More on Arturia’s upcoming Oberheim clone – SEM V
Ahead of the official release, planned for December 2011, Arturia has exposed the detailed features, graphic interface and the first exclusive sound demos on its website. Not only the Oberheim SEM V, powered by the latest innovations in Arturia’s TAE(R) technology, is a faithful “recreation of the original,” but it will also benefit from polyphony, 8 voice multitimbrality and new innovative modules such as the Voice Programmer, the Advanced Keyboard Follow and a Modulation Matrix.
Check out the Arturia website www.arturia.com for more information. MSRP : USD 249.00 / EURO 229.00 – Shipping December 2011.
As of Oct. 27, 2011, two audio demos have been posted (“Berlin Berlin” and “pad Filter Sweep”), but video has not yet been posted.
MAIN FEATURES:
* All the original parameters of the Oberheim SEM: two oscillators, each offering sawtooth wave and variable-width pulse wave with PWM, sine wave LFO, 12dB/oct multi-mode Filter with low-pass, high-pass, band-pass andnotch, two ADS envelopes
* Added functionalities : New LFO, Noise, Sub oscillator, on board effects (distortion, chorus and delay), Arpeggiator, Portamento
* Polyphony and 8 Voice Multitimbrality
* New 8-voiceProgrammermodule
* Advanced Keyboardfollow module
* Modulation Matrix module
* Works in Standalone, VST 2.4 & 3, 64 bit & 32 bit, RTAS and AU 32 & 64 bit formats
* Compatible with Windows (XP/Vista/Seven 32 bit and 64 bit), Mac OS X (Mac OS X 10.5 or higher, Intel only).
Finally Arturia has taken on an Oberheim
After years without any addition to their Synthesizer Anthology series, Arturia has announced that it will soon bring back to life in software format one of the world’s most sough-after synthesizers.
The Oberheim SEM V accurately emulates the famous sound and interface of the original Synthesizer Expander Module introduced by Oberheim Electronics in 1974. Faithfully reproducing the tone, waveshapes, multi-mode 12dB/octave filter and other detailed characteristics, the Oberheim SEM V also brings the benefits of polyphony, MIDI control, arpeggiation and some innovative functionalities such as the 8-voice programmer, or the advanced keyboard follow.
MAIN FEATURES:
- All the original parameters of the Oberheim SEM : two oscillators, each offering sawtooth wave and variable-width pulse wave with PWM, sine wave LFO, 12dB/oct multi-mode Filter with low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and notch, two ADSD enveloppes.
- Added functionnalities : New LFO, Noise, Sub oscillator, on board effects (distortion, chorus and delay), Arpeggiator, Portamento, and more.
- New 8-voice Programmer module.
- Advanced Keyboard follow module.
- Works in Standalone, VST, RTAS and AU formats.
- Compatible with Windows (XP/Vista/Seven), Mac OS X (Mac OS X 10.5 or higher, Intel only).
Check out the Arturia website www.arturia.com on October 25th for more information.
Arturia’s Minimoog V has been thoroughly updated
Arturia has released a major update to its virtual take on the Minimoog synthesizer, the Minimoog V.
Here’s what’s new in Minimoog V 2.5:
- Support for 64-bit VST and Audio Unit
- Support for Pro Tools 9
- MIDI Control Assignment Improvement
- Update of toolbar look and feel
- Added support for NRPN MIDI controls
- Added triangle LFO waveform
Features:
- All the parameters of the original minimoog V
- Advanced automation mode
- Revolutionary preset navigation system called the SoundMap
- New formant-based FX called the Vocal Filter
- New Chorus and Stereo Delay Effect section
- More than 1000 presets created by talented artists and sound designers,
Minimoog V 2.5 is a free upgrade for all registered users.
Arturia Jupiter 8V review
The original Jupiter 8 was an 8 voice polyphonic analog subtractive synthesizer released by Roland in 1981 responsible many classic 80’s tracks. Arturia have had a crack at recreating this iconic synth in plugin format. I was going to playing some samples but wanted to get you a bit closer so we are going to quickly walk through the original interface and the extras goodies Arturia have added. Sorry there aren’t more audio examples but this episode is already way too long!
Disclaimer: This is no way a complete walk through, please dont get upset because I missed out X function. I know I missed out X function.
Interested to hear what you guys prefer in a review a walk through like this, or more audio examples & over view approach?
