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.
The Thor Walkthrough series is a 28-part series of videos, covering all aspects of Thor. Each piece of the synthesizer is covered, with many example patches created for users to experiment with.… Read More Thor Polysonic Synthesizer – The Complete Walkthrough
Wave Casual has introduced a new geometry-based synthesizer, Nylon, for Mac & Windows.… Read More New Geometry-Based Synthesizer, Nylon
TOYBOX is a new collection of 130 modular software synthesis blocks for Reaktor Player.… Read More TOYBOX Offers Modular Synth Blocks For Reaktor Player
At the 2019 NAMM Show, we talked with Spectrasonics founder Eric Persing, who gave us an in-depth preview of the upcoming Omnisphere 2.6.… Read More Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2.6 Hands-On Demo
Numerical Audio has introduced RM-1 Wave Modulator, a new iPad app designed for exploring modulation effects, including Ring- Amplitude, Frequency and Phase Modulation.… Read More RM-1 Wave Modulator For iPad
Cherry Audio let us know about several new third-party modules for their Voltage Modular software synthesizer.… Read More Third-Party Modules For Voltage Modular Now Available
The VCV Host plugin includes two modules, one for instruments and one for effects. Both modules include stereo audio outputs and 16 parameter inputs.… Read More VCV Rack Gets VST Plugin Host
The video looks at ‘unobvious’ aspects of the module, and offers tips and tricks for using it in creative patches. … Read More Secrets Of The Mutable Instruments Rings
Alpha Forever – a node-based modular sound design system for Windows which allows you to create custom instruments and effects – is now available. … Read More Alpha Forever Modular Now Available For Windows
Following up on their epic Synth One project, Digital D1 explores different territory, inspired by classic digital synths of the 80’s and 90’s. … Read More AudioKit Intros Digital D1 Hybrid Synth For iPad
