Interstate 210 (Foothill Freeway): Pasadena to Newhall

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We travel California Interest 210 west and north from Pasadena to its western terminus with I-5 just south of Newhall (Santa Clarita). We start on the California 710 stub freeway (the northernmost end of the unconstructed I-710 through Alhambra and Pasadena), which feeds in into I-210 west through Pasadena, the town of La Canada Flintridge, and the northernmost sections of Los Angeles terminating at I-5 just before it's junction with California Highway 14. This scenic route passes through the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, and we also pass California Highway 2 and Highway 118 along the way.

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary, featuring the following instruments:
Minimoog (1979 model, fully restored)
Cherry Audio CR-78 drum machine and Sines
Strymon Starlab
UAD Electra 88
Arturia Mellotron V and Pigments
Morphor Plectrum Karlplus-Strong module
Rossum Electro-music Morpheus Z-plane filter
East West Fab Four (bass), Hollywood Orchestral Woodwinds (contrabassoon), Fantasy Brass (Wagner Tubas)
AudioThing GongAmp and Reels

For more music, please visit https://amandachaudhary.bandcamp.com"
Also see Interstate 710 (Long Beach to Pasadena) - original synth soundtrack

US 50 in Nevada, Part 1: Middlegate to Austin (with synthesizer soundtrack)

video upload by CatSynth TV

You can find all parts in this series here.

"We preset Part 1 of of several videos covering our epic trip along US Highway 50 in Nevada, dubbed "The Loneliest Road in America". In this segment, we head west from the tiny community of Middlegate in Churchill County to the old mining town of Austin (in Lander County). Along the way we cross wide valleys and mountain passes.

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary using the following instruments:
Yamaha RX5 drum machine and RX5USB cartridge
Cherry Audio GX-80, Harmonia, and Stardust 201 tape delay
Arturia Vocoder V, DX7 V, Analog Lab, Mellotron V, Jun-6 V, Delay ETERNITY
Universal Audio UAD Electra 88
Buchla Red Panel 158 and 156m modules
EastWest Fantasy Brass and Hollywood Orchestral Percussion


The building featured at the end of the video is Stokes Castle, a ruined replica of a European castle tower that sits on a hill above the town of Austin."

00:00 Introduction
00:10 Beginning at Middlegate
04:10 Music break - chillout
06:42 Original rhythm returns; approaching a mountain pass


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UAD Spark PolyMAX Synth Demo & Review

video upload by musictrackjp

DEMO by Katsunori UJIIE.

UAD Spark PolyMAX Synthesizer Demo

video upload by Nicolas Melis

See this post for additional details.

"UAD Spark PolyMAX Synthesizer Demo
Exploring the presets of the UAD Spark PolyMAX Synthesizer

0:00 - 0:30 10 aachen street
0:31 - 0:50. bright wide pad
0:51 - 1:09. crusher
1:10 - 1:26. comin
1:27 - 1:45. env follower
1:46 - 2:05. epic 2
2:06 - 2:27 huge manna
2:28 - 2:47. instaprog
2:48 - 3:15. landing pad
3:16 - 3:27. noizbazz
3:28 - 3:50. regal
3:51 - 4:14. Salt
4:15 - 4:34. scientific
4:35 - 4:49. scrappy bass
4:50 - 5:15. seasick
5:16 - 5:34. son of sub
5:35 - 6:06 2 saws"

UAD Spark Opal Morphing Synth Demo

video upload by Nicolas Melis

"UAD Spark Opal Morphing Synth Demo
Exploring the presets of the UAD Spark Opal Morphing Synth

0:00 - 0:30. 1984
0:31 - 0:53. alien warship
0:54 - 1:24. amorphus
1:25 - 1:53. analog gregorian
1:54 - 2:13. apex poly
2:14 - 2:32. aussie squares
2:33 - 2:51. bass jumper
2:52 - 3:30. beautiful underscore
3:31 -3:48. bellini
3:49 - 4:06. bell deep
4:07 - 4:35. brass pad
4:36 - 5:01. David's pad
5:02 - 5:21. decency
5:22 - 5:45. dreamy chords
5:46 - 6:25. eighties sci fi
6:26 - 6:50. fauxberheim
6:51 - 7:09. four against five
7:10 - 7:44. la Batteur Electronique"

New PolyMAX Software Synthesizer by UAD

PolyMAX Synthesizer Sound Examples | UAD Spark video upload by Universal Audio

"PolyMAX takes the huge sound and immediate workflow of classic polysynths like Jupiters, Oberheims, and Prophets, and updates them for the modern age with a clean interface and convenient features - giving you a versatile instrument that's perfect for everything from retro sounds to cutting-edge pop."

