Dave Smith, Father Of MIDI, To Get Technical Grammy

Dave Smith – before he created the Mopho synthesizer, the Evolver synthesizer, the Tetra synthesizer and the Tempest analog drum machine – warmed up by creating the Prophet line of synths and a little standard called MIDI. While synth fans have long recognized Smith as one of the pioneers of modern electronic music instruments, he… Read More Dave Smith, Father Of MIDI, To Get Technical Grammy

Soundiron Intros Ambius 2: Systematik Atmospheric Synth

SoundIron has introduced Ambius 2: Systematik – a flexible and adaptive sample based atmospheric synth. Here’s what the developers have to say about Ambius 2: We wanted a broad collection of richly nuanced flavors with the ability to freely layer, blend and reshape a wide mix of percussive, tonal and textural elements into custom multi-layered dynamic… Read More Soundiron Intros Ambius 2: Systematik Atmospheric Synth

Magellan Jr Brings ‘Professional Analog Modeling Synth’ To iPhone, iPod Touch

Yonac Software has released Magellan Jr – a ‘professional analog modeling synthesizer’ for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Magellan Jr offers full FX rack, three oscillators, dual filters, multiple unison stages, extensive modulation matrix, arpeggiator, and a polyphonic step-sequencer. Magellan Jr and Magellan are completely compatible: presets, sequences and sound recordings are easily interchangeable. Details… Read More Magellan Jr Brings ‘Professional Analog Modeling Synth’ To iPhone, iPod Touch

Stylophone S2 A Fully Spec’d ‘Super-Fat’ Analogue Synth

The iconic Stylophone pocket keyboard, played by everyone from David Bowie to Kraftwerk to Orbital to Gotye, is getting the ‘pro’ treatment. Dubreq Ltd is introducing the Stylophone S2 – a ‘fully spec’d’ analogue synthesizer, designed and built in the UK. While the original Stylophone is a fun instrument, the Stylophone S2 offers much more sophisticated features,… Read More Stylophone S2 A Fully Spec’d ‘Super-Fat’ Analogue Synth

Impact Soundworks Releases Shreddage 2: Absolute Electric Guitar

Impact Soundworks has released a new  virtual guitar instrument Shreddage 2: Absolute Electric Guitar. According to the developer, Shreddage 2 is designed for maximum realism and playability, incorporating: sustains, power chords, staccatos, palm mutes, portamento slides, hammer-on/pull-offs, multiple vibrato types, and neck slides.  Shreddage 2 also includes a free virtual amp simulator by Peavey Electronics,… Read More Impact Soundworks Releases Shreddage 2: Absolute Electric Guitar

PX7 Brings Classic Yamaha DX7 Sound To Propellerhead Reason

Propellerhead has introduced PX7 FM Synthesizer, a new six-operator FM synth in Propellerhead’s Rack Extension format, based on the classic Yamaha DX7. The PX7 FM Synthesizer is patch-compatible with the classic it’s based on. Patches from the original are included with PX7, and Propellerhead has an online patch converter that takes Yamaha DX7 patches and… Read More PX7 Brings Classic Yamaha DX7 Sound To Propellerhead Reason