Steinberg has release Retrologue 2, a major update to the virtual analog synthesizer. The update brings more oscillators, new filter types, a Resonator, more modulation options, more effects, a programmable arpeggiator and hundreds of new presets.
Korg has introduced iDS-10 – a portable synthesizer studio for iPhone, an evolution of the original DS-10 app for the Nintendo DS platform. Korg iDS-10 combines a virtual analog synthesizer, voice synthesizer, and drum machine, inspired by the design of the original Korg DS-10. The app gives you a hand-held system for creating electronic music.
K-Devices has introduced Terra – a polyphonic Max For Live synth, incorporating frequency modulation, phase distortion, ring modulation and wave shaping. Terra’s three wavetable oscillators can be switched between four analogue-style wave shapes – Sine, Triangle, Saw and Square – and the spiky Pulsar wave, then mangled, morphed and amplified using the Phase Distortion, Bend and… Read More K-Devices Intros Terra Polyphonic Synthesizer For Ableton Live
NUSofting has introduced Modelonia 2, a major update to their physical modeling synthesizer for Mac & Windows.
‘Experimental sound mini lab’ SoundScaper has been updated with morphing scenes, improved MIDI and AudioBus support, and more. SoundScaper is designed for creating soundscapes, atmospheric textures, drones, glitches and noises based on circuit bending ideas. Here’s what’s new in SoundScaper 1.4:
Arturia has released an update to its iSEM for iOS, adding Audio Unit Extension support.
Today, Ableton has announced that its new technology, Link, is now available to test as part of the latest free Ableton Live release, Live 9.5.1 beta. Link enables users to play electronic instruments together “with the freedom of a live band and without the hassle” of MIDI setup. The technology keeps devices in time over… Read More Ableton Link: Available Now in Free Ableton Live Beta Update
This week, Sample Logic announced Cinemorphx, their “groundbreaking” cinematic virtual instrument library. Intended for use in sound design or music production, and powered by Native Instruments’ Kontakt Player platform, the library is built on the framework of Sample Logic’s Cinematic Guitars Infinity. Totaling more than 6,000 presets and 30 GB, Cinemorphx is made up of… Read More Sample Logic Introduces Cinemorphx for Kontakt
Native Instruments has introduced Flesh – a new ‘performance instrument’ designed for turning rhythmic source material into all the elements of a complete production, including basslines, melodies, chords, harmonies, and more. Flesh lets you load up to 12 samples, then it analyzes the transients and spectral profile of the sound. This information is transformed it… Read More Native Instruments Intros Flesh Performance Instrument
Developer Christophe Duquesne has released version 2 of SpringSound – a physical-modeling audio synthesizer. Version 2 adds support for Multidimensional Polyphonic Expression (MPE) and more. MPE support means that you can use modern MIDI controllers that allow for continuous control over the expression (pitch bend, volume, timbre, etc) of each individual note that you play.
