Time machine featuring the ПОЛИВОКС – POLIVOKS Analog Synthesizer (1982)
Vintage synthesizer featuring the classic Polivoks synth
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi
Polivoks Duophonic Analog Synthesizer
Made in USSR 1982-1990
Designed by Vladimir Kuzmin and produced at the Formanta Radio Factory in Kachkanar
2 VCOs, FM, 2 ADSR
The nice filter that can be switched from low pass to bandpass and two envelopes that can be looped over the AD sections.
This is a functional demo. the musical demo coming soon.
Helm – new free cross-platform synthesizer instrument
Matt Tytel has released a beta version of Helm, a free cross-platform synthesizer instrument.
Helm is a free, cross-platform, polyphonic synthesizer that runs on GNU/Linux, Mac, and Windows as a standalone program and as a LV2/VST/AU/AAX plugin.
Helm features
- 32 voice polyphony.
- Interactive visual interface.
- Powerful modulation system with live visual feedback.
- Dual oscillators with cross modulation and up to 15 oscillators each.
- Unison and Harmony mode for oscillators.
- Oscillator feedback and saturation for waveshaping.
- 12 different waveforms.
- 7 filter types with keytracking.
- 2 monophonic and 1 polyphonic LFO.
- Step sequencer.
- Lots of modulation sources including polyphonic aftertouch.
- Simple arpeggiator.
- Effects: Formant filter, stutter, delay.
Helm is a free download for Windows, Mac, and Linux. A debian package download, and source code for mac/pc is also available from Github.
Controller Clinic: DIY MIDI Controllers
In this episode we take a look at all of the hand crafted DIY MIDI Controllers Kyle has made so far and what unique cases he used.
*Special Thanks to Toby Hendricks aka Otem Relik (https://www.youtube.com/otemrellik) he helped out a ton with providing base code/sketches for these.
All controllers use a Teensy 2.0 Board: http://amzn.to/1TotKRX
Wood Controller uses an Arduino Leonardo Board: http://amzn.to/1gqGdGu
3D Printing done by Justin Koch: Send your 3D Printing Inquiries to justinkoch@gmail.com
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Closer look at Yamaha Reface YC – Summer NAMM 2015
reface YC reimagines the YC Yamaha Combo organs, introduced in the late 1960s and used by Pink Floyd, Tangerine Dream and others. The YC offers all the expression of drawbars, rotary speaker, percussion and effects. It includes five retro organ sounds—ranging from tonewheel to transistor to the original Yamaha Combo organ—and 128-note polyphony.
Check out Yamaha Reface CS at Summer NAMM 2015
Yamaha has introduced the new reface Mobile Mini Keyboards, portable yet powerful sounding keyboards that descend from a distinguished pedigree.
reface CS rekindles the legacy of the CS-series Control Synthesizers, introduced in 1976 and played by Vangelis, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson, among others. Offering 8-note polyphony, reface CS uses virtual analog synth technology and five flexible oscillator modules to create a wide variety of complex sounds from analog to digital.
Roland’s AIRA line of products is expanding – check out the new stuff
Roland (Booth #924 at the Summer NAMM show) has expanded its popular line of AIRA products with a new free customizer app and two software synths that offer flexible options and infinite music creation possibilities that further blur the lines between software and hardware.
The AIRA Modular Customizer app lets AIRA users fully re-program the internal signal path of AIRA Modular effects units (compatible with TORCIDO, BITRAZER, DEMORA and SCOOPER effects). The app’s array of virtual, re-patchable sub-modules offers complete control of each effect’s signal path, for full user customization. For added flexibility, patches can also be saved and recalled in real time, and shared with other AIRA Modular effect users.
There are currently 15 virtual sub-modules, with more available in the near future. They include: LFO, ADSR, NOISE, SAMPLE & HOLD, RING MOD, FILTER 6 dB, FILTER 12 dB, TONE, AMP, MIXER, STEREO MIXER, CURVE CONV, GATE DIVIDER, TRIG TO CV DELAY TIME, and MIDI CLOCK TO GATE. Musicians can use them to easily customize the signal path of their AIRA effect by connecting the headphone jack of their smartphone or tablet to the REMOTE IN jack on any AIRA modular effect module. Alternatively, users can connect via USB to MAC or PC for realtime control.
The AIRA Modular Customizer app is available for download for iOS, Android, Mac OS X, and Windows.
Roland also debuts two new AIRA soft synths on July 8 — the SH-101 PLUG-OUT Software Synthesizer, and the SYSTEM-1 Software Synthesizer with Librarian.
Like its hardware counterpart, the new SH-101 PLUG-OUT Software Synthesizer is a complete and authentic reproduction of Roland’s iconic SH-101 monophonic synth from the 1980s, right down to the fine details and odd quirks that make it one of the most popular classic synthesizers of all time. Based on Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology, the new soft synth version not only reproduces the original SH-101’s legendary sounds, but faithfully recreates the very behavior of its analog circuitry. Included are classic SH-101 synth sounds — bass, lead, noise, and sound effects, plus reverb, chorus, delay and crusher effects that were not included in the original.