Source:
thedspproject.com/arturia-jupiter-8v-review
Crystal forest – by Bruno and his analogs
VELVET VOYAGE – “Kristallwald” (Crystal Forest) – Performed by Bruno Ender Lee, August 13. 2011
The Crystal-Sequence and some FX are pre-recorded, from the 2004-CD “Traummaschine”, with Arturia Modular Moog V. The Live-Part: Moog Little Phatty Stage II, Synthesizers.com Studio-88, ARP Odyssey, MacBeth M5N, Roland Juno-60, Roland JP-8000, Analogue Solutions Vostok, Korg MS-2000, Moog Etherwave Theremin
Arturia SPARK – BEAT CHOPPING! – Remixing the Rhythms LIVE
Background info about the video:
Amazing possibilities for live remixing of the rhythms – using the beat looper and the effect pad! Demonstration of a range of various preset sounds for all styles. If you like MPC, Electribe or Kaoss control schemes, you can quickly adapt your skills.
Program shown c2011 by Arturia
Review c2011 by Vj Franz K
Reviewed with permission from Arturia, at NoiseBug Synthesizer Showroom.
Sound testing: Arturia Prophet V vs. SCI Prophet 5
http://youtu.be/bWYqWMQwYjk
Comparison of the factory sounds of a real hardware Prophet sound demos on the internet recreated with my Arturia Prophet V software synthesizer. Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 was one of the first fully programmable polyphonic analog synths, the Prophet 5 is the most classic synthesizer of the eighties! It is capable of a delightful analog sound unique to Sequential’s Prophet series in which the P5 was King! Five voice polyphony – two oscillators per voice and a white noise generator. The analog filters, envelope and LFO all sound great and are extremely flexible. The P5 had patch memory storage as well, which scanned and memorized every knob setting for storing and recalling your sounds – a desperately needed feature at the time!
The P5 lacked MIDI (a feature that came later on the P5 spin-off, the Prophet 600). But it is still loved even today for its great string sounds, analog effects, and punchy analog basses. Unfortunately the P5 is not immune to the dark side of vintage synths – it has its fair share of analog synth problems such as unstable tuning, it’s difficult to repair, lacks MIDI, etc.
Going backstage with the Arturia Spark
Combining the power of analog synthesis, physical modelling and samples, through the intuitive workflow of a hardware drum machine, Spark is a highly creative beat production center. Spark will save you time when looking for the right drum kit, will get you hooked by its amazing simplicity, and will surprise you by its sonic possibilities.
With a complete library including vintage drum machines, electronic analog kits, acoustic & physical drums, Spark is your weapon of choice to create unique grooves whether you are producing in the studio or performing on stage.
MAIN FEATURES:
- Pristine quality sound engines including : TAE® Analog synthesis, Multi layered sampling delivered by reference third-party companies, Physical modelling
- 480 Instruments / 30 Kits :
- Vintage drum machines : Analog emulations of the TR-808, TR-909, Simmons SDS-V, and Eprom based LinnDrum, Drumtraks, DMX, and more*.
- Electronic kits covering the most popular modern music styles : Dub, House, Techno, Hip Hop, RnB… as well as experimental fields thanks to the physical modelling engine.
- Acoustic drum kits mixing physical modelling and samples for high audio realism.
- 16 key – 64 step sequencer
- 8 velocity & pressure sensitive pads
- Touch sensitive FX Pad with Repeat, Tape, Reverse, Strobe, Pan, Mix, Bit Crusher, 3 mode Filter and Roller
- Advanced Loop mode with divide and move functions
- Real-time automation on all parameters
- 16 track mixer with 9 high quality effects : compressor, reverb, bit crusher, multiband EQ, chorus, delay, distortion, phaser, plate reverb
- Song Mode with up to 64 patterns by song
- Shuffle and Shift modes to humanize grooves
- High precision rotary encoders
- Aluminum enclosure
- Works as a universal MIDI controller towards any third-party software
In this video:
Arturia Spark – Creative Drum Machine
Behind the Scenes Infos mit Pierce Warnecke und den Arturia Entwicklern.
Are you ready for Arturia’s drum synthesis machine
Arturia has been busy lately with several interesting releases and now theeir is an update on their hardware/software hybrid drum synthesis machine: Arturia Spark is shipping June 1st and will be available for MSRP: $599. Arturia Spark is available as of June 1st. This panacea for all of your drumming woes is suited for a wide variety of musical genres and applications. From live performance, to record production, the Arturia Spark will be by your side to inspire and (hopefully) impress.
