Oatmeal – Free VST synth
Oatmeal – http://www.vstplanet.com/News/2012/oatmeal_v38-1
Developer: bicycle-for-slugs.org
Audio demo: http://www.alexanderblu.com
Features
Two oscillators:
- Waveform: sine, sawtooth, pulse (square), triangle, user, and “user PWM”.
- Amp: Amplitude of the oscillator.
- Tpitch (aftertouch > pitch): The effect of note velocity and later pressure changes on the oscillator’s pitch.
- Pulsewidth, PWM rate, PWM depth. These are ignored unless the waveform is “pulse” or “user PWM”, in which case they set the base pulsewidth and the modulation rate and depth.
- Trans (transpose): Transposition of the second oscillator relative to the first (i.e. the voice’s pitch).
- Detune: Constant frequency shift of the second oscillator.
- Touch (aftertouch > osc amp): The effect of note velocity and pressure changes on both oscillators’ amplitude.
easytoolz released version 1.5 of easy-protege, a VSTi soft-synth for Windows.
easy-protege is an emulation of the 1976 Analog Synthesizer called Moog Prodigy. It utilizes the same Sound-Engine as the easytoolz easy-muug XT.
Features:
- 2 Oscillators with 3 Waveforms (Saw, Triangle and Square).
- Tuning over 3 Octaves (32′- 16′- 8′ in Osc 1 and 16′- 8′- 4′ Osc 2) –
- Finetune Osc 2 – and Interval (+- 12 Notes) on Osc 2.
- Mixer section (Osc 1+2).
- Special Low-Pass-Filter with Cutoff, Emphasis and ADS Envelope.
- 2 ADS Envelopes with Release-button (1 for Filter – 1 for VCA-Amplifier).
- Additional to the Original-Features: Host-sync LFO (5 waves) with several targets.
- Velocity – Reverb – Delay with Pan-LFO – Soft Overdrive and Analog-Drift.
- 100 Patches (mostly from Kujashi aka Schiffbauer).
- MIDI Learn – 6 voices polyphony.
Free (Donationware).
Visit: easytoolz
Artemis – Free VST synth
Artemis – http://www.vstplanet.com/News/11/Artemis
Developer: b.serrano.free.fr
Audio demo: http://www.alexanderblu.com
Features:
- 2 unison oscillators.
- Oscillators sync and cross-modulation.
- White / brown noise generator.
- 2 HP/LP filters 12/24 db in serial and/or parallels.
- 2 DADSR mod-envelopes.
- 2 LFO in free-run / Host BPM sync (can run at very high frequencies).
- LFO 1 can modulate LFO 2.
- Ring modulator.
- Delay.
- Resonator.
- 6 x 13 digital modulation matrix.
- Audio routing for semi-modular architecture.
Major updates on Arturia’s soft synths – The Prophet V and the CS-80V
Arturia announces a major update to two of its classic synthesizers: The Prophet V and the CS-80V. Furthermore version 1.4 of the Spark Creative Drum Machine is released as well.
These two recreations of some of the greatest analog synths are now fully compatible with 64-bit hosts and also include better MIDI control assignment.
2.5 upgrades are free for all registered users.
Main Features
- Support for 64-bit VST and Audio Unit
- Support for Pro Tools 9 & 10
- Support for Mac OSX 10.7 (Lion)
- Improved MIDI control assignment
The upgrade is free for all registered users
More info at www.arturia.com/prophetv and www.arturia.com/cs-80v
Spark 1.4.
Version 1.4 brings 50 new kits / 448 instruments built by 5 contemporary electronic and hip hop producers. Ranging from deep electro house to the finest urban sounds, the expanded 1.4 library also integrates new faithful recreations of vintage drum machines.
To complete this arsenal, Spark embeds 5 new powerful FX’s such as the Destroyer, the Space Pan and the earth shaking Sub Generator.
Spark beat makers will also benefit from the advanced MIDI out functions, a full range of hardware shortcuts and the XY pad latch mode that will considerably speed up their workflow.
1.4 upgrade is free for all registered users.