Get the Warm Sound of Classic Analog Synths with PolyMAX | UAD Quick Tips


"In this video, Matt Petersen gives a tour of the PolyMAX synthesizer and shows how easy it is to dial in punchy, larger-than-life sounds using the convenient features and controls. Whether you're looking to recreate the vibe of classic polysynths or explore new sonic possiblities, PolyMAX's analog sound and immediate workflow will help you get there.

Available for UAD-2 hardware & Apollo interfaces, and natively with UAD Spark (Mac & Windows).

Learn more about PolyMAX: https://www.uaudio.com/luna/instrumen..."

PolyMAX is our vintage-inspired synth that gives producers, sound designers, and musicians fat analog tones from the golden age of polysynthesis. PolyMAX's warm, analog-modeled oscillators and filters, professional UA effects, and curated presets easily fit into any genre — with album‑ready sounds instantly.

001:model D - a MIDI controller for Minimoog Model D VSTs Seeking Funding on Kickstarter

via Kickstarter

001:model D by ΔMIDI is a dedicated, physical MIDI controller for the world’s most popular synthesizer – Moog Minimoog Model D’s VST plugins.

001:model D allows you to take full control over any Minimoog-based VST available on the market. And thanks to being open-source, anyone can freely modify or tweak its behaviour. This makes the 001:model D a truly universal MIDI controller.

Why dedicated controller is better than knobs built into a MIDI keyboard?

Due to the fact that every knob and every switch is an accurate representation of what is happening on the screen, the exact representation of what sound synthesizer you are operating produces. After spending a while with the 001:model D, you won’t just be able to use ordinary knobs, you will discover a different level of control. It’s all because of that 1:1 layout.

Controls

21 analogue potentiometers
6 6-stage knobs
15 toggle switches
2 lever switches
3 LED indicators
44 physical controls in total.

Sync button for instant settings transfer.

Map button for changing MIDI mapping on the fly.

Class-compliant MIDI-USB protocol implementation
Open-source hardware†
Eurorack-compatible design‡
Black and white finish, gold lettering with matched knob and USB cable color‡
Hackable, based on Arduino® platform
Mechanical

Made from three layers of fibreglass reinforced laminate with an additional layer of sheet aluminium. All CNC-machined.
Dimensions: 425 mm x 110 mm x 48 mm (16.75″ x 4.3″ x 1.9″)
Weight: 1100 g (2.4 lbs).
†001:model D will become fully open-source after Kickstarter Campaign

‡Eurorack model and colour options availability depends on Stretch Goal completion

But hey, there’s more!

After completing the main goal - collecting funds to start the 001:model D production, we have Stretch Goals – for making a white 001:model D, also with gold plated lettering; and something really special - a Eurorack compatible model.

Tested & compatible with

Arturia Mini V
Native Instruments Monark
UAD Minimoog®
GForce MINIMONSTA®

UAD Opal Morphing Synth

video upload by Universal Audio

"Exclusively for UAD Spark, Opal is our epic-sounding flagship synth that's perfect for producers, sound designers, and musicians. This analog-meets-wavetable synth gives you huge-sounding morphing filters and powerful UA effects — yet always keeps you close to album-ready sounds, no matter how deep you explore."

Opal Morphing Synth Sound Examples | UAD Spark

video upload by Universal Audio

UADx Opal Morphing Synth - Sonic LAB Overview

video upload by sonicstate

"Universal Audio recently announced their Spark subscription, a curated and expanding range of their plug-ins from the extensive UAD and Luna platforms. But these are now available as Native format plug-ins, so you don't need the DSP platform to use them (Mac only for now)

As part of the new package, UA have introduced Opal - an all new synthesizer instrument with 3 hybrid analog/wavetable oscillators, two morphing filters, 2 LFOs, 2 multi-segment function generators (per voice) and 3 envelopes.

Throw in a mod matrix and some tasty FX and you have the size of it.
We take a look at the new instrument.
https://spark.uaudio.com/

00:00 Intro and overview
3:00 sounds examples
05:29 Oscillators
08:35 More sounds
10:00 Filters
16:20 Modulation
18:40 FX and more sounds
23:50 Thoughts"

Harmonic Distortions

Harmonic Distortions from Jochen Bohnes on Vimeo.

"trying UAD Zener Limiter's Distortion"

UAD Intros New Moog Multimode Filter XL Plug-Ins Collection

Published on Mar 14, 2017 Universal Audio

"Moog analog filters have long reigned supreme as the most musical audio filtering circuits ever devised.

Built for modern sequencer-based song production, the new Moog Multimode XL plug-in for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo interfaces borrows from various incarnations of classic Moog designs, nailing the essential Moog filter character unlike any software emulation in history."

