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

July 9, 2007July 9, 2007Leave a comment

Sugar Bytes Releases Artillery FX V2

Sugar Bytes has released version 2 of Artillery, a multi effect plug-in that lets you map effects key zones so they can be “played” via MIDI. Features: 28 Innovative High Quality Effects FX Activation via Midi in Toggle und Gate mode Realtime Key Quantisation Universal Modulator per Parameter Dry/Wet Envelope per effect Full Integration of… Read More Sugar Bytes Releases Artillery FX V2

July 8, 2007July 8, 2007Leave a comment

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

July 6, 2007July 6, 2007Leave a comment

New Free VST Synth – Entropy

De La Mancha has released a new free VST synth for Windows, Entropy.Entropy is a 3 osc subtractive synth with a set of pitch randomising options to generate melodies “all on it’s ownsome”.

July 6, 2007July 6, 2007Leave a comment

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

July 5, 2007July 5, 2007Leave a comment

Get A Synth For Free, But You Have To Pay To Tweak The Knobs

Odo Synths has come up with a unique way of marketing their virtual synths. Their distributing Six, a VST synth for Windows, for free. Six is a 6-operator FM synth and comes with a bank of 128 presets. If you want to be able to tweak the knobs, though, Odo is asking for a small… Read More Get A Synth For Free, But You Have To Pay To Tweak The Knobs

July 5, 2007July 5, 2007Leave a comment

VirSyn Updates TERA to Version 3.2.1

VirSyn has announced the release of TERA 3.2.1. A new “free running” mode for the multi segment envelopes of TERA opens a new door to polyrhythmical sounds and “endless” ambient textures. Besides this the distortion unit goes stereo and many bugfixes are also included.You can preview TERA below.

July 4, 2007July 4, 2007Leave a comment

Cakewalk Releases New Expansion Packs for Rapture and Dimension Pro

Cakewalk has released new expansion packs for their Rapture and Dimension Pro software synths. Biolabs Volume 1 is a new Rapture Expansion Pack containing 250 programs skillfully programmed by Biomechanoid. The Expansion Pack includes a 230 MB sample library hand selected by BiolabsAudio for use with Rapture’s sfz Expression Engine. All of the sounds have… Read More Cakewalk Releases New Expansion Packs for Rapture and Dimension Pro

July 4, 2007July 4, 2007Leave a comment

Sur-Audio Lab Intros COS and VOID Synthesizers For SonicCore Scope Systems

Sur-Audio Lab, a new 3rd party developer for the Scope system, has announced two new synthesizers that take advantage of the unique sound quality and architecture of the Scope system. VOID Features: Voices: 16 max (depends on the DSP’s and patch complexity) Sound generators: 2 main oscillator featuring 6 wave types and 2 modes each… Read More Sur-Audio Lab Intros COS and VOID Synthesizers For SonicCore Scope Systems

July 3, 2007July 3, 2007Leave a comment

Cakewalk Releases Studio Instruments Collection for Mac & PC

Cakewalk has released Cakewalk Studio Instruments, designed to be an easy-to-use and affordable consumer software instrument collection for Mac and PC. Cakewalk Studio Instruments has an estimated street price of $49.99. Cakewalk Studio instruments provides a Drum Kit, Bass Guitar, Electric Piano, and String Section that can be played stand alone or can compliment popular… Read More Cakewalk Releases Studio Instruments Collection for Mac & PC