Jason at KeyToSound sent us word of a contest that they are running that is probably the first ever synth sound scavanger hunt. KeyToSound’s NexSyn has a cool feature, NetNotes, that lets you share, browse, preview and download synth sound presets via the Internet. Here’s a screen capture of the NexSyn preset browser that shows… Read More Keytosound Announces NetNotes Synth Sound Scavanger Hunt
Propellerhead has announced it has started beta testing for Reason 4. Reason 4 introduces: Thor, a sophisticated synthesizer; The ReGroove mixer, a new way to adjust the rhythmic feel of tracks; RPG-8, a versatile arpeggiator; A newly rebuilt sequencer; and Workflow enhancements that give musicians the control and power to make great sounding music faster… Read More Propellerhead Reason 4 Sneak Preview
Maizesoft has introduced Maize Sampler, a sample engine that lets you share your samples with musicians around the world. Features: Propagation (VSTi export) with pre-defined UI styles Keyswitching between 12 layers Disk-streaming Sample-mapping, velocity layering 16 channels, 4 stereo output, 32 polyphonies Supports 8, 16, 24 bit sample rate Built-in simple reverb and EQ Both… Read More Maizesoft Debuts Maize Sampler
Nucleus Soundlab has released Butterfly Effect, a new patchset for the Image-Line Sytrus. Sytrus brings FM, additive and subtractive sound design together in a semi-modular fashion. You can preview the sound library below. Description: Butterfly Effect uses these methods together to sculpt a breathtakingly fresh, innovative set of patches. Sound Designer Richard Lichten has concentrated… Read More Nucleus Soundlab Release Butterfly Effect Patchset For Image Line Sytrus
VirSyn has released an updated version of its Poseidon virtual synth. New in POSEIDON 1.3 Features: “Waterfall” spectrum display for better visualization of the sound model Tracking parameter for residual noise component allows for more realistic/artistic usage of filtered noise in sounds 80 new presets / 29 new sound models Bugfixes: Mac: MIDI program change… Read More VirSyn Releases Poseidon 1.3
Native Instruments has published a free tutorial video (.mov) on using Battery 3.
Pipeloops has released a new sample library for Kontakt-2, Cavaillé-Coll Organ of the Église de la Madeleine (Paris), that brings the sounds of a large French romatic cathedral organ to your studio. It comprises a small number of select combinations of stops, ranging from the soft sounds of the 8′-Fonds to the full and glorious… Read More Pipeloops Releases Virtual Cavaillé-Coll Organ For Kontakt-2 And Hauptwerk
Nexoft’s LoopAZoid is a free tool for playing one-shot samples in your songs. One instance holds up to 48 different samples, which can be freely assigned to up to 96 different MIDI notes – two each, for forward & reverse playback. Each of the 48 sample channels has a pre-defined MIDI note attached; triggering these… Read More Get A Free VST Sampler!
Vienna Symphonic Library has released the new Vienna Instruments Collection Special Brass. Description: Like the recently released Special Woodwinds, the 21 GB Vienna Instruments Collection Special Brass offers resonant rarities that a first-rate virtual orchestra can’t do without. To create the perfect counterpart for Vienna’s now famous Epic Horns, the team recorded an ensemble of… Read More Vienna Symphonic Library Releases Special Brass Virtual Instruments Collection
Native Instruments has released a free library add-on with three artist drum kits for the acclaimed percussion sampler BATTERY 3. The new kits were designed by NI endorsees Gorillaz, Einstuerzende Neubauten, and Turntablerocker, and are based on exclusive custom sounds from these artists’ own productions. The “Dracula Eastwood” kit by Gorillaz producer Curtis Lynch provides… Read More Native Instruments Releases Free Battery 3 Libraries From Gorillaz, Einstuerzende Neubauten, and Turntablerocker
