The Collidoscope Synthesizer – A Collaborative ‘Musical Microscope’

The Collidoscope, above, is a hardware synth prototype, created by researchers Ben Bengler & Fiore Martin, that is a ‘musical microscope’ for up to four people.  “Think of Collidoscope as a musical microscope that allows you to zoom into sounds and explore their beautiful peculiarities, and in the next moment, to play and perform your sonic discoveries like… Read More The Collidoscope Synthesizer – A Collaborative ‘Musical Microscope’

Steinberg Intros Padshop Pro Granular Synthesizer

Steinberg has released Padshop Pro – a granular synthesizer for Windows and Mac. Padshop Pro is an enhanced version of Steinberg’s VST granular synthesizer and is designed to ‘fit the requirements of professional sound designers and skilled creatives’. Features: Advanced granular synthesis engine with 2 independent layers and individual oscillator, edit and FX sections Up… Read More Steinberg Intros Padshop Pro Granular Synthesizer

Gotharman’s Little Deformer

Here’s a quick look at Gotharman’s Little Deformer – a new granular effects processor with sampler and sequencer. Gotharman’s Little deFormer combines a granular effects processor with special effects like TimeStretcher, Step-Granulator and PitchShaper. It also offers more usual effects like Reverb, delay, distortion, compressor, filters and bit manipulation, with some special parameters, with a… Read More Gotharman’s Little Deformer