Main Features
- 50 new kits / 448 instruments including Hip Hop, Techno, House, Minimal, Glitch, as well as vintage drum machines emulations (TR-606, Linn 9000, KPR-77, Drumulator, and more)
- 5 new effects : Destroyer, Flanger, Limiter, Space Pan and Sub Generator.
- Advanced MIDI Out Function
- New Hardware shortcuts
- XY Pad Latch Mode
The 1.4 upgrade is free for all registered users. More info at www.arturia.com/spark
New mighty soft synth from u-he – DIVA 1.0 Analogue synth
u-he has announced the release of version 1.0 of Diva, a virtual analog synthesizer instrument for Windows and Mac.
Diva‘s oscillators, filters and envelopes closely model electronic components found in some of the great monophonic and polyphonic synthesizers of yesteryear. Modules can be mixed and matched – build hybrids of those classics!
What really sets Diva apart is the authenticity of analogue sound. Diva is the first native software synth that applies methods used in industrial circuit simulators (e.g. PSpice) in realtime. We think she‘s a game-changer.
Diva is fully functional until December 31st – your ideal distraction for the holidays!
Diva for Windows and Mac (VST/AU) includes more than 1200 presets and is available to purchase for the introductory price of $119 until January 15th 2012 ($60 off regular of $179 USD).
More information: u-he Diva
Grain Science — Quick Overview
A quick tour of our new iPad synthesiser, in which I make a lot of strange loud noises.
The intro tune was created in Grain Science itself by using the built in performance recorder on each track, and sending them to our Hokusai Audio Editor for mixing and mastering.
Grain Science is out now in the App Store: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id487233637
For more info: http://www.wooji-juice.com/products/grain-science/index.html
Grain Science is based on the principles of granular synthesis: taking audio (a waveform/sample), tearing it into tiny pieces (the “grains”), and then putting them back together.
You can use it like a traditional sampler, by telling it to put the pieces back together exactly how it found them. You can use it like a traditional analogue synthesiser, by using sawtooth, sine or other basic waveforms as the source material — after the grain synthesis is done, you still have a variety of sophisticated tools to pass your sound through, before it hits the speakers or recording.
Of course, you can also go to places that neither a sampler nor an analogue synth can dream of going! With grain synthesis, the sound can be exactly as it started, or completely unrecognisable, or anywhere in between. The ability to create entirely new sounds that still, somehow, retain some of the essential qualities of the original, is one of the things that makes granular synthesis so interesting.
Not only that, but Grain Science offers two grain units per voice. Because you can control the mix between them — either manually, or programmed to change over time according to your needs — you can create layered, morphing or rich, complex modulated sounds (as you can also use the second grain unit to amplitude-modulate the first). You can also get direct control of the grain unit scrubbing, allowing you to “grainbend” live to create truly wild audio!
Rhythm Studio Updated With New Gemini Synthesizer
Pulse Code has updated Rhythm Studio, adding a new virtual analog synth and more.
Here’s what’s new in Rhythm Studio 1.05:
- Gemini Synthesizer included – 2 oscillators modeling analog waveforms – 24db resonant filter – oscillator sync – ring modulation.
- New FX, including:
- Phaser
- D-Verb
- S-Verb
- Amp Distortion
- 2 band Equalizer
- Auto Filter
- Improved navigation with a zoom button and panning which snaps to each device.
- Full multi-touch enabled. Now you can control and move as many knobs and switches as you like!
- Optimizations and bug fixes.
Rhythm Studio is a virtual studio app for iOS. It’s currently $.99 in the App Store. Additional devices are available as in-app purchases.
RP Predator Introduction
Rob Papen Predator introduction.
Showing the power of Predator its user interface. Also a good starting point for working with Predator.
Predator is a “phat sounding” killer synthesizer that combines inspiring presets and first-class features to make this your ‘go-to’ synth for contemporary music production.
The user interface has been designed so that almost all controls are visible on screen, making it fun and incredibly easy-to-use. And if you’re unsure about a particular synth function, simply right click your mouse to access the help screen.
Predator is packed with powerful features such as Preset Quick Browser, Preset bank mananger, Preset Morphing, Intelligent Preset Variation, MIDI and Synth Controllable FX, Unison Detune, Chord Memory and an extremely versatile Arpeggiator.
