Vir2 Announces Aeris: Hybrid Choir Designer
Vir2 Instruments has announced Aeris, a hybrid choir designer instrument for Native Instruments Kontakt.
Category: Software Synthesizers & Samplers
Arturia Intros B-3 V Virtual Hammond Organ
Arturia has announced B-3 V — a new software simulation of the classic B-3 tonewheel organ and Leslie rotary speaker combo. While the B-3 V is designed to emulate the classic Hammond B3, it also updates it with new options, including: Voice Modulator – this lets you automate drawbars via LFO, envelopes and even a step sequence. These open up… Read More Arturia Intros B-3 V Virtual Hammond Organ
Audionomy Intros DM2 – A Pure Data Powered Drum Synth For iPad
Audionomy has introduced DM2 – a new synthesis-based drum machine, from the creator of DM1. DM2 is powered by Pure Data, an open source language for audio and visual synthesis. Along with a polymetric sequencer and an extensive song mode, DM2 includes a fully graphical editor for creating drum sounds. Here’s the official video intro:
FXpansion Announces Geist2 Beat Production System
Today audio software developer FXpansion announced the availability of Geist2, the new incarnation of their award-winning Geist. Geist2 is a sound-sculpting and beat production system with streamlined sample manipulation, arrangement, and modulation capabilities for intuitive and accelerated workflow. Geist2 is an advanced step-sequencer and sample-based drum machine realized in software, designed with an “elegant and… Read More FXpansion Announces Geist2 Beat Production System
Arturia Analog Lab 2 Offers 5,000 Sounds From 17 Classic Instruments
Arturia today announced the availability of Analog Lab 2 — a new incarnation of its composite virtual instrument that offers a broad selection of sounds from its V Collection 5 software bundle. While V Collection 5 is designed for people that want to dig into the synthesis options of their virtual instruments, Analog Lab 2 is designed for… Read More Arturia Analog Lab 2 Offers 5,000 Sounds From 17 Classic Instruments
$200,000 Synclavier Synthesizer Now A $200 App
Arturia today introduced Synclavier V – a new version of the classic Synclavier digital synthesizer for OS X & Windows. New England Digital’s Synclavier was originally introduced in 1979, and, back then, cost as much as a house. But, because of its unique capabilities, the Synclavier quickly found its way into top studios, movie soundtracks and recordings, including iconic… Read More $200,000 Synclavier Synthesizer Now A $200 App
Arturia Debuts V Collection 5 Classic Keyboards Collection
Today french soft- and hardware synth maker Arturia introduced the V Collection 5, their latest software instruments bundle, which includes five new instruments: the Synclavier, the Farfisa, the [Hammond] B3, the Stage 73, and a collection of classic pianos.
Propellerhead Announces Reason 9
Propellerhead Software today announced Reason 9, the latest version of their music production software. The updated Reason introduces a host of new devices, sounds, and creative tools.
iZotope VocalSynth Specializes In Vocoder, Polyvoice, Compuvox, and Talkbox Vocal Effects
iZotope has announced VocalSynth – a new plugin for OS X & WIndows that specializes in voice synthesis and vocal effects. VocalSynth offers four vocal engines – Vocoder, Polyvoice, Compuvox, and Talkbox – alongside specialized vocal effects and pitch correction. Here’s the official video intro:
Xen-Arts IVOR2 Offers New Options For Microtonal Synthesis
Xen-Arts has introduced IVOR2, a major update to their free Ivor microtonal virtual analog synthesizer for Linux & WIndows. IVOR2 is designed to be microtonal sound-designer’s virtual analog synthesizer, with a workflow tailored to microtonal synthesis. It’s also designed to be an educational tool for learning about subtractive sound synthesis and musical instrument intonation (microtuning and xenharmonics).
