Madrona Labs Intros Virta Voice-Controlled Synthesizer
Madrona Labs has introduced Virta, a voice-controlled software synthesizer for Mac & Windows. Here are some examples:
Category: Software Synthesizers & Samplers
Propellerhead Intros A-List Studio Drummer Rack Extension
Propellerhead has introduced A-List Studio Drummer, a new virtual drummer Rack Extension for Reason.
CV Toolkit Updated With User-Requested Features
Spektro Audio’s Ícaro Ferre let us know a major update to CV Toolkit – a set of software modules that you can use to control, modulate and sequence your synthesizers via control voltage (CV). “The new 2.2 update is quite significant,” says Ferre, “because it adds many user-requested features, such as the ability to save… Read More CV Toolkit Updated With User-Requested Features
Shape Synth 4 Updated With Ableton Link, Expanded Synthesis Capabilities
Developer Erik Sigth has released Shape Synth 4, an updated version of his polyphonic synth for the iPad. Shape is a 16-voice polyphonic synthesizer that lets you draw the shape of the oscillator waveform. The update adds Ableton Link support, enhanced synthesis capabilities and more. Here’s what’s new in Shape Synth 4:
Free Max For Live Kit Connects Ableton Live to Arduino, Mindstorms, littleBits and More
Today, Ableton announced their new Connection Kit, a free toolkit for music makers who want to use Live with technologies such as Arduino, LeapMotion, littleBits, Lego Mindstorms EV3 and OSC. Connection Kit developers pose the question: “Ever thought about using your webcam to control a synthesizer? Imagine creating a soundscape using weather data from the… Read More Free Max For Live Kit Connects Ableton Live to Arduino, Mindstorms, littleBits and More
How To Create A Drum Kit In Patterning, In 7 Minutes
This video, via pantsofdeath, demonstrates how to make a custom drum kit in Patterning.
New Software Synth Inspired By Vintage Video Logos
Psychic Modulation has released Phonec 2 – the latest version of a synth that was inspired by ‘the mystique of video logos you hear at the beginning of worn out VHS tapes’. Phonec 2 is capable of producing a wide range of sounds, such as vintage analogue tones, lo-fi synthscapes, ethereal pads, minimal techno sequences, and synthwave… Read More New Software Synth Inspired By Vintage Video Logos
Free, Open Source Software Synth For OS X & Windows, Synister
Synister is a free, open source synthesizer instrument for Windows and Mac. Synister was developed by students of TU-Berlin. They describe Synister as ‘the easy synthesizer. Here are the official demo videos:
Monoplugs Intros Monique, ‘A Unique Monophonic Digital Synthesizer’
Monoplugs has introduced Monique, a monophonic, subtractive, digital synthesizer for Linux, Mac & Windows.
New Synth, Wiggle, Offers Dynamic Waveshaping Engine
2nd Sense Audio has introduced Wiggle, a software synth for OS X & Windows that they say offers a dynamic waveshaping engine and intuitive user interface. Here’s the official video intro:
