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.
Spectrasonics has announced that Omnisphere, its hotly anticipated mega-synth, is now shipping with an MSRP of $499 US and €379 Euro. Omnisphere is cross-platform, compatible with Apple Macintosh OS X 10.4 and higher as a native Universal Binary and also with Microsoft Windows XP/Vista. Audio Units, VST, and RTAS plug-in formats are supported for compatibility… Read More Omnisphere Virtual Synthesizer Released
William H of InsideSynthesis does a great video review of the new Korg DS-10 synthesizer/sequencer for the Nintendo DS.
Nintendo DS & KORG synthesizer was uploaded by: cubiczech
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Ableton has announced a limited time promo for Live. If you buy or upgrade to Ableton Live 7 between September 1, 2008 and October 30, 2008 you will get Operator for free. The offer is valid for the following products: Ableton Live 7 Ableton Live 7 LE Upgrades from Live LE to Ableton Live 7… Read More Buy Ableton Live, Get Free Operator Synth
The Korg DS-10 Synthesizer – a software synthesizer for the Nintendo DS – is available now for order and will be shipping at the end of September. Features: Professional-grade music tool software for the Nintendo DS Two patchable dual-oscillator analog synth simulator, -part drum machine that uses sounds created with the analog synth simulator Six-track… Read More Nintendo Korg DS-10 Synthesizer Available For Order
SimpleSynth is exactly what you’d think it would be, a no-frills Mac software synth designed for when you just want to play without the hassle of firing up and configuring your favorite sequencing software. It’s got a complete general MIDI instrument set built in, and it can load Soundfonts and DLS files. Don’t plan on… Read More Free Synth For The Mac – SimpleSynth
Video demo of a new synth, Breme. Soon available as VSTi at yvanvolochine.com
Music Week: Day 1: Korg DS-10 synthesizer for Nintendo DS was uploaded by: Jed05
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U-No-62 is free virtual Juno synth, available in AU and VST formats. Features: More accurate filter sound. More overtones in the oscillators. Faster LFO rate (0.1-30HZ). A lot faster envelopes. Audio Unit available
The Psychosynth project aims to create an interactive modular soft-synth inspired by the ideas of the Reactable. Here’s how the Psychosynth creators describe their virtual instrument: Our main goal is to create a free software alternative to allow newbies, developers and professionals explore new ways of making music. It is also important to build a… Read More Psychosynth – Free Soft Synth Inspired By Reactable
