave Harmonic saturation Audio DSP plug-in supporting 64-Bit internal precision. nXtasy can be used through out the entire chain of music production from tracking, live use… Read More Crysonic Announces immediate Availability of nXtasy V2 for OS X and PC

New VST Synth Offers Moog-Style Filters

discoDSP have announced their new Discovery Pro virtual analog synthesiser, which features 12 oscillators (8 Virtual Analog + 4 Wave based) with extensive sound design capabilities. Discovery Pro features WAV support, 2X oversampling/undersampling, built-in arpeggiator, sync, FM, 12 filter types, panning modulation, stereo delay and gate effects, plus graphic envelope modulation. It can import Nord… Read More New VST Synth Offers Moog-Style Filters

Applied Acoustics Systems Intros Ultra FX Sound Bank for Ultra Analog VA-1

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… Read More Applied Acoustics Systems Intros Ultra FX Sound Bank for Ultra Analog VA-1