Weldroid has released a beta of Synesthesia
Weldroid has released a beta of Synesthesia, an effect plug-in for Windows.
Synesthesia is a combined waveshaper / EQ / dynamics processor that is designed to be very light on the CPU, but sounds hi-fi enough to be put on the master buss without hesitation. A special combination of frequency-dependent harmonics generation and oversampling reduces aliasing way below audible levels, allowing smooth coloration of input material free of unwanted artifacts.
Synesthesia features highly flexible – per harmonic definition of distortion / waveshaping characteristics, opening up possibilities to emulate static distortion of many nonlinear devices. It is also possible to use it as a dynamics processor by setting up the dynamic waveshaper curve with respective attack and release time constants.
Synesthesia features
- VST 2.4 effect plugin for Windows (32-bit).
- 2 channels in / 2 channels out.
- All parameters subject to automation except for the distortion characteristics graphs.
- Demo is fully functional but injects some white noise every 40 seconds.
Synesthesia for Windows (VST) is available to purchase at the introductory price of 30 EUR. All “beta” licenses are full licenses (available for reduced price until the product reaches revision A).
More information: Weldroid / Synesthesia
New compressor effect released – the SKWOSH
whiteLABEL unveils SKWOSH, a VST Compressor Effect for Windows.
“SKWOSH, is a versatile compressor offering 4 main modes of hard and soft; compression and signal-boosting. Envelope following comes in a choice of peak or 2 RMS modes with optional peak-hold and simple or complex follow modes.
The sidechain can be either internal (1&2) for regular stereo operation, or external; (3&4) for keyed operation. The sidechain filter offers high, low and band-pass with upto 4 poles for a maximum response or 24dB/octave. There is of course a monitoring switch to hear the filtering applied to the sidechain signal too. “
Features:
- Output wet / dry mix control.
- Input / output flip: 1&2 / 3&4.
- Chain audition: on / off.
- Output limiter: on / off.
- Character: clean / static drive / dynamic drive – with controls for filth level and drive factor.
- Lookahead: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 40ms with additional match / half / double modes.
- Key filter: LP / BP / HP: 6/12/18/24 dB/oct – 80hz to 8khz.
- Sidechain: internal or external (2 stereo inputs).
- Operation: hard knee / soft knee / hard boost / soft boost.
- Envelope: peak / RMS 1 / RMS 2 …
Price: £25
BLIP1000 – free matrix step sequencer instrument for Windows
WOK has introduced Blip1000, a free matrix step sequencer instrument for Windows.
Blip1000 is inspired by matrix synths for the iPad and hardware like the Bliptronic 5000, which were derived from software like ToneMatrix, which was inspired by devices like the monome and the Tenori On and so forth
Here’s what the developer has to say about Blip1000:
Got a windows touchscreen computer and miss these cool apps like on the iPad?
Now you can generate MIDI sequences with a touch of your finger. Also great for controllers like Novations launchpad (together with Automap).
Blip1000 is a MIDI sequencer VST plugin. It plays mono- or polyphonic sequences depending on the selected notes and the enabled trigger buttons. Host sync with different speeds, swing, several play direction modes and MIDI controller learn – try it for free and start making music now!
Features:
- Clear and easy interface.
- Number of steps selectable (up to 8).
- Note per line selectable from 3 octaves with display.
- Several play modes (forward-backward, random etc.).
- Syncs to host – clock divider adjustable.
- Sequence transpose by MIDI input
- MIDI ouput channel selectable.
- Automatable in the DAW.
- Sequences can be saved as VST plugin presets.
- Random play.
- MIDI-ouput; any plugin or synthesizer can be used as sound source.
- Low on CPU.
Note: Blip1000 is nagware.
Free loudness maximizer effect plug-in
LoudMax is a free loudness maximizer effect plug-in for Mac & Windows.
LoudMax is described as a maximizer with a transparent sound, designed to retain the original character of the music as much as possible even at high compression levels.
