This video demo, by Marko Ettlich, explores the capabilities of the Sequential CIrcuits Prophet VS synthesizer. The Prophet VS is a vintage keyboard synthesizer from 1987 that uses ‘Vector Synthesis’. About the Prophet VS, Sound On Sound wrote: The Prophet VS really sounds like no other synthesizer of its time — and, I would venture, none since.… Read More The Sequential Prophet VS Synthesizer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-QoAbemLkQ Synthesist Mark Mosher has announced a new video series that will take a real-time look at sound design: In the videos I will offer real-time behind-the-patch footage taking you on sound design missions from INIT using a variety of sonic weapons. By simply coming along for the ride you’ll learn more about synthesis and… Read More New Video Series, Project: INIT, Explores Synthesis & Sound Design
Glitchbreaks – an iOS Universal manipulation tool for glitching breakbeats – is now available in the App Store. Glitchbreaks uses four audio channels setup like mute groups. You can quickly switch between them to construct new beats, or manipulate loop points to “Cut” or “Glitch” the breaks. Glitchbreaks can be used as a performance tool… Read More Glitchbreaks For iOS Now Available
Magic Echo Music has announced that it is taking ‘pre-orders’ for the PALette V2 – a semi-modular analog synthesizer that updates the original PALette. Here’s what’s new: The functions are mostly identical to the original PALette, the synth we love to make. The changes in V2 are realized through the notable improvements in circuit board… Read More New Semi-Modular Synthesizer, The MEM PALette v2
Rob Puricelli has been working with the new UVI Emulation II Sample Library, which recreates the 80s sounds of the Emulator II and Drumulator. He’s impressed: So, is this one of the best Emulator emulations out there? I’d have to say yes. I’m an Emulator fan. I’m an 80?s fan. I’m also a big lover of simple… Read More UVI Emulation II & Drumulation Review
The Ghost of Faffner Hall “Thomas Dolby” was uploaded by: HensonCompany
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Sound Magic has introduced Neo Transient, described as “a new concept for level independent dynamic processing”. Here’s what they have to say about Neo Transient: Unlike common compressors and limiters, Neo Transient reacts on Transients – those short peaks in the audio signal – rather than the overall signal loudness level. In this way, Neo… Read More Sound Magic Releases Neo Transient
How to Build a Controller (Making of The Mojo) was uploaded by: moldover
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Hervé Noury has released a new Mac software synth, Dazibao, that is designed to let you ‘draw your sound’: I finished a project called “Dazibao”. My objective was to create a music synthesizer easier to program than a modular system, but able to create complex evolutions of the sound also. In the same time, I… Read More New Mac Synth, Dazibao, Lets You ‘Draw Your Sound’
Sinevibes has announced that Reactive, an Audio Unit that turns any audio into melodic materia, is now available: Reactive is an AudioUnit effect plugin that turns any sound into melodic material. It detects the input signal’s dynamic envelope, and converts it into pitch information via an eight-note keyboard matrix. The pitch and envelope are then simultaneously… Read More Sinevibes Reactive Now Available