Included preset banks: HipHop (NY, Club, DirtySouth and Gfunk) banks. Jump, hardcore, breakbeat, various Trance styles, DnB banks. Hardcore dance, House, SFX banks and much more…
Last but not least …Predator also includes PredatorFX, allowing you to use the incredible filters, modulations, effects and vocoder as an FX plug-in within your music host.
Predator 1.6 is out now with even more presets included klangMedium “Ambient bank/Downbeat bank” and JoMal bank.
Review of the new Physynth
Physynth is a great example of an experimental music app; offering the control you need to make meaningful experiments with predictable outcomes.
Physynth is available now on iTunes: http://goo.gl/VGxL4
PHYSYNTH turns your iPad or iPad 2 into a beautiful unique vintage instrument. Powered by next-generation 3D graphics technologies, it is a stunning, beautiful device that will enable you to weave beautiful, fluid ‘Soundscapes’. PHYSYNTH is something you’ll want to tinker with, it’s that sketchpad you have lying around for when you feel creative. Re-live the golden years of experimental hardware and indie invention.
PHYSYNTH uses a state-of-the-art physics engine to trigger sounds using four real simulators, you charge physical objects with sound and collide them with other objects to trigger them. It is an entirely new way of creating music, a natural and fluid way to express yourself with a wide range of beautiful, realistic instruments.
• Physynth is suitable for anyone to pick up and begin exploring their hidden talent for music, beginner and pro alike.
• Physynth is designed for entertainment and enjoyment, creativity and experimentation.
• Physynth is a “Generative Synth” which synthesises sounds from collisions. It is not designed like a normal synth, instead Physynth is something new!
• Don’t forget to read about updates coming, including coreMIDI and many more Instruments. More information below after the features!
• Introductory sale now on for only a few days.
• Regular updates FREE. NO Ads and NO in app purchases.
FEATURES:
• Custom shaders especially designed for iPad2 and the beautiful high definition full-3D interface pushes the limits of what your device can do.
• iPad 1 owners are not left out, Physynth was designed to take full advantage of everything the device has to offer.
• Layer your sounds with Four-track Soundscaping.
• Jam with Realtime melody or rhythm over-dubbing.
• The physics-triggered sample engine with user-adjustable parameters means endless scenarios.
• Enjoy a wide range of beautiful sounding instruments with more coming in regular updates.
• Express yourself with full mixing control including full stereo panning, volume and digital special effects.
• Vintage hardware design with groundbreaking 3D tilt camera, stunning lighting and unbelievable next-gen graphics make Physynth the app to show your friends.
• Melody-mode to allow the user to play Physynth instruments like a traditional keyboard or drum pad.
• Headphones are recommended for full stereo immersion and realtime panning.
PHYSYNTH has been released
PHYSYNTH turns your iPad or iPad 2 into a piece of real vintage synth hardware.
Powered by next-generation 3D graphics technologies, it is a stunning, beautiful device that will enable you to weave beautiful, fluid ‘Soundscapes’.
PHYSYNTH uses a state-of-the-art physics engine to trigger sounds using four real simulators, you charge physical objects with sound and collide them with other objects to trigger them. It is an entirely new way of creating music, a natural and fluid way to express yourself with a wide range of beautiful, realistic instruments.
FEATURES:
- Custom shaders especially designed for iPad2 and the beautiful high definition full-3D interface pushes the limits of what your device can do.
- iPad 1 owners are not left out, Physynth was designed to take full advantage of everything the device has to offer.
- Layer your sounds with Four-track Soundscaping.
- Jam with Realtime melody or rhythm over-dubbing.
- The physics-triggered sample engine with user-adjustable parameters means endless scenarios.
- Enjoy a wide range of beautiful sounding instruments with more coming in regular updates.
- Express yourself with full mixing control including full stereo panning, volume and digital special effects.
- Vintage hardware design with groundbreaking 3D tilt camera, stunning lighting and unbelievable next-gen graphics make Physynth the app to show your friends.
- Melody-mode to allow the user to play Physynth instruments like a traditional keyboard or drum pad.
- Headphones are recommended for full stereo immersion and realtime panning.
The app is priced at $2.99.
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