New In LoudMax V1.09
- LoudMax VST Plugin ported to Mac OS X. Audio Unit version implemented using Symbiosis from NuEdge Development. Support for Intel Mac and Power PC.
- Winamp Plugin now supports 5.1 Surround. Built-in stereo overdrive protection to avoid distortions in a subsequent stereo downmix.
- Improved limiter algorithm. Transients will remain better.
- Improved release curve at high compression levels for an accurate sound and less artifacts.
Download from the LoudMax site.
Two new free equalizer effects
J1000 has released version 3.0 of Alpha and Beta, two free equalizer effect plug-ins for Windows.
Changes in Alpha and Beta v3.0
- Redesigned and reorganized interfaces.
- Dynamic loudness processing based on equal-loudness contour.
- Easier frequency selection.
- Saturation mode.
- Two-stage clipping indicator.
- CPU optimizations.
Alpha and Beta are available to download as freeware VST effect plug-ins for Windows PC. Note: Gamma and Delta are now definitely discontinued and no longer available.
More information: J1000
Short demo of the UnoFM
This is a quick demo of UnoFM – a free VST instrument plug-in for Window:
UnoFM is a simple but effective and good sounding FM synth, it sounds like 80′ Yamaha FM 4 Operator.
See the XSynth site for the download.
Sync modulation synthesizer instrument for Windows
Fsynthz has released 15E, a sync modulation synthesizer instrument for Windows.
This time the envelope does the trick. So we get a “normal” synth with six parameters enveloped. Do the double sync and other stuff… To be considered as an expected exercise on the “15″ playground.
15E features
- Designed for any random set of controls to sound good and playable.
- 3 stereo tools (used simultaneously).
- 2 dedicated operation modes for ModWheel.
- Compact GUI with tooltips on controls.
15E is available to download as a freeware VST instrument plug-in for Windows PC.
More information: Fsynthz
Nice sounding demo of the alphaPad
This is a demo of alphaPad – a free Windows step sequencer for the Novation Launchpad, created by Thibaut Labbé.
Features:
- 8 instruments working on distinct channels
- 8 patterns / instrument, 64 patterns in total
- 8 notes / pattern
- Pattern length from 8 to 32 steps
- Gate, velocity and pitch control
- 3 modes:
- Edit mode for creating patterns
- Launch mode for playing patterns (works as the session mode of Ableton Live)
- Select mode for choosing the pattern to edit
- Easy synchronization with host using midi notes
Can be downloaded for free from http://alphapadstepsequencer.blogspot…
(no MAX/MSP required)
Tekky Synths has announced the release of VoCoGaTe
Tekky Synths has announced the release of VoCoGaTe, a new VST plug-in for Windows.
Originally made to process vocal samples in a pitch shifter and a gater, VoCoGaTe can make infinite percussion variations. Many random options help to create patches. It is not an easy instrument to program but one can achieve some cool sounds with a bit of a time and patience.
VoCoGaTe comes in Pro (EUR 30.00) and Free versions.
The free version has some restrictions but it is fully usable and allows to save/load one preset at a time.
Price: Free / EUR 30.00
Visit: Tekky Synths
Badass – cool distortion effect
Tek’it Audio unveils Badass, a Filter distortion effect for Windows.
“Badass filter and distortion plug-in, give to your sounds this little bad grain or destroy them completely with the help of distortion effects, filters, lowfi effect and ring modulator.
Each effect can be used individually, but combined they become a powerful tool to distort your sound.”
Features:
- – 7 Effects: filter, cut, drive, lofi, ring, shape and boost
- – 8 Filter types: 24dB low-pass, 24dB digital low-pass, 24dB VCF Ladder low-pass, Modulo low-pass, 36dB State Variable, 12dB High-pass, 24dB High-pass, Bandpass
- – Full MIDI automation and MIDI learn on all parameters
- – Phase inverter and effect bypass
- – Works in mono or strereo
- – Integrated Patch manager
- – Knob reset on initial patch value
- – Randomize knobs position
- – 32 Factory presets
- – Easy installer
Price: 17 EUR
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