"Moog analog filters have long reigned supreme as the most musical audio filtering circuits ever devised. With its incredibly rich sounds — ranging from buzz-saw to syrupy — and built in sequencing capabilities, the new UAD Moog Multimode Filter Collection for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo interfaces represents a major advancement for all of filter kind.

Built for modern sequencer-based song production, the new Moog Multimode Filter XL plug-in — a one year effort between Moog Music and UA — borrows from various incarnations of Moog designs, nailing the essential Moog filter character unlike any software emulation in history. Prepare for a brave new world."

UAD-2 opens up to 3rd Party developers! And some beatboxing fun...

"Firstly, UA are proud to announce that the UAD-2 platform is now opening up to third party developers! The announcement is marked by the unveiling of their first collaborators - Brainworx and SPL. See here:

http://www.uaudio.com/press/releases/2011/SPL_Brainworx

Combined with the imminent arrival of the Satellite, things are really going from strength to strength at UA.

Lastly, UK beatbox champion Shlomo seems to have dropped his long-loved SM58 in favour of the mighty RODE M1-S, and was spotted on ITV’s Daybreak show alongside Lenny Henry, who gives the mic a whirl live on TV:

http://www.itv.com/daybreak/entertainment/coolbeforeschool/humanbeatboxer/

We have more to come from Shlomo, so keep your eyes peeled for future updates…"

UAD-2 Satellite - "Space Launch" video from NAMM Show

YouTube via UniversalAudio | January 19, 2011 |

"3... 2...1.... The UAD-2 Satellite Firewire DSP Accelerator "Space Launch" video, as seen at UA's 2011 NAMM Show booth. Created for UA by our good friends at Blorp Corp. Blast off into a world of UAD Powered Plug-Ins on your iMac, MacBook Pro, and more. Learn more at uaudio.com/satellite"

NAMM: UAD goes Firewire!

UAD ON FIREWIRE!

It’s been a long time coming, but we are incredibly excited to be able to announce that UAD Plugins are finally coming to the legion of users who only have Firewire ports available.

Introducing the UAD-2 Satellite…shipping this month!

Launching at NAMM 2011, the UAD-2 Satellite is Universal Audio's answer to the long-standing request for a Firewire-based UAD Card. No longer must a customer have PCIe slots or an ExpressCard port to be able to use UAD, now anyone with a Firewire 400 or 800 port will be able to bring the class-leading family of UAD plugins to their productions, wherever they go.

The UAD-2 Satellite is a rugged metal enclosure containing either the power of a UAD Duo or UAD Quad card inside. Slim yet reassuringly solid and sporting an illuminated UA logo on the front, the UAD-2 Satellite is powered with an included adapter and provides either FW400 and FW800 connectivity. Full PCIe-equivalent performance is available via FW800, with FW400 provided for total flexibility with a trade-off made in available bandwidth. Initially UAD-2 Satellite will support Mac only; PC development is underway and will come as a free update when complete. UAD-2 Satellite will share a FireWire port with an Audio Interface or Hard Drive, again for a trade-off in bandwidth. For more information please visit the Universal Audio site, linked below.

'This is a really exciting announcement, both for UA as a company, and for legions of musicians and engineers wanting to tap into UAD-2 plug-ins via Firewire,” commented Universal Audio President Matt Ward. “The UAD-2 Satellite is a sleek, high-quality product that delivers even higher quality results.'

'UAD-2 Satellite is the result of UA listening to our customers, and giving them a processing solution that is both elegant and powerful,” added UA Senior Product Manager Lev Perrey. “Coupled with our roadmap of exciting new plug-ins, we anticipate this product expanding our 40,000-strong UAD user base significantly in the years to come.'

Notable UAD-2 Satellite features include:
* Access the UAD Powered Plug-Ins library on select Firewire 800 and 400 equipped computers
* Compatible with a wide range of modern Intel-based iMacs and MacBook Pros (PC support in development)
* Run larger mixes in Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, Performer and more — without taxing host computer CPU
* 5 models to choose from: DUO (Core); DUO Flexi (w/ $500 Plug-In Voucher); QUAD (Core), QUAD Flexi (w/ $500 Plug-In Voucher), and QUAD Omni v.5.7 (w/ 50 UAD plug-ins)

Best of all, the complete line of UAD-2 Satellite DSP Accelerators is shipping late January and the price for UAD-2 Satellite is the same as for the equivalent PCIe card!

For all details, FAQs and latest release information on the UAD-2 Satellite, visit UA’s website: http://www.uaudio.com

For our news story please visit:
http://www.hhb.co.uk/hhb/uk/source/news/article.php?aid=610"