FXpansion has released Strobe2 – a software polysynth that updates the original’s realistic analog modeling synthesis with ‘a slew of enhancements and requested features.’ Highlights include an effects section, revamped arpeggiator, deeper modulation processing, preset-morphing, randomizing and a scalable vector interface for retina and 4K displays. Here’s the official video intro:
This video, via keyboardmag1, is their ‘first look’ overview of the new Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2.0.
This pair of videos preview System 63 – a collection of Euro- and 5U-inspired modules for Native Instruments’ new Reaktor 6.
Two days ago, Advanced MIDI controller creator ROLI introduced the Seaboard RISE, their most affordable expressive MIDI keyboard controller yet. Today, they released this video that features three of the new RISE controllers in action:
ViaDSP has announced the release of Smart Chorus, a chorus Audio Unit and VST plug-in with a selectable envelope follower.
Bitcount has introduced AnalogKit for iPad – an app that lets you play, share, and build synths and effects in ‘an incredible digital playground’. Analogkit takes full advantage of its digital nature and lets you hook anything into anything or chain together as many of a thing as you like, According to the developers, ‘AnalogKit… Read More AnalogKit For iPad “A Music Hacker’s Paradise”
Advanced MIDI controller creator ROLI today announced the new Seaboard RISE, their most affordable expressive MIDI keyboard controller yet. Like the Seaboard GRAND, the Seaboard RISE reimagines the keyboard as a pressure-sensitive, continuous surface that responds to even the subtlest gestures. This lets you change the sound of each note in three dimensions, with left/right, up/down, and in/out movements of… Read More ROLI Debuts Seaboard RISE Expressive MIDI Controller
Plogue has released Alter/Ego a free vocal synthesis plugin, for Mac & Windows, that is tailored for musical needs. To use, type in your lyrics, and then play on your MIDI keyboard. It’s a true synthesizer, the sound can be extensively modified for easy and expressive performances. Daisy is the first voice bank available and is free. Additional… Read More Free Voice Synthesis Plugin, Alter/Ego
Developer Roger Mann has updated Rubycon – a software step sequencer for iPad – adding external MIDI control and more.
Sinevibes has introduced Hologram, a creative effect processor that resynthesizes sound in real time. Hologram splits the input signal into multiple frequency bands, analyzes each band’s dynamics, and then recreates the signal’s spectrum with an array of sine oscillators. The result is a wide variety of pleasantly smooth synthetic tones whose spectral and dynamic characteristics are controlled by the… Read More Sinevibes Intros Hologram Spectral Audio Resynthesizer
