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Sequential Prophet X – The Perfect Instrument?

Synthesist and developer Tim Shoebridge shares his thoughts on the Sequential Prophet X, the synthesizer he describes as ‘the perfect instrument’.… Read More Sequential Prophet X – The Perfect Instrument?

December 18, 2020December 18, 202046 Comments

‘No Expense Spared’ Schmidt Synthesizer Now Available Again

The synthesizer is physically massive, with a huge, tilting front panel that features dedicated controls for all sound programming functions. It features aan eight-voice analog, based on discrete circuits, with individual outputs per voice.… Read More ‘No Expense Spared’ Schmidt Synthesizer Now Available Again

December 18, 2020December 18, 202022 Comments

Bitwig Studio Gets Free 808-Style Drum Machine

Bitwig has released a freebie for Bitwig Studio owners, Bass-08, a virtual instrument based on the legendary Roland TR-808 drum machine.… Read More Bitwig Studio Gets Free 808-Style Drum Machine

December 18, 20202 Comments

Expressive E Intros ‘Noisy’, A Hybrid Physical Modeling + Subtractive Synthesis Instrument

French electronic instrument developer Expressive E has introduced ‘Noisy’, a new software synth that’s based on a hybrid of physical modeling and subtractive synthesis.… Read More Expressive E Intros ‘Noisy’, A Hybrid Physical Modeling + Subtractive Synthesis Instrument

December 18, 2020December 18, 20207 Comments

Finegear Dust Collector Analog Multi-Effects Review

Here’s a review and demo of the Finegear Dust Collector, a new analog multi-effects unit, inspired by vintage effects.… Read More Finegear Dust Collector Analog Multi-Effects Review

December 18, 20201 Comment

Free Steinway Piano Virtual Instrument

It’s based on their Hammersmith Model D Grand, which offers features like additional mic positions and a deeper sample library.… Read More Free Steinway Piano Virtual Instrument

December 17, 2020December 17, 20207 Comments

Data Dump Generator Random Sample Playback Virtual Instrument

The Data Dump Generator is a new sampled-based Software Instrument that lets you load your own samples, or use the Sound Bank provided, and create randomly generated melodic loops and constantly mutating rhythms.… Read More Data Dump Generator Random Sample Playback Virtual Instrument

December 17, 2020December 17, 20205 Comments

How To Use MIDI Polyphonic Expression(MPE) With The ASM Hydrasyth

This video takes a look at how to setup MPE on the Hydrasynth, and how to get the most of it, with different sound design ideas for different types of music.… Read More How To Use MIDI Polyphonic Expression(MPE) With The ASM Hydrasyth

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020Leave a comment

Expert Sleepers disting EX Updated With Poly Wavetable & More

The update introduces a new Poly Wavetable algorithm, demonstrated in the video playlist embedded above, a new 24dB/oct VCF algorithm and more.… Read More Expert Sleepers disting EX Updated With Poly Wavetable & More

December 16, 20203 Comments

New Software Synth Pairs Classic Roland Jupiter-8 Sound With MPE Support

TAL Software has announced TAL-J-8, described as ‘a very accurate emulation’ of the Roland Jupiter-8. … Read More New Software Synth Pairs Classic Roland Jupiter-8 Sound With MPE Support

December 16, 20206 Comments

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