Tag: software synthesizer

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.

BeepStreet Impakton Physical Modeling Percussion Synth For iOS (Sneak Preview)

BeepStreet, maker of the iOS synth Sunrizer, has announced Impakton – a new app designed to turn any surface into a playable percussive instrument. Here’s what they have to say about it: You just slap your desk like a real drum, the transient acoustic signal is fed into the physical modeling engine and turned into… Read More BeepStreet Impakton Physical Modeling Percussion Synth For iOS (Sneak Preview)

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MegaCurtis Granular Synthesizer For iOS v1.3 (Sneak Preview)

The Strange Agency has announced an update to MegaCurtis, its granular synthesizer for iOS. Here’s a video introduction to MegaCurtis 1.3. Features covered include: Keyboard Overlay Audio Trim Modulation Modes and Scales Wave View Fat Keys & Skinny Keys Live Mode Note that this is a sneak preview – the currently available version, as of… Read More MegaCurtis Granular Synthesizer For iOS v1.3 (Sneak Preview)

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New iPad App, Petites Ondes, Recreates The Ondes Martenot

Reader Masao Suzaki wrote us to lets us now about a new iPad app, Petites Ondes, that recreates the Ondes Martenot. The Ondes Martenot is an early electronic music instrument, created in 1928 by Maurice Martenot, that allows for continuous gliding between pitches. The last official Ondes Martenot instruments were produced in 1988. The Ondes Martenot was used… Read More New iPad App, Petites Ondes, Recreates The Ondes Martenot

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New Steampunk Synthesizer Collection – Music Laboratory Machines

Hollow Sun has introduced a new bundle of steampunk software synthesizers, Music Laboratory Machines – ‘the sounds of a past future’.  Features: 48kHz/24-bit Advanced Retro Synthesis Engines All ten Music Laboratory Machines in one bundle Discount on bundle price Varied range of unusual and unique sound generators Samples from vintage equipment and valve gear Unique… Read More New Steampunk Synthesizer Collection – Music Laboratory Machines

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Futuristic TC-11 Synth Dispenses With ‘Fake Hardware’ Interfaces

Bit Shape has introduced TC-11, a new software synth dispenses with fake hardware interfaces and instead goes wildly futuristic. WIth TC-11, there are no on-screen knobs, keys, or sliders to fiddle with; all synthesis is driven by your multi-touch performance. Touch relationships like distances / angles / timings perform all the controller functions. Every synthesis… Read More Futuristic TC-11 Synth Dispenses With ‘Fake Hardware’ Interfaces

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