CV Toolkit Lets You Use Virtual Modules With Hardware Analog Synthesizers

These videos offer an overview of CV Toolkit 1.1 –  a $19.99 standalone application that lets you use software modules to control analog synthesizers. It works by sending CV signals through any DC-coupled audio interface or Expert Sleeper’s ES-3 module. The 1.1 version ships with 15 virtual modules that offer different modulation options such as LFO,… Read More CV Toolkit Lets You Use Virtual Modules With Hardware Analog Synthesizers

Billy Corgan Plans 8-Hour Live Modular Synth Interpretation Of Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha

Smashing Pumpkin’s Billy Corgan has announced plans for an 8-hour modular synth ambient interpretation of Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha: On 2//28 I’ll be doing a show at Madame ZuZu’s Teahouse (Chicago); start time noon, and due to nature of performance it’ll last 8-9 hours. So see http://MadameZuzus.com in coming days for details on seating and admissions. As… Read More Billy Corgan Plans 8-Hour Live Modular Synth Interpretation Of Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha

Madrona Labs Updates Aalto Software Modular Synthesizer

Madrona Labs has released Aalto 1.5 – an updated version of its software modular synthesizer for Mac & Windows. Version 1.5 has some major compatibility improvements for both Windows and Mac users. Performance should be dramatically improved on some Windows systems. The new version has a new OpenGL-assisted renderer, so graphics are amazingly sharp, at… Read More Madrona Labs Updates Aalto Software Modular Synthesizer

CVToolbox Offers 24 LFOs, 16 EGs, 24 Mod Matrices

KissBox has introduced the CVToolbox – a complete standalone synthesizer control engine, that replaces up to 24 Low Frequency Oscillators, 16 Envelope Generators, and 24 modulation matrices. The CVToolbox is designed to work with any vintage or modern analog machine, modular or desktop format. You can then keep the space in your synthesizer rack for signal… Read More CVToolbox Offers 24 LFOs, 16 EGs, 24 Mod Matrices