Vogue MK2 is a free standalone microtonal synthesizer
Vogue MK2 is a free standalone microtonal synthesizer fully compatible with Max Magic Microtuner.
Specifications:
- Eight-voice polyphonic
- Hybrid synthesis engine (virtual analog and wavetable)
- 9 VA waveforms, 78 wavetable, white noise
- Three oscillators per voice, with individual square wave sub-oscillators (1 or 2 octaves lower)
- True monophonic mode (three voices at unison)
- Single LFO with 6 waveforms
- Ring modulator, chorus, flanger and phaser effects
- Easy-access modulation matrix
- Scale-relative pitch-bend (self-adapting to tuning scale steps with microtonal precision)
- 80 factory preset programs
- Receives MIDI tuning standard SysEx messages
- Compatible with Max Magic Microtuner mtx tuning files
- Includes library of 3,000+ tuning files
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Zunk plays a Moog Etherwave Theremin
Richard Lainhart and Thomas Zunk perform live at Avantgarde Festival Schiphorst 2010.
In this free improvisation, Zunk plays a Moog Etherwave Theremin with a variety of processing pedals, and Lainhart plays a Buchla 200e analog modular synthesizer controlled by a Haken Continuum three-dimensional keyboard controller.
The musical sculptures seen in the background are the creations of Ferdinand Försch.
Recorded July 4, 2010, in Schiphorst, Germany.
Synthesis – analog solutions
Electronic musician Calvin Cardiod has created another loving demo video, this time for the Analogue Solutions Tereshkova suitcase synthesizer.
Key features of the Tereshkova:
- Suitcase style design.
- Pure analogue voice circuitry.
- Rugged Steel construction. Quality chrome catches and cool steel spring handle.
- Stuffed full of electronics. No front panel space is wasted.
- Joystick, MIDI, jack socket patch points and more.
Nice software version of the rare RSF PolyKobol
Nick at Sonic Labs offers his usual thorough take on the new Xils Labs PolyKB – a software version of the rare RSF PolyKobol. Latest soft synth from French coders XILS Lab. Models the extremely rare RSF PolyKobol, of which there were only 30 ever made.We were impressed
the Radikal Technologies Accelerator synthesizer
This is an official teaser video for the Radikal Technologies Accelerator synthesizer.
The Accelerator is a new polyphonic that offers eight subtractive voices, that each feature three oscillators, two multimode filters, 6 envelope generators, three voice LFOs and one section LFO.
The Radikal Technologies Accelerator was originally expected to be available in June 2010. No pricing or availability has been announced at this time.
1984
Pianovintage in association with Alexander Sylla (programmer) and Minik (Graphic) is proud to present its first virtual instrument VST!
1984 is an emulation of an analog synthesizer with a simple design yet effective.
1984 features
- Two oscillators with selectable waveforms.
- Filter section with ADSR.
- Envelope section (ADSR).
- 2 effect modules: Chorus and Delay / Echo.
- Master section with volume control and panning.
- Compatible with most sequencers (Cubase, Ableton Live …)
- Controllable via MIDI (host automation).
- Includes 8 original presets.
PianoVintage 1984 is available to download as a freeware VST instrument plug-in for Windows PC.
More information: PianoVintage / 1984
SynthStation music production app for both iPhone or iPod Touch
Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces the immediate availability of the SynthStation music production app for both iPhone or iPod Touch in the iTunes App Store. SynthStation also works on the iPad. SynthStation transforms an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad into a portable music production studio. While the SynthStation app is powerful enough for professional musicians, virtually anyone can use it to easily create music. Built around Akai Professional’s history in synthesis and drawing on the company’s newest MINIAK synth, the SynthStation app sounds great and offers wide-ranging sonic flexibility with its virtual analog synthesis. The app gives musicians three synthesizers for creating melodies, chords and bass lines. For creating melodic and accompaniment parts, the SynthStation contains an on-screen keyboard complete with an arpeggiator and an XY control interface for expressive control of key parameters.
SynthStation also contains over 50 drum kits containing all the classic sounds of the past, legendary MPC samples and most popular modern samples. An onscreen MPC-style pad interface offers a trusted method of drum performance, while individual sample controls for Pitch and Volume enable tweaking the drums to fit the mix just right.
