Cyclop Tutorial Nr. 1 “The Wobble Knob”
Sugar Bytes has started to release some nice tutorilas featuring their newly released Cyclop synth:
Here is the first of a series of Cyclop Tutorials
made by bigbrainaudio.com guru Brian Smith!
Touching down in the future of music with the most seriously fun bass synth in the universe. Breaking the mould and far beyond the mainstream, Cyclop delivers some of the hardest bass your subwoofer has ever played. Fathomless wave generation and modulation possibilities giving you an arsenal of infinitely twistable sounds that will cut through any mix. Pushing the envelope and sporting the latest super hi-fidelity Sugar Bytes DSP algorithms already championed by top producers across the globe. Creating complex sounds can be arduous, not any more. Cyclop brings a host of complex functions to your fingertips, making some of the most intricate routing and modulation as easy as 1, 2, 3. Ladies and gentlemen, the bass has landed and the air has left the building… Get Cyclop and prepare to smash the establishment.
The Cyclop Synth can be purchased from
www.Sugar-Bytes.de
New SPARK VINTAGE DRUM MACHINES by ARTURIA – Drum Synth Software
Background info:
808, 909, Linn, etc. How’d you like to have all of these at your fingertips in one highly usable software package that goes beyond mere samples to True DRUM SYNTHESIS? Give it a look, and give it a listen right here.
SPARK Vintage Drum Machines brings 30 legendary drum machines to the musician.
Intuitive and powerful, this software is much more than your typical sample player. By mixing high quality samples and virtual analog synthesis (based on TAE®), Spark Vintage Drum Machines manages to capture the unique soul of these instruments.
From the classic percussion sounds of the Roland CR-78 and Korg Mini Pops 7 to the heavy punch of the TR-series, all the top producers’ boutique models are available in one single easy-to-use interface.
Add to this the lightning-fast workflow, in-depth tweaking possibilities, and live features of Spark, and you get a true must have for any demanding beat maker.
BusyBox Synthesizer – like a modular Minimoog Model D
Grove Audio has posted information on their BusyBox synthesizer.
This 6MU module contains a complete synthesizer voice and an internal MIDI to CV converter. Internal routing is roughly based on the Moog Minimoog Model D.
An analog routing system controlled by a processor offers alternative routing schemes to extend the usefulness of the unit as a standalone synthesizer. A couple of extra features not found on the Minimoog have been added such as ring modulator, linear FM modulation of the VCOs, and voltage controlled amplifiers on each VCO and external audio sources.
The MIDI to CV converter can produce up to four CV/gate pairs and internal control voltages based on channel control messages from an external sequencer or keyboard controller can extend or replace internal modulation sources for the VCOs, the audio mixer or the filter.
The filter core is a 4 pole low pass filter which feeds a signal matrix and analog switch that allows one of sixteen possible filter modes to be selected. Two envelope generators can be used to modulate parameters of the filter and apply a contour to the main audio output VCA.
The depth of modulation can be controlled by the modulation wheel of a connected MIDI keyboard controller.
Pricing and availability are to be announced.
Synth Magic Polychrome basic demo of some of the sounds
Instrument based on the Farfisa Polychrome-Lots of extra features added such as LFO’s on all sections, full effects section,autopanners, velocity to vibrato,filter, tremolo etc.
Available at www.synthmagic.co.uk
Instrument based on the rare Farfisa Polychrome analogue synthesiser for Native Instruments kontakt 4.2.4 or higher(including Kontakt 5). Custom designed GUI to allow for easy tweeking of sounds. Over 200 presets included and thanks to the custom designed user interface it is childs play to design your own sounds. Many existing users say our instruments sound and feel like your playing with real hardware. Easily create the fantastic sounds of this beautiful classic synthesiser. Lots of extra features added such as extra LFO’s,independent autopanners for each synth section,lots of effects and a master effects plus lots of expression controls for aftertouch,modwheel etc.
Tabletop 1.5 – new version adds SoundCloud support
Retronyms today updated Tabletop, its virtual studio for the iPad.
Here’s what’s new in Tabletop 1.5:
- CloudSeeder – access the Tabletop Community (powered by SoundCloud)
- Audio Copy – collaborate with other Apps
- Module Bundles – discounted collections of in-app add-ons
Here’s what Retronyms has to say about it:
CloudSeeder makes it easy to publish your songs to a music community and receive feedback. It’s also the perfect place to find inspiration before diving into a new track. Your fans are waiting, so don’t be shy and jump in! Publish a track, leave a comment, find listeners and collaborators.
Tabletop is a free download from the App Store. It comes with a small collection of virtual modules. Additional modules are available as in-app purchases.
Review of UVI String Machines – Extended Video
“Russ takes a look at UVI String Machines with a full show and tell and gives his opinion on it. Don’t forget to check out all our news at http://www.pro-tools-expert.com”
String Machines, a new UVI product that brings back vintage analog string synthesizers. String Machines is a digital hybrid instrument, forged with the analog imprint of the 11 most musical string synths ever built.
• Instant access to tons of presets and preset layers; find sounds you love and get inspired quickly!
• Authentic sound and character reproduces the analog grunge and warmth of yesteryear
• No loading time when switching machines and sounds.
• Dual layers. Select the machine and the associated sounds.
• Experiment with the step modulator and take your sound out of this world!
