A software synthesizer, also sometimes known as a virtual synth, is a computer program designed to create and control a variety of sounds. The concept of the modern synthesizer was defined by Robert Moog in the mid to late 1960\’s, but software synthesizers did not become popular until the late 1990\’s.
Here are the most recent posts at Synthtopia about software synthesizers.
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
Developer James Navarro let us know that he’s updated SquareSynth, an 8-bit style software synthesizer, based on the NES, adding AudioBus and more. SquareSynth is a table-based synthesizer, and NES simulator for iOS, based on old-school chiptune trackers. Using the tables you can create sounds similar to 8-bit game consoles, and computers.
Elliott Garage has released a major update to EGSY01, a virtual analog synthesizer for iOS. The update adds Inter-App Audio support, improved MIDI, and arpeggiator and more. Here’s what’s new in EGSY01 version 2:
VotanDSP has introduced the Votan Platform – a new solution for bridging the worlds of iOS music applications and DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) based music production. Here’s what they have to say about it: How many times have you touched a great music app on iOS only to realize it’s limitations begin at the first… Read More VotanDSP Intros The Votan Platform, A ‘Telepathic’ Synth Engine For iOS & Mac
Developer Yuri Turov has released Xynthesizr, a free software synth that combines matrix sequencing, generative music features & a full-fledged synthesizer. With its synthesizer and morphing features, Xynthesizr can be a classic ToneMatrix, an arpeggiated synth, a soft ambient generator, a drone machine and more. Features: Audiobus support Sequencer features: 1-32 steps variable pattern length Shake… Read More Free Software Synth, Xynthesizr, Combines Matrix Sequencing With Generative Algorithms
Virsyn has introduced Cube Synth – a new software instrument designed to combine the power of additive synthesis with easy editing and morphing capabilities. Here’s what Virsyn has to say about Cube Synth: Intelligent sound morphing capabilities enables you to easily create complex evolving sound scapes, vocal phrases or stunning rhythms simply by choosing up… Read More Virsyn Intros Cube Synth For iPad
One Red Dog Media has released Arctic Pro Synthesizer – a new software synth & vocoder for iPad. Arctic Pro is a modern subtractive synthesizer for the Apple iPad that does not aim to model or re-create vintage synths of yesteryear, but instead is designed to offer “a rude, rough, bold and tough palette of… Read More Arctic Pro Synthesizer / Vocoder For iPad Now Available
apeSoft has updated iDensity, its granular synthesizer for iOS, adding support for live input granulation via Mic, Line or AudioBus and more. Here’s what’s new in iDensity 1.5: Live Input Granulation via Mic/Line or Audiobus Effect/Receiver Sample load pitch bug fixed New Fine Controls for slider parameters Keyboard value input for all parameters Keyboard add or… Read More iDensity Granular Synth Now Supports Live Input Granulation
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Voice Bot is a real time channel vocoder for the iPad. Using the microphone, your voice modulates the synth resulting in a robot like singing voice. The synth engine, also known as the carrier, comes with the oscillator shapes saw, square, pulse and noise and a pitch lfo. For the modulation part of the engine… Read More Voice Bot iPad Vocoder Now Available
