U-he is gearing up for MusikMesse
U-He has announced that it will be making several introductions at the upcoming Musikmesse 2013.
– we’ll showcase Bazille 1.0 (to be released in June/July)
– we’ll showcase Satin (tape machine emulation, due in May)
– we might showcase Presswerk, a massive compressor (ui pending)
– we’ll have a Digital oscillator module for Diva
– we’ll have a new “Uhbie” filter module for Diva and ZebraHZ
– we’ll have a sequencer/arpeggiator combo for Diva (all coming in June)
– we’ll have Caffè corretto to pick you up
And also, wish us luck for Diva’s second nomination for the MIPA award. It took Zebra twice to get it, so we’re in good spirits.
Some notes from Urs in response to comments:
“Well, hehe, it won’t look as 3D as the render of course.
But the new layout with those “channels” that show the signal flow within each module has become really great.
I’d post a screenshot, but alas… I’m still working on some shading algorithms (the gui currently gets rendered on the fly when the editor is opened or resized, not sure if we can keep that up because it takes 2-3 seconds)”
On the new digital oscillator for Diva:
“It’s got two oscillators. Each with 8 waveforms. Each waveforms has two “Control” parameters that can be modulated.
Most notably:
– TriangleMod: Does a foldback-distorted triangle wave combined with a symmetry-warp function
– SuperSaw: Does a sawtooth with 6 additional sawtooth mixed in, ad variable detune
– Feedback: Does a sawtooth with distorted feedback at variable (tuned) delay and gain
– Noise: Does noise with adjustable bandpass filtering and cutoff
– PWM: Does PWM with an invented-by-u-he pseudo-resonance control
– plus another sawtooth and triangle waveform
Both oscillators can interact by Ringmodulation, Sync and Crossmodulation.
I guess you’ll all easily guess where this is coming from”
Satin:
“I’ll be sitting down with Sascha today to prepare the final touches of the user interface. Maybe we can have a more or less accurate screenshot then.
Basically… Satin is not just a tape emulation. I’m thinking of it as “all of tape”
Without being modelled after specific gear like Diva, Satin still has a mix and match approach. There are various pre-equalisation and post-equalisation curves to choose from as well as various noise reduction techniques and a choice of tape speed, plus a few head/gain adjustments. The sound of tape ranges from subtle to drastic. The adjustable noise level is irresistable
On top of that we’ve added a choice of typical tape applications:
as a tape emulation it can glue a mix, and there’s easy control for up to 8 groups of Satins that share the same settings
as a sound design tool it crunches, compresses, expands, “makes 3D”
in delay mode it does for a bloody damn fine tape delay (2 or 4 heads)
in flanger mode it lets you “fly in” flanging just like in the olden days
as a restauration tool it can “repair” recordings that were made with one machine and digitised from another
In tradition of u-he, Satin is to tape what MFM2 is to delay or what Filterscape is to equalisation. The CPU usage is on par with other tape emulations we’ve tried. While it doesn’t sound exactly like any specific machine, we’re confident that Satin behaves very much like those machines would.
Yonac’s MiniSynth 2 vs. Werkbench
“We got our hands on Yonac’s miniSynth 2 yesterday and fell in love! Werkbench jam starts at 2:07.”
Werkbench: http://www.bolasol.com/werkbench
miniSynth 2: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/minis…
Product descriptions:
WerkBench is a new and unique type of beatbox that is part loop pedal, part drum machine, and 100% beat-making magic. At the heart of WerkBench are two sequencers that let you instantly sample sounds into any place in the rhythm and then alter those sounds in real-time.
miniSynth 2 continues the spirit of the original, adding advancements we made in DSP, design and features over the last half decade. Simple and easy to use, miniSynth 2 projects a solid, fat tone from a strategic feature set — an “abbreviation” of the sophisticated features we offer in our pro-grade synthesizers. Like all our synthesizers, no compromises are made with sound and functionality. There are NO samples used, just real-time virtual analog synthesis. miniSynth 2 also includes production-friendly features, such as Audiobus output, audio copy/paste, and a MIDI In port for playing miniSynth with an external controller or a virtual-MIDI app.
MiniSynth 2 from Yonac, demo and review for iPad
A demo, sound test and intergration with Audiobus and Cubasis for the excellent MiniSynth 2 from Yonac. A new version of their classic Minisynth from 2008..look how far we have come..
d16 Group LuSH-101 – Lead and Pad Sounds
The saga continues as Prof. Don discusses more sound programming on the LuSH-101 by d16 Group Audio Software. Various lead tones and a thick super-sawtooth pad are demonstrated.
About LuSH-101:
LuSH-101 is a synthesizer created from modules that can be found in many modern virtual synthesizers, all combined into a single compact and logically intuitive design. However, this basic simplicity combined with its multilayer architecture turns it into an easy-to-use but extremely powerful instrument that can be programmed and tweaked quickly, almost effortlessly leveraging its maximum potential.
The multilayer architecture guarantees that both the sound design possibilities and number of unique situations in which LuSH-101 can be used are virtually limitless. Layered sounds can be created simply by assigning the layers to the same MIDI channel; the results can sound as massive as anything imaginable! Assigning the layers to different keyboard zones allows you to create even the most sophisticated splits. Of course, you can always assign the various layers to different MIDI channels for 8-part multitimbral usage. And, virtually any combination of splits, layers, and multitimbrality is possible with just a single instance of LuSH. With each layer working as an independent synthesizer with its own polyphony, parameters, enhanced arpeggiator, and a palette of only the finest insert effects, LuSH-101 can push your creativity to unprecedented levels!
