CASSINI – Polyphonic Synthesizer for iPhone (v1.0.0)
Here are some details:
CASSINI Polyphonic Synthesizer
– 3 Oscillators plus 1 Sub-Osc
– Sawtooth, Pulse(PWM), Triangle, Sine, Noise, FM
– Waveshape Modulation
– Oscillator Sync
– Ring Modulation
– 2 Filters
– LP24, LP18, LP12, LP6, BP, HP
– AMP
– Overdrive
– 3 Band EQ
– Auto Pan
– 9 Envelope Generators
– DAHDSR(Delay, Attack, Hold, Decay, Sustain, Release)
– Velocity, Keyboard Tracking
– 6 LFOs
– Sawtooth, Pulse, Triangle, Random, 16 Step Sequence
– Waveshape Modulation
– Envelope(AD/AR)
– Modulation Delay
– Delay Time: 1-2000ms / Tempo Sync
– Delay Time Modulation
– Filtered Stereo Delay
– Resonant Filter (LP, BP, HP)
– Filter Modulation
– Programable Polyphonic Arpeggiator
– Scale/Chord Remapper
– CoreMIDI
– Recorder
– Audio Copy (Compatible with INTUA BeatMaker, Apple GarageBand and so on.)
– Export wav file via iTunes File Sharing
The recording time is limited to 3 minutes.
Dubstep Synths Vol.2 – Massive Presets
Loopmasters has released presents Dubstep Synths Vol.2 – Massive Presets by Re-Zone, a new title in the Patchworx series of soundsets.
Re-Zone tracks have been released on Toolroom Records, Black Hole Recordings, 1605, Baroque, Be Yourself Music, BugEyed, Unreleased Digital, Perfecto, Stereo Productions, Whoop, Kinky Vinyl and more.Re-Zone is continually supported by: Pete Tong, Carl Cox, Mark Knight, Roger Sanchez, Axwell, Tiesto, Sasha, Laurent Garnier, and Nick Warren.
The 64 Massive Dubstep Patches included in this pack are comprised of 28 Basses, 4 SFX, 21 Leads and 11 Pads. Included are Vocalised Leads, Hypnotic FX, Epic Pads, Evil Growls, and Sequenced Dubstep Basses.
The soundset is available to purchase for £14.95 GBP.
Using Grain Science to turn just about anything into a synth patch
Canis at Wooji Juice shared an interesting demo, embedded above, showing how you can use Grain Science to turn just about anything into a synth patch
“So, a parcel arrived in the post the other day from IK Multimedia, with some of their gear inside to try out. I spent some time yesterday running around with the iMic plugged in, recording things I find around the office, and then turning them into instruments 
I’m not a professional when it comes to miking stuff up, and this wasn’t in a studio or anything like that. But I like the results a lot better than the built-in mic, and Grain Science has always stood out for the ways it allows you to synthesise based on captured audio. So it was fun putting that side of it to use with higher-quality sound.
These aren’t designed to be presets, they’re just me experimenting with different effects and seeing what variety of stuff I can make from a given recording. I’ve marked the original recordings on the timeline — every sound, no matter how weird it sounds, is based on the same recording (until you reach the next marker).”
Checking out StudioLogic’s Sledge Polysynth
Here’s a new video featuring the Sledge at MusikMesse:
For many synthesizer enthusiasts, it is the particular interaction of the sound engine and user interface that makes a great instrument. A quick look at Sledge shows you the generous set of controls available to interact directly with the sound engine. When you touch the knobs and switches of the front panel, you will instantly be aware of the meticulous attention to detail our engineers have refined, during many decades building the best electronic keyboards.
You will experience the logical set-up of the synthesizer modules, mirroring the signal flow of a classic analogue synthesizer. But what really distinguishes any synthesizer is its sound. Fortunately, our friends at Waldorf Music have happily shared their experience and know-how on this crucial part of the Sledge Synthesizer.
Read more about the new Sledge Synthesizer
World’s First Review of Fxpansion Tremor
Take a look at the cool new Tremor synth based drum machine from Fxpansion.
Tremor: a software drum machine with powerful synthesis, effects, modulation and step-sequencing. DCAM circuit-modelled sound generation is fused with new ideas to produce original sounds with the punch and extreme sound pressure of old-school analogue. Tremor’s dance drums, funky beatscapes, abstract machines and undiscovered sonic terrain are suited to all kinds of electronic, urban and experimental music.
Mute Synth Custom Modified by A.S.M.O. for Daniel Miller
Dirty Electronics Mute Synth custom modified by A.S.M.O. for Daniel Miller (The Normal / Mute Records).
Touch panels hardwired to pots and switches, 3 LFOs, one for each oscillator and feedback.
Low / band pass resonant filter with external voltage control input, self oscillates at full resonance.
Panel is covered in (warm) leatherette, nice!
Moogerfooger Cluster Flux is a MIDI Synth!
The Moog Moogerfooger MF-108M Cluster Flux is fully MIDI-controllable.
Moot demonstrates one of the most powerful uses for that feature by using the Cluster Flux as an analog synthesizer in its own right. No other sound source or processing (besides some reverb) was used in this piece.
For a full demo of what this baby can do, check out Moot’s review of the Cluster Flux.
Enjoy!
Roland Alpha Juno-1 & Roland Juno-60
This is a ‘single patch’ comparison of the Juno-1 and Juno-60. This Juno-60 is visiting the studio for a few days to be repaired. This Juno-60 had a dead LFO-trig switch that now functions and a faulty volume pot that is also functioning normally now. Its a Happy Juno. Both the Juno-1 and Juno-60 are programmed to the exact same parameters and waveforms.
I wanted to record a short video to compare the two Junos while I had the opportunity as well.
This Juno-60 was a joy to have visit the studio and it is fully functioning and doing well now.
rePatcher: a modular synth interface for your computer
rePatcher: a modular synth interface for your computer!
works with MAX/MSP and Pure Data
http://www.openmusiclabs.com/projects/repatcher/
rePatcher is an Arduino shield that allows you to “repatch” your Max/MSP or Pure Data patches with a 6 x 6 patchbay matrix. It also has 6 general purpose control knobs for modifying parameters in your patch. Since it does all of this over USB, it can be hacked to work with any other program that can accept a serial stream.
Two videos of the Nord Drum – Virtual Analog Drum Synthesizer
Jim from Nord shows the Nord Drum, It specializes in electronic sounds. Shipping in February
The Nord Drum is a revolutionary 4-channel drum synthesizer.
With an amazingly vast sonic palette and astounding level of playability the Nord Drum is guaranteed to change your perception of what’s possible with synthetic, sample-free percussion. Create classic retro-futuristic percussion with analog waveforms or use the harmonically complex waveforms together with different colors of noise for results that both sound and respond stunningly organic. The Nord Drum is designed with the performing musician in mind and its extreme dynamic range and super-fast triggering add to the feeling of playing a real instrument. 4 high-sensitivity inputs and MIDI lets you play the Nord Drum with a wide range of Electronic Drum Pads, Acoustic Drum Triggers and MIDI-pads/Sequencers for easy integration into any existing drum-kit or the starting point for something completely new…
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