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.
Togu Audio Line has released TAL-Elek7ro Version 2.0, an update to the free software synth for Mac and Windows. The developers note that the update changes the character of the filters and envelope. Because of this, they created this as a new plugin, so that it can run in parallel to previous versions, so you… Read More Free Software Synth For Mac & Windows, TAL-Elek7ro 2.0
In this Spectrasonics Trilian tutorial, Michael Babbitt shows you how to use Trilian to create an electro style bass patch.
Naughty Panther’s DroneStation – a $1.99 software synth for the iPhone with a unique UI – is now available (App Store link). Naughty Panther’s Chris Randall calls it “a 2-osc synth with a resonant 4PLP filter” that “does all the things that such a synth should do.” More info here.
Open Labs has introduced SoundSlate, what they call “the ultimate virtual instrument player” and hardware DAW for your keyboard workstation or MIDI controller. SoundSlate puts Open Labs’ music operating environment, including the virtual instrument host Riff, 8000+ of sounds and effects, a robust audio i/o, and a powerful computer core running Windows XP, into a… Read More New Open Labs SoundSlate “The Ultimate Virtual Instrument Player”
KX77FREE’s Kx-Modulad 2.0 is a free “analog” style modular synth for Windows with stereo SF2 player and an additive synthesis WaveTracer to build waveforms.
Free Music Software: Cakewalk has dropped the price on its SFZ+ Professional SoundFont Player for Windows from $60 to $0. Description: rgc:audio’s revolutionary SoundFont player sample-playback engine, packed in a professional VST/DXi instrument. Outstanding sound quality, stereo built-in effects, adjustable CPU/quality settings to adjust it to your hardware, fully multitimbral operation, multiple stereo outputs, several… Read More Cakewalk Drops Price On SFZ+ From $60 To $0
[BLOK] is a new modular synthesizer for Windows, originally designed as a platform for teaching audio synthesis to students. Features: Classic synthesizer modules such as Oscillators, Filters, Envelopes and Effects Easy to use interface. Blok was originally created as an educational program to teach audiodesign principles. This means that each module is simple to understand.… Read More New [BLOK] Modular Synth For Windows
iPhone Music Software: Check out this visual demo of PatternMusic (App Store link) a gorgeous new matrix synthesizer for the iPhone. PatternMusic retails for $4.99. Detailed specs below. If you’ve used PatternMusic, leave a comment and let me know what you think of it!
U-He has announced ACE (Any Cable Everywhere) – a new modular software synthesizer. Description: The selection of modules and clear layout make ACE the ideal instrument for newcomers delving into the fascinating world of modular synthesis. The number of ways to connect modules together is practically infinite, and you will soon discover how much more… Read More First Look: The U-He Ace Modular Synthesizer For Mac & Windows
Free Windows Music Software: Asymptotic Valley has released Inorganic1, a free virtual synthesizer for Windows based on subtractive synthesis. Features: 2 Oscillators, each with subtractive option 2 Oscillator Phase Offset Modulations Adjustable Oscilloscope with input selection State Variable Filter with ADSR Envelope Amplitude Envelope ADSR Delay Effect Reverb Effect VST/Standalone If you give Inrganic1 a… Read More New Free Software Synthesizer For Windows – Inorganic1