Want to express yourself even more? In addition to a very sophisticated MIDI-learn implementation, an advanced modulation matrix is built into each layer. Even the Arpeggiator’s MIDI output can be used as a modulation source, unleashing your creativity to build complex sequences and progressions.
Caelestis with Virtual MIDI out
Caelestis sends MIDI messages to two other apps, Arctic Keys and Magellan.
Caelestis is a unique, sample based generative music app that creates sounds with bouncing balls. Three shapes on the screen are used as ‘rooms’ that contain a sound. Different coloured balls can be thrown around inside these rooms, generating notes when one collides with a side. Using different combinations of balls and sounds, all kinds of beautiful performances can be achieved.
check it out on the app store:
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/id581…
Retronyms introduces three new Tabletop Devices
Features songs from the Cloudseeder community:
Vacationlazy’s remix:
https://soundcloud.com/vacationlazy/t…
The original song from Knot Sew Suite:
https://soundcloud.com/theknotsewsuit…
Sunrizer gets even better
BeepStreet has released an update to Sunrizer, its advanced software synth for the iPad.
Sunrizer is already one of the most advanced synths on iOS, with flexible synthesis options, a flexible arpeggiator and MIDI and AudioBus support. The latest update takes Sunrizer even further, adding new effects, new filter types, DropBox support, new presets and more.
Here’s what’s new in Sunrizer 2.5:
- New effects: rotary speaker, equalizer as a separate module
- Dual band effects processing
- New filter types: Analog LP12, Waveshaper, Resonator, Resampler, LPF + Resampler, Frequency shifter. Filter key tracking for filter B.
- Stereo filters in parallel mode
- Phrase sequencer
- Keyboard velocity simulation
- ARP: random mode added
- Recordings export via DropBox
- Support for AudioBus v.1.0.1
- 2 banks added: New Horizon and app-sound.com ( 135 new presets )
- Adjustable polyphony
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
Sunrizer is available now in the App Store for $6.99.
Reviews and demos of the new iMini from Arturia
As announced yesterday, Arturia is rolling out an iPad version of its Minimoog-emulating Mini V softsynth called iMini.
The Mini V, released back in 2003, was the French music tech company’s first software synth. So it’s fitting that a version of it represents Arturia’s first foray into the app world, a sector that seems to be growing by leaps and bounds of late. Like the Mini V, iMini has three oscillators and a 24dB-per-octave filter based modeled on those found on the Moog classic, plus analog-style chorus and delay effects. The synth also does things the original couldn’t, like play polyphonically, and it features a number of presets to help you get started on creating sounds.
A performance page in the app, geared toward touchscreen play, features a latch mode and two assignable XY pads. iMini easily syncs with other iPad apps, and it’s compatible with the Retronyms Tabletop modular environment, so you can pair the iMini with a number of other effects or make music with multiple copies of the synth. You can grab a copy of the synth as of today through the App Store, and part of the proceeds of your purchase help benefit the Bob Moog Foundation.
A demo of the new iMini synth based on the classic Minimoog..
Background video description:
http://apps4idevices.com/read/imini
I don’t know if I can… Ok, I will do it… Sorry… Amongst all the car manufacturers, I was sure that BMW would be the first to bring one of it’s cars to our iDevice… So, the day has arrived! Let’s launch the App! … … Oups, it is not a car, it is a Moog, a mini Moog! Top! (And sorry again… I promise, I will be serious from now on…). So, let’s play a sound… Wahoo!!! So fat!!! I love it!!! The main screen is exactly the same as a real mini Moog… Another window allows you to control parameters with 2 Pads (X / Y), an Arpeggiator too and a third window the Fx (Chorus & Analog Delay). That’s all… I think that some of you think that I’m kidding… No, I’m not kidding. That’s all! If you want more, download Tabletop (it’s Free, with a lot of Apps within the purchase that you don’t need to buy. Note also that Tabletop gets better and better, so if you don’t know this App, don’t hesitate to try it… I will update its Post as soon as possible…). So, iMini in Tabletop allows you to do everything..(almost!)… First, to record an automation or your performances: you will be able to share them on SoundCloud or via the Sonoma Audio Copy feature. But you will be also able to create your own Arpeggiator or Sequence, to add FX, Filters, to Glitch your sound, and much more… In fact, I realised today that Retronyms has created its AudioBus version for iOS (iMPC is also available in Tabletop…). So, my rating… A Killer App! (The sound quality is… So fat!). I understand that some of you will not really appreciate having to use Tabletop for the extra features… I use so many Apps everyday, even for my personal projects, that today it is no longer a problem for me, on the contrary, I love to be able to jump from one App to another… But I can understand those who don’t… 
Sneak Preview of Native Instruments new synthesizer Monark
One synth to rule them all. Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/nativeinstrume…
More info here: http://www.native-instruments.com/are…
One synth to rule them all. Years of meticulous research and the latest in cutting-edge DSP technology combine to deliver a virtual synth with teeth. Stay tuned.
It’s built in Reaktor and is called Monark – a synth to rule them all!
Casino 2 – 64 presets for Cassini
Casino 2 contains 64 new presets for Cassini. Basses, Leads, Pads, Arpeggiations, Chiptune, Formant and FM patches, and more.
Every preset has the modulation wheel routed as well as all 4 performance modulation knobs assigned to interesting and important aspects of the sound, giving you a high degree of real time control and command over your sound.
Compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation) and iPad. Requires iOS 4.3 or later.
Format:
▪ 100% Original and Royalty Free
▪ 64 cassini_timbre files
▪ 256 Controller knob settings
▪ 64 Mod Wheel settings
▪ Includes easy installation instructions
Price: $2.49
Available from – www.sunsineaudio.com
Free Preview Pack – http://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/cd5ikl
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