The SYSTEM-1 Software Synthesizer with Librarian features many of the same functions as the hardware SYSTEM-1/1m version. It offers the same sound quality as its hardware counterpart, making it ideal for musicians who either work solely in the software world, or who are considering the hardware version and would like to audition it first. In addition, based on popular user request from the hardware version, the Librarian software has been expanded to now include 64 patches.
Both synths are available for purchase via download; a free trial version is also available. In addition, the Librarian software for SYSTEM-1 is available for free to registered SYSTEM-1/1m owners.
Listen to ‘Russia do you hate me’ by CrackDown
Danish act CrackDown has released this new video, free download available as per below:
Out now Photosynthesis Vol 1 – Sphere and Photosynthesis Engine for Kontakt
Jeremiah Pena has released Photosynthesis Vol 1 – Sphere and Photosynthesis Engine for Kontakt.
Photosynthesis Vol 1 – Sphere is a sample library aimed at film/game composers, producers, and musicians who need evolving pads, dark soundscapes, rhythmic underscore, and creative instrument effects. The sounds are inspired by ambient music, post-rock, and artists like Jon Hopkins, Sigur Ros, Ólafur Arnalds, This Will Destroy You, and M83.
Sphere includes 127 Kontakt instruments, a 1.85GB library of samples in .wav format, and 16 Guitar Rig 5 Pro presets. The instruments come in six categories:
- 21 Organic Instruments.
- 31 Pads.
- 27 Rhythmic Instruments.
- 16 Soundscapes.
- 13 Synths.
- 19 Unprocessed Instruments.
Price: $35. Full Kontakt 5.1.0 or later is required to run the library.
Photosynthesis Engine is a free interface for Kontakt designed to make creating your own Kontakt instruments easy. Import samples, then manipulate them with sound shaping envelopes, filters, 10 effects, and a rhythm section featuring a step sequencer, filter sequencer, and 4 LFO’s.
Price: Free. Full Kontakt 5.1.0 or later is required to run the engine.
Check out the new video from IAMX – Happiness
IAMX on tour. Get tickets: http://www.iamxmusic.com
Happiness single now available at all digital outlets. New album pre-orderhttp://www.pledgemusic.com/iamx
Download Happiness for free if you subscribe on http://www.iamxmusic.com
Director/Editor – Chris Corner
Producers – Jenz Merrill & Janine Gezang
Featuring Cynthia Marie, Buddy Daniels Friedman and baby Lydia
Phantom Miro Camera – Kyle Daly
Second Camera – Chris Corner
Associate Producer – Jordan Paley
1st Assistant Director – Zack Wallnau
Gaffer & Key Grip – Alyssa Brocato
Special thanks to Tiffany Steffens, Doomie’s Home Cooking, Ray Hinton from Lumitech Lighting and TVE Studios
Music and lyrics by Chris Corner.
(c)2015 IAMX
Arturia BeatStep Pro – new MIDI controller, performance sequencer and composing tool
Arturia has announced the availability of the BeatStep Pro, a MIDI controller, performance sequencer and composing tool.
Two independent melodic sequencers and a drum sequencer put thousands of on-the-spot ideas at your disposal.
With BeatStep Pro you are master of the performance, taking full control of virtual devices, analog and digital instruments, drum machines and iPad apps all at once. 16 Projects are instantly accessible, each of which contains 16 sequences per melodic sequencer and 16 patterns for the drum sequencer. That’s over 4000 possible combinations per Project!
Each melodic sequence can be up to 64 steps long with individual articulation of pitch, velocity and gate time per note. These are the most powerful step sequencers ever made. The drum sequencer has 16 separate tracks per sequence (one per pad). Record in real time from the pads or use the step buttons for that classic drum machine workflow.
BeatStep Pro features
- 2 monophonic step sequencers
- Up to 64 steps per sequence.
- Note, velocity and gate time settings per step.
- Note tie.
- 16-track drum sequencer (one track per pad)
- MIDI controller mode.
- Fully customizable for knobs, step buttons and velocity and pressure sensitive pads.
- Send MIDI CC, note data, program changes.
- 16 Projects, each with 16×2 sequences, 16 drum sequences and a controller map.
- Performance controls.
- Randomizer with Amount and Probability settings.
- Real-time looper/roller touch strip.
- Independent swing amount per sequence.
- Touch sensitive knobs.
- Tap Tempo.
- Connectivity
- CV/GATE outputs (1 volt per octave CV, 10 volt gates).
- 8 drum gate outputs.
- Clock sync with multiple standards.
- MIDI In/Out with supplied MIDI adaptors.
- USB class compliant.
- Kensington lock.
BeatStep Pro costs 249 EUR. BeatStep Pro will be available for shipping by July 20th. Check your local dealer for in-store availability.
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