Arturia has been gearing up for the summer music scene with numerous releases and announcements. One of which is an update on their hardware/software hybrid drum synthesis machine: Arturia Spark is shipping June 1st and will be available for MSRP: $599. This panacea for all of your drumming woes is suited for a wide variety of musical genres and applications. From live performance, to record production, the Arturia Spark will be by your side to inspire and (hopefully) impress.
Arturia says about Spark:
“BEAT THE FUTURE: Combining the power of analog synthesis, physical modelling and samples, through the intuitive workflow of a hardware drum machine, Spark is a highly creative beat production center.
“Spark will save you time when looking for the right drum kit, will get you hooked by its amazing simplicity, and will surprise you by its sonic possibilities.
“With a complete library including vintage drum machines, electronic analog kits, acoustic & physical drums, Spark is your weapon of choice to create unique grooves whether you are producing in the studio or performing on stage.”
The Spark’s software comes pre-loaded with over 480 instruments or 30 Kits including high quality electric and acoustic kits — all with tweakable parameters.
MAIN FEATURES:
- Pristine quality sound engines including : TAE® Analog synthesis, Multi layered sampling delivered by reference third-party companies, Physical modelling
- 480 Instruments / 30 Kits :
- Vintage drum machines : Analog recreations in the spirit of the TR-808, TR-909, Simmons SDS-V, and Eprom based LinnDrum, Drumtraks, DMX, and more*.
- Electronic kits covering the most popular modern music styles : Dub, House, Techno, Hip Hop, RnB… as well as experimental fields thanks to the physical modelling engine.
- Acoustic drum kits subtly mixing physical modelling and samples for high audio realism.
- 16 key – 64 step sequencer
- 8 velocity & pressure sensitive pads
- Touch sensitive FX Pad with Repeat, Tape, Reverse, Strobe, Pan, Mix, 3 mode Filter and Roller
- Advanced Loop mode with divide and move functions
- Real-time automation on all parameters
- 16 track mixer with 9 high quality effects : compressor, reverb, bit crusher, multiband EQ, chorus, delay, distortion, phaser, plate reverb
- Song Mode with up to 64 patterns by song
- Shuffle and Shift modes to humanize grooves
- Assignable encoders
- Aluminum enclosure
- Works as a universal MIDI controller towards any third-party software
Dr. Bob’s Collector Pack
This luxurious box set includes Arturia’s award-winning Minimoog-V and Moog Modular V, a DVD of the Moog documentary, an archival book featuring unreleased material curated by Michelle Moog-Koussa entitled From Bob Moog’s Private Archives, and an official Bob Moog Foundation button.
Quantities are limited to 1,000 copies worldwide. Profits will be donated to the Moog Foundation to
benefit their projects and help carry Bob Moog’s legacy forward.
To celebrate this event, Arturia is also organizing a contest to win a 1975 Minimoog synthesizer on
their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/arturia2.
“We are delighted to partner with the BMF and bring to musicians Dr. Bob, a pack that will be of high
value to everyone interested in Bob Moog’s legacy. Years ago, Arturia was extremely lucky to work
with Bob Moog on the re-creation of some of his most famous synthesizers. Today we are extremely
happy to support the BMF and give a little back, while bringing to the market a great collector box,” said Frederic Brun (President of Arturia).
“The Bob Moog Foundation is proud and delighted to share many items from our archives for the oneof-a-kind From Bob Moog’s Private Archives booklet included in Dr. Bob’s Collector Pack. The items gracing these pages, many of them rarely seen, illuminate pivotal junctures in the rich history of the Moog legacy. From Bob Moog’s Private Archives is the first published collection of images from the vast trove of materials that Bob accumulated over the length of his 50-year career; it serves as the ultimate complement to the materials in the Pack. Our thanks to Arturia for highlighting the sonic, historical and human legacy that Bob Moog left for us all to enjoy,” said Michelle Moog-Koussa (Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation).
Dr. Bob’s Collector Pack includes:
• Minimoog-V and Moog Modular-V (V2.0) software instruments
• More than 1,600 presets created by a selection of world-class sound designers
• Moog DVD Documentary by Hans Fjellestad (Multi Region, approx. 120 min)
• From Bob Moog’s Private Archives, a 72-page book including previously unpublished
documents by the Bob Moog Foundation
• Bob Moog Foundation official button
MSRP 299 USD / EUR 249
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