• Shape your sounds using authentic analog-modeled filters, envelopes, and LFOs
VSP-330r2 Choir Strings Is Here (VP-330)
Now available as VST and Standalone
http://gstormplugins.blogspot.com/2012/05/vsp-330r2-voice-synth-plus-is-here….
G-Storm Plugins announces the release of VSP-330 version 2.0 Voice Synth Plus VST plugin and standalone version. The VSP-330 is a recreation of the rare and nearly extinct VP-330 string ensemble and human voice formant choirs. The emulation is made possible by synthesis and effects DSP techniques, not samples.
Roland VP-330 Vocoder: The vocoder shapes its envelope and filters by any sound source fed into it, your voice or even a drum loop can be used which is then applied to another sound source, typically a synth pad. This creates a very unique and famous robot-like sound.
http://youtu.be/vHeecSX6Sec
Aside from the 10-band vocoder, the VP-330 added a string synth section, choir and a human-voice sound, both of which are quite excellent themselves. Its 3 sound sections offer a few different presets that can be slightly edited with de-tuning and vibrato. The VP-330 is one of the best Vocoder synths ever and although there are many other types of Vocoders, none sound as good as this!
Extended Video Review Of Arturia Spark Vintage Drum Machines
A show and tell review of Arturia Spark Vintage Drum Machines.
SPARK Vintage Drum Machines brings 30 legendary drum machines to the musician.
Intuitive and powerful, this software is much more than your typical sample player. By mixing high quality samples and virtual analog synthesis (based on TAE®), Spark Vintage Drum Machines manages to capture the unique soul of these instruments. From the classic percussion sounds of the Roland CR-78 and Korg Mini Pops 7 to the heavy punch of the TR-series, all the top producers’ boutique models are available in one single easy-to-use interface.
Add to this the lightning-fast workflow, in-depth tweaking possibilities, and live features of Spark, and you get a true must have for any demanding beat maker.
OP-X PRO-II: Platinum Bank Demo
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/description.html
Demo of the new Platinum bank for the SonicProjects OP-X PRO-II virtual Oberheim VSTi synth plugin. No external effects or any other treatment are involved. All sounds are coming directly from OP-X PRO-II which was played live and recorded directly to disk.
The bank features 82 stunning patches capturing the magic and the special character of some of the most sought after early voltage controlled polyphonic analog synths including:
– Oberheim OB-X
– Oberheim OB-Xa
– Oberheim OB-8
– Oberheim Matrix-12
– Roland Jupiter-6
– Roland Jupiter-8
– Elka Synthex
If you know these synths and their special sound and character you will immedialtly recognize which sounds are dedicated to which godfathers.
The bank can be downloaded here:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/userarea.html
Here’s the reference of the featured patches:
00:00 01 Clear OB Brass
00:08 02 Clear OB Brass II
00:14 03 Matrix-12 ResoPad II
00:39 79 OB-X SL Upsweep
00:58 80 OB-X Space Sweeps II
01:34 29 OB-X Fullanalog Strings
01:57 32 OB-X Slow R-Sweeps
02:11 31 OB-X PWM DS VL
02:25 30 OB-X PWM D-Sweeps
02:31 04 Matrix-12 NR Cembalo II
02:47 53 Matrix Outerspace
02:57 05 FM Midnight Bell
03:05 51 Matrix Strange Tones
03:15 14 MM DL Arpeggio
03:25 15 MM DL Arpeggio FM
03:33 16 MM DL Arpeggio FMS
03:52 55 OB-Xa Sweep Chords
03:57 56 OB-Xa Porta Chords
04:03 57 OB-Xa Slow Upsweeps
04:25 26 OB-8 Superwarm Strings
04:43 58 OB-Xa Warm Sawsolo
04:48 64 OB-Xa P-Sync Solo II
04:54 66 Prophet-5 Lead
05:01 67 Prophet-5 Sine Pad
05:10 68 Prophet-5 Full Brass
05:19 70 Prophet-5 Mod Strings
05:30 72 Prophet-5 Mod Strings L
05:48 73 Prophet-5 Sync Lead
05:55 74 Prophet-5 Wah Chords
06:06 75 Prophet-5 Reso Chords
06:17 76 Prophet-5 LFO Pad
06:31 78 Prophet-5 Upsweeps II
07:16 17 JP-8 Perc Chords
07:22 18 JP-8 Power Chords
07:25 19 JP-8 Power Chords DB
07:33 20 JP-8 Resonant Brass
07:43 21 OB-8 Slow Fullbrass
07:53 22 OB-8 Superfull Brass
08:05 25 OB-8 Warm Perc
08:14 46 Ujiie Matrix Brass
08:20 06 Jupiter-6 Octave Brass
08:28 07 Jupiter-6 HP Brass II
08:33 35 SEM Fat Bass II
08:41 09 Jupiter-6 Sinesync Bass
08:50 49 Ujiie Matrix Clav II
08:53 48 Ujiie Matrix Clav
08:57 40 Synthex Double ARP
09:03 41 Synthex Speed ARP
09:23 45 S-Pulse ARP ST PM
Note that the youtube audio compression takes away a lot of depth and smoothness and makes the sounds small. Played in real using good d/a converters is like night and day.
The download page features a better sounding high quality mp3 demo of the same. For a real reference the bank can be checked with the demo version of OP-X PRO-II:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/freedemo.html
AudioCubes and Saurus: Perfect Pairing
Mark Mosher has delivered a new video featuring the AudioCubes:
Screencast on how to use the AudioCubes together with Saurus, the new Virtual Analog synthesizer of Tone2.
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