Camel Audio Alchemy synth VST
Camel Audio unveils Alchemy, a new virtual synth which they’ve been working hard on for the last four years.
Described as the ultimate sample manipulation synthesizer, Alchemy features additive, spectral and granular synthesis and resynthesis, sampling, and a very capable virtual analog engine with unison and PWM. You can morph or crossfade between sources. You can import your own samples from SFZ, WAV or AIFF files. A wide range of analog modelled filters are included, in addition to a flexible rack of effects which includes all those from CamelPhat and CamelSpace as well as many new effects such as a high quality reverb. The innovative modulation system is extremely flexible, yet easy to use. Alchemy also features a powerful arpeggiator with the ability to import the groove from any MIDI file for immediate synchronization to a beat.
Alchemy ships with over 2GB of samples and analysed content from in-house designers Tim Conrardy and Biomechanoid, as well as designers such as Ian Boddy, Robert Rich, Scott Solida and Nucleus SoundLab. A library of 300 excellent presets from many of the world’s top sound designers is included, arranged into categories for rapid access to the sound you require. A variety of expansion sound banks are in development.
Alchemy will be released this Autumn.
About
Alchemy is the ultimate sample manipulation synthesizer. It’s a synth powerhouse and yet is very easy to use thanks to its performance controls and remix pads. Just tweak the library of excellent presets from many of the world’s top sound designers or dive in and analyse your own samples – it’s up to you!
Alchemy features additive, spectral and granular synthesis and resynthesis, sampling, and a very capable virtual analog engine with unison and PWM. You can morph or crossfade between sources. You can import your own samples from SFZ, WAV or AIFF files. A wide range of analog modelled filters are included, in addition to a flexible rack of effects which includes all those from CamelPhat and CamelSpace as well as many new effects such as a high quality reverb. The innovative modulation system is extremely flexible, yet easy to use. Alchemy also features a powerful arpeggiator with the ability to import the groove from any MIDI file for immediate synchronization to a beat.
Goldfrapp launch tour at New York Fashion Week
Played around with the Acrobatics VST
…and it sure is a fun synth to make leads on, try yourself 
Performance monophonic synthesizer with advanced step-modulation, suitable for lead lines, sequences and special FX synthesis. 144 original sounds included.
Main features:
– 6 oscillators arranged in 3 modules
– Multimode 12dB filter: low/hi/bandpass, peaking & notch
– 16 steps LFO with pattern memory, randomizing and templates
– Advanced portamento & pitchbend with per patch assignable ranges
– Built-in high quality FX: pan/tremolo, delay and reverb
– 12 skins assignable per patch
– Step LFO, pan/tremolo & delay are synced to host tempo
– All parameters can be automated in host
– 4x stereo oversampling
And there is loads more here >>
The new KORG M50
Korg unveils the M50, a new workstation declined in 3 models : the M50-61, M50-73 and M50-88 with 61, 73 and 88 key respectively.
Features :
– Same “EDS” (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) tone generator found on the M3
– 256 MB of PCM data, provides 608 programs and 384 combinations featuring Korg’s voicing expertise.
– The 61-key M50-61 and 73-key M50-73 use a new semi-weighted Natural Touch keyboard, while the 88 key M50-88 features the top-of-the-line Real Weighted Hammer Action 3 (RH3) graded action keyboard,
– The Drum Track gives you 671 patterns to stimulate and support your realtime performance and song production.
– The Polyphonic Arpeggiator delivers from simple phrases up to complex rhythmic gestures, and lets you use two patterns simultaneously in Combination mode or Sequencer mode to create complete ensemble backing.
– The highly intuitive sequencer provides 16 MIDI + 1 master tracks with all the tools needed to capture and easily shape your musical ideas into polished productions.
– The large TouchView graphical user interface makes it easy to select sounds, adjust parameters and create your music easily.
– An SD card slot provides easy and affordable management of your sounds and songs.
– Included M50 Editor and M50 Plug-In Editor software lets you edit the sounds using your computer, and allows you to use the M50 as a plug-in instrument in your favorite DAW software (VST, Audio Units, and RTAS are supported).
– The M50-61 features a stylishly retro light-weight and compact design, and the M50-88 is the lightest weight 88-key keyboard Korg has ever made.
Exhibition: Magical Sound Machines
The exhibition MAGICAL SOUND MACHINES relates the (hi)stories of sound generators, sound recorders and sound transmitters. The extensive presentation will kiss awake ariston, mellotron, rhythmicon and many other, partly forgotten sound machines from their hundred-year sleep so that young and old, the general public and experts alike can experience and enjoy them on an interactive discovery tour.
MAGICAL SOUND MACHINES is an exhibition against oblivion. By means of the objects displayed the IMA Institute of Media Archaeology traces an exemplary history of our media age, with special attention being paid to technical as well as musical and artistic developments. The exhibited objects enchant with their (hi)stories, design and the visions connected to them and their inventors and users.
CERN: Large Hadron Rap – Higgs here we come
Let´s create a small black hole
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Free loops from Beatmatch :-)
After a short summer break www.beatmatch.info is returning with 4 new releases.
Over 100 new minimal, dubstep and electro loops in Wav and Aiff file formats
ready to use in your favorite music software.
This month beatmatch.info also launched new project called “BEAT+”.
Loops & samples series provided by invited producers.
All loops are available for free for non-commercial use at www.beatmatch.info “
Modular synthesis by Ken MacBeth
PART 1
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PART 2
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“This is a UNIQUE modular synthesizer prototype in the world created by Ken Macbeth, his sound & features are impressive with 7 VCO + 6 suboscillators, 13 oscillators in total!!! In my experience I can say that this modular project is much more complex and powerful than the new M5n or M3X… this modular has a FAT sound, another planet!” – thanks to scienceforce who also has a few clips of the ultra rare Starkey Hearing Science modular.
Designer drums for Ableton Live
Ableton has released a new free Live Pack called “Designer Drums”.
You can listen to a preview and download the Live Pack from here.
This is a really cool plug-in
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ARC features the revolutionary Audyssey MultEQ® technology, which measures acoustical information throughout the listening area in your studio. It then combines this information to provide an accurate representation of the room’s acoustical problems. The equalization solution then corrects for both time and frequency response problems more effectively and efficiently than any other room correction EQ on the market. The result is a clear and reliable representation of your mix. Regardless of the acoustical issues in your studio, what you are recording, mixing or mastering becomes immediately clear and reliable and your studio sound will improve forever.
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