SynthStation contains a full mixing section to provide immediate control over the individual synth and drum parts. Adjust volume levels, mute tracks or route instruments to the internal effects processor to quickly create dynamic and engaging mixes.
SynthStation users can create and save sequences and complete songs. Once sequences have been programmed and organized, SynthStation can record a performance of the song capturing all modulation, mixing and keyboard playing. Through a WIFI connection, download both an audio (.WAV) and MIDI file of the performance for further editing, or uploading online and sharing newly composed tracks with others.
“The SynthStation app transforms the iPhone or iPod Touch into a professional musical workstation in a streamlined, all-in-one program,” said Adam Cohen, Director of Business Development, Akai Professional.
The SynthStation app is available now from the iTunes App Store for $9.99 US.
Gakken SX-150
This video, via DINSync, demonstrates modifications to the Gakken SX-150 synthesizer – a cheap analog synth that can be easily hacked:
The Gakken SX-150, a stylophone styled analog that can be found on ebay for $40. The machine has to be assembled, but there’s no soldering involved. It’s just a matter of putting the PCB in the case and connecting the power line, pretty simple stuff really. It’s very much a gimmick but since it really is a true analog it’s fairly easy to modify it into something useful.
Details on the hacks at the DINSync site.
Combined drum machine and bass synth
Cerebrum is a pattern based drum machine with an onboard bassline synth. There are 8 drums total, each with it’s own sequencer with various randomization and velocity features. Designed with live operation in mind, Cerebrum can be used for making complex beats on the fly, with features like the Pattern Playlist and Random Probability, that ensure your rhythms stay interesting. Your beats can then be sent into the Multi-Band FX processor, split into three bands, distorted, crushed and destroyed and then squashed with the overall compressor for getting that classic ‘pumping’ effect with ease.
Cerebrum:c4 features
- 8 drum modules.
- Bass arp-synth module.
- Versatile sequencers for each drum module including bass synth.
- Pattern Playlist feature for switching between 4 patterns, manually or automatically.
- Random Probability options for each sequencer.
- Aux module for external audio processing.
- Multi-Band FX section with compressor.
- Host sync or manual tempo.
- Midi triggering of each sequencer on individual keys.
- Toggle behavior options for midi triggering.
- Mute/solo switches.
- Multiple audio outputs.
Price: USD 49.00
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introducing the “pirate synth” – Krakken
Is it just me thinking of the Pirates of the Carribean?
Boutique synth maker AtomoSynth has released The Krakken – a MIDI-controled analog synthesizer module.
The Krakken synth offers a MIDI-to-control-voltage converter, an analog VCO, noise generator, a VCF, an LFO and an envelope generator.
You can control analog gear with The Krakken’s CV outputs, and you can also use other analog gear to control The Krakken.
It is expected to be available by the first of July, 2010.
Here are the details:
AtomoSynth “Krakken”
- VCO: This synth features one analog square and saw waveform VCO (voltage controled oscillator) with a huge pitch range, from subsonic to ultrasonic sound.
- Glide: effect control with a wide range that allows radical effects.
- White noise generator with 2 modes:
- Mode1 triggers the VCO affecting the frequency and can create percussion like sounds.
- Mode2 mix the noise with the VCO signal, adding texture to the waveform.
- LFO: One square and triangle waveform LFO (low frequency oscillator), that modulates the VCO for the vibrato effect creating old school arcade Atari-like sounds.
- Also it modulates the VCF (voltage controled filter) creating a tremolo effect.
- It has a led that shows the LFO rate.
- VCF: (vactrol based Low Pass Filter) with cut off and ressonance controls that can be modulated by the LFO and the VCO depth, It also features a decay control with 3 modes: positive, flat, and negative.
- envelope generator with attack and release control.
- The Krakken features a MIDI to control voltage converter with a range of 5 octaves, it can be set to any midi channel from 1 to 16, it has a display that shows the actual midi channel.
- You can control any external analog synthesizer with the CV and Gate Outputs (1Volt/octave), even at the same time you can control the Krakken with an analog sequencer via the CV and Gate inputs.
- Also you can connect many Krakken synthesizers in chain with its midi thru output to a computer or midi sequencer and each one will play a different midi channel.
- The instrument is is housed in a clear, laser cut, acrilic case that shows the analog circuitry.
- It is powered directly from 110V or 220V AC.
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