Madrona Labs Debuts Kaivo, Physical Modeling Synthesizer

Madrona Labs has released Kaivo, a semi-modular software synthesizer that combines two ways of making sound: granular synthesis and physical modeling. Developer Randy Jones says: “Today we release Kaivo, our new software synthesizer. ‘Kaivo’ is Finnish for ‘well,’ as in, a deep well of sounds, and I’ve been working on deepening that well over the… Read More Madrona Labs Debuts Kaivo, Physical Modeling Synthesizer

Applied Acoustics Systems Chromaphone Review

Ronnie Rekkerd shared his thoughts today on Applied Acoustics Systems’ Chromaphone physical modeling synthesizer: With its physical modeling, Chromaphone produces wonderfully dynamic, expressive sounds. Experimenting pays off, as just the turn of a knob or two can yield completely different, unique sounds. Needless to say, Chromaphone is a fantastic synthesizer for cinematic, soundtrack type works.… Read More Applied Acoustics Systems Chromaphone Review

Free Physical Modeling String Synthesizer For Windows

String Theory is a flexible, delay based physical modeling synth which is capable of a wide range of plucked strings, atmospheric pads and ambiences, and unique hybrid synth sounds. String Theory also offers dual phrase arpeggiators. Each arp has its own speed, gate, and octave controls; which allows for complex patterns.

Orchestral & Band Brass, Woodwinds & Saxophones Virtual Instruments

Wallander Instruments has released two new virtual instrument collections, Orchestral & Band Brass and Woodwinds & Saxophones. Orchestral & Band Brass – contains 64 modelled instruments. Almost every instrument comes with one or several muted variations, making a total of 171 models. Woodwinds & Saxophones – This collection of woodwinds, saxophones and recorders contains 105… Read More Orchestral & Band Brass, Woodwinds & Saxophones Virtual Instruments

Arturia Brass 2.0

At the 2009 NAMM Show, Arturia introduced Brass 2, featuring virtual recreations of three wind instruments – a trumpet, a saxophone and a trombone. The characteristics of the real instruments have been analysed and modelled by Ircam Paris using mathematical algorithms. Here’s what’s new in Brass version 2.0: New physical modelling of the saxophone Two… Read More Arturia Brass 2.0