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.
Odo Synths has released a new “donationware” software synth, Double Six version 2. It’s a 6-operator FM synth for Windows with 32 DX7 algorithms and 16 4-operator algorithms. Changes in this version: Operators have 11 different waveforms Every operator has a clipper 2 octave sequencers 3 envelopes with retrigger mode on BPM rates. 3 LFOs… Read More Free Windows Software Synth
Speaker Blower Records has unleashed SB-3 LE, a free “Stereo Phat Vintage Synth” for Windows. It looks like they really hate Macs too, from the site: VSTi for PC only – NO MAC VERSION! Features: Stereo Detunable synthesizer with mono or polyphonic modes Full Stereo Architecture 3 oscillators Ring Modulation Two multimode filters Two Lfos Two… Read More Free Windows Software Synthesizer
Sonic Charge has intoduced a new software synth, Synplant, that’s great looking but offers a bizarre interface. Instead of creating patches the conventional way by turning dials and knobs, Synplant lets you explore a world of organic sounds by planting seeds that grow into synth patches. The purpose of this product is “to move focus… Read More If Somebody Dropped Acid And Invented A Synthesizer, It Might Look Like This
Ohm Force has announced a fun contest – How The Minimonsta Saved The World. How it works: you make a cool track with Minimonsta before November 30th (you can use the free demo version), you send it to Ohm Force, you win cool stuff. Details here. How The Minimonsta Saved The World comic below:
PASY02 (App Store link) is a new synthesizer based on a physical simulation. It retails for $0.99. Description: You can enjoy the sound visually with PASY02. Swing the net on the screen to control the sound.?If you pull the net, it waves under tension and the sound changes. The net tention parameter settings are configurable.?You… Read More New iPhone Synthesizer Based On Physical Stimulation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs1rk6M-n60 SampleModeling has announced an amazingly realistic virtual instrument, Tenor Saxophone: We are proud to present the result of our collaboration with Stefano Lucato. Stefano was the developer, along with Dr. Giorgio Tommasini, of the Stradivari Violin and the Gofriller Cello. Stefano Lucato & Samplemodeling created the next groundbreaking virtual instrument: the Tenor Saxophone! It´s… Read More Amazing New Tenor Saxophone Virtual Instrument
Baby Bion is free synth designed for Soundscapes and Atmospheres, but it can also be used as a general Lightweight Synth. The developed Dual Oscillator provides over 3500 different waveforms which can be mixed in many flexible ways including FM. Here are the main features: Dual Oscillator – The Oscillator provides 2 waveforms which can be… Read More Free VST Instrument For Windows
A demo of Noise.io – an iPhone synthesizer – with Chemical Brothers’ style arpeggiation/sequencing.
A demo of the Korg DS-10 Synth using four units. XSEEDgames has several more Korg DS-10 demos at YouTube.
Yonac Software has introduce an iPhone synthesizer, miniSynth. miniSynth is a vintage-modeling keyboard synth for the iPhone platform, featuring dual oscillators, adjustable retro-style sound filter, attack/decay, glide and a tape-delay influenced delay unit. Features: Two variable-range, “old school” oscillators Four individual waveforms per oscillator (triangular, sawtooth, sine and square) Six stops per oscillator, giving approximately… Read More miniSynth – An iPhone Synthesizer
