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.
E-Phonic has released Drumatic 4 v1.0 – a 10 voice VST drum synthesizer for Windows 64-bit / 32-bit. Drumatic uses a mix of subtractive, FM and graintable synthesis to get the best results possible. Each of the 10 voices feature 2 oscillators, 2 stereo noise generators with over 30 noise types, 3 filters, 7 envelopes (pitch, filter and… Read More E-Phonic Releases Drumatic 4 Drum Synth For Windows
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Sunsine Audio has introduced Casino 2 – a new library of 64 presets for Cassini, featuring Basses, Leads, Pads, Arpeggiations, Chiptune, Formant and FM patches and more. Every preset has the modulation wheel routed, as well as all 4 performance modulation knobs assigned to aspects of the sound, giving you a high degree of real… Read More Casino 2 – 64 presets For Cassini From Sunsine Audio
One Red Dog Media has released an update to Arctic Keys – its iOS software synthesizer. Here’s what’s new in Arctic Keys 1.2.0: Audiobus support: Now you can stream live audio directly to other Audiobus-compatible apps. Background audio will be automatically enabled when Audiobus is connected Various bugs fixes
Audio Spillage has released Elecktroid, a new drum machine for Mac that’s described as ‘a fusion of drum synth and and drum sampler with a custom designed rhythm sequencer.’ Elecktroid blends synthesis and sample playback in a single integrated package.
Can your mobile device play this? Alex Gibson’s WAVE-PD1, aka WavePad, is a basic synth toy that sounds a bit like a theremin, built with HTML 5 audio. WavePad has a simple touchpad UI and generates sound based on the waveform and filter settings that you can select. It can also be affected using delay… Read More Can Your Mobile Device Play This? (HTML Audio Test)
Synth pioneer Wolfgang Palm demos his latest synth, PPG Wavegenerator for the iPad.
Reader Tim Webb, who blogs at his site discchord, did not waste any time in digging into iceGear’s new Cassini Synth for iPad and cranking out a video review. Cassini offers 3 OSCs, 2 Filters, AMP, 9 EGs, 6 LFOs, 3 band EQ, Saturator, 2 Delays and an Arpeggiator. “I managed to pry myself away… Read More CASSINI Synth for iPad Review
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
Tek’it Audio has released Genobazz Pro, a ‘pro’ version of their monophonic synthesizer plug-in for Windows: Genobazz Pro is designed to be as simple to use than Genobazz but with more control over your sound, better filters and a more effective modulation system to create a new range of sound for your music. Here’s a… Read More Tek’ It Audio Intros Genobazz Pro Synthesizer For Windows
