Cakewalk Goes Mac With Z3TA+ Waveshaping Synthesizer

Cakewalk has announced that it’s going Mac with Z3TA+, its waveshaping synth. Z3TA+ offers a formidable sound synthesis generation engine, with unique per-oscillator waveshaping capability, vast filters, multi-stage envelope generators, morphing and advanced modulation matrix with powerful effects routing. Here’s what’s new in Z3TA+ 2.1: Completely redesigned user interface Quicker access to needed controls More parameters and… Read More Cakewalk Goes Mac With Z3TA+ Waveshaping Synthesizer

AudioMulch 2.2 Now Available – Here’s What’s New

Developer Ross Bencina let us know that a new version of AudioMulch – an interactive sound design and performance environment for Mac & Windows – is now available. Improvements in AudioMulch 2.2 include: Performers processing live audio or playing virtual instrument plug-ins will benefit from the responsiveness of the overhauled low-latency sound processing engine. The engine… Read More AudioMulch 2.2 Now Available – Here’s What’s New

What’s The Best Mac OS Version For Music Production? (Reader Poll)

Apple today released its Mac OS X Mountain Lion OS, the latest version of its personal computer operating system. Last time we checked, most of Synthtopia’s Mac-based musicians were still using Snow Leopard – and some developers are warning users to wait on Mountain Lion. If you’re a Mac music producer, weigh in on the… Read More What’s The Best Mac OS Version For Music Production? (Reader Poll)

IanniX, A Free Open Source Graphical Music Sequencer

This is an introduction to IanniX – a graphical open-source sequencer, based on the work of Iannis Xenakis. IanniX Features: Sequencer – IanniX can be used with a diversity of software and hardware tools. Real-time – IanniX can be modified and operated in real-time. Space & Time – IanniX’s graphical space spans several dimensions and time scales. Open Sound Control… Read More IanniX, A Free Open Source Graphical Music Sequencer