1988 Twelve Tone Systems' Cakewalk "IBM Sequencer" Ad

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the full post. Be sure to see the links to the previous two ads when you get there. It's fascinating to see how it all started.

"Twelve Tone Systems' Cakewalk "IBM Sequencer" 1/3-page colour advertisement from the bottom right corner of page 13 in the March 1988 issue of Electronic Musician."

Original Cakewalk Ad

via Retrosynth Ads where you'll find the full write-up.

"Twelve Tone Systems' Cakewalk sequencer 'IBM Owners!!!' 1/6-page black and white advertisement from the top-right corner of page 57 the April 1987 issue of Electronic Musician."

Upcoming Wavefuser Synth Inspired CMI Fairlight & Zebra's Spectrum Morphing

Published on Dec 9, 2017 sawsquaresine

"A quick overview of my forthcoming spectral sound synthesizer 'Wavefuser'"

Inspired by the CMI Fairlight and Zebra's spectrum morphing.

7 Minutes with an Ipad Synth - Cakewalk Z3TA+

Published on Sep 21, 2015 Synth Anatomy

"In this week, 7 Minutes with an Ipad Synth features Cakewalk Z3TA+ Synthesizer. If you have already the version for PC and MAC, so you know what you can do with this Synthesizer. This power is now available for iPad and it's fantastic for IOS."

Cakewalk Announces Free Z3TA+ iOS Update for iPad

iTunes: Z3TA+ - Cakewalk

"Boston, MA, (August 15th, 2014) - Cakewalk, developers of powerful and thoughtfully designed software for modern musicians, has released a free update for Z3TA+ iOS. Featuring significant import, export, capabilities for presets, and users files, the version 1.3 update underscores Cakewalk’s commitment to continuous improvements based on user and community feedback, while maintaining Z3TA+’s classic sound.
What’s New:
Import Z3TA+ presets from iOS, or Z3TA+ 2 Plug-in, available on Windows & OS X
Import User Waves, MIDI Arps, Scala Tuning files, and presets via iTunes Sharing
Export Z3TA+ iOS presets via AirDrop, or email
Capability to search presets
Capability to create preset “favorites”
Scala tuning support
Copy / Paste Functionality for individual Oscillators, Envelope Generators, Low Frequency Oscillators, and Delay Effects
'Please Rate This App' Button in Options Menu

Pricing and Availability: For current Z3TA+ iOS owners, the 1.3 update is a free download from the App Store. For new customers, Z3TA+ iOS V1.3 is available for $19.99 on the App Store on iPad, or at www.AppStore.com." iTunes: Z3TA+ - Cakewalk

James Blake "Retrograde" - Synth Tutorial

Published on Jun 6, 2014 Syntorial·8 videos

"Watch Joe Hanley, the creator of Syntorial, as he recreates the chorus track from James Blake's "Retrograde". Download the presets and MIDI files used in this video by going to www.syntorial.com/tutorial_retrograde.ph­p.

While you're there, check out Syntorial: video game-like training software that will teach you how to program synth patches by ear. With almost 200 lessons, combining video demonstrations with interactive challenges, you'll get hands on experience programming patches on a built-in soft synth, and learn everything you need to know to start making your own sounds with ease.

Free demo, containing 22 lessons is available at www.syntorial.com

And for you Z3TA+ 2 users, Syntorial now comes with the Z3TA+ 2 Lesson Pack, which contains 37 videos, running over 3 hours, that go over every inch of Z3TA+ 2. Try the special Syntorial Z3TA+ 2 demo which contains 18 Syntorial lessons and four Z3TA+ 2 videos now at www.syntorial.com/lessonPacks.php"

Z3TA+ is available for iPad: Z3TA+ - Cakewalk

DUNE2arpeggios

Published on May 31, 2014 Piet Wagner·12 videos

"A small video about dune2 with arpeggios of Z3TA +2"

Z3TA+ for iPad Currently On Sale

iTunes: Z3TA+ - Cakewalk

"Z3TA+ for iPad will be on sale for $14.99 (from $19.99) starting today until May 31st."

Click here for previous posts featuring Z3TA+.

Let's Play with Z3TA+ for iPad

Published on May 9, 2014 Tim Webb·76 videos

iTunes: Z3TA+ - Cakewalk

"Patreon Patrons wanted to see Z3TA+, Cakewalk's elaborate waveshapping synth. It is a lot of fun, so let's play with it! If you enjoy these Let's Play videos please consider sponsoring them on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/user?u=107612

Be sure to visit http://discchord.com for this and other music app news!"

Tom Isaak Live Synthesizer Grove 1

Published on May 8, 2014 Tom Isaak·25 videos

"Tom Isaak Live Grove mit 3 Synthesizern, Drummaschine und Stepsequenzer: Moog Sub Phatty (leads), Waldorf Rocket mit Stepsequenzer MFB Urzwerg pro (Sequenz-Sound), ARTURIA Minibrute (Bass), BOSS Dr. 880 (Drums). Aufgenommen mit Cakewalk SONAR X1 (no overdubs)."

Z3TA+ iOS 1.1 Update - Full MIDI Support for iPad

Published on May 2, 2014 CakewalkSoftware·480 videos

"The Z3TA+ iOS 1.1 update brings full MIDI functionality to the iPad. Now, users can easily map, save, and configure their MIDI controllers to work Z3TA+ iOS and clock to external sequencers and DAWs.

Download it now on the App Store:" Z3TA+ - Cakewalk

Cakewalk Announces Free Z3TA+ iOS Update for iPad

iTunes: Z3TA+ - Cakewalk

"Cakewalk® Announces Free Z3TA+ iOS Update for iPad®

— Version 1.1 update includes numerous user-requested enhancements, additional language support —

Boston, MA, (April 29th, 2014) - Cakewalk, developers of powerful and thoughtfully designed software for modern musicians, has released a free update for Z3TA+ iOS. Featuring significant MIDI and performance enhancements while maintaining the Z3TA+’s classic sound, the version 1.1 update underscores Cakewalk’s commitment to continuous improvement to all products based on user and community feedback.

What’s New:
For greater expressiveness, a simple yet powerful MIDI Learn mode offers multiple continuous controller assignments or multiple continuous controllers per assignment
MIDI Learn save, load, and clear configuration functions
Improved MIDI Channel selection (Omni as well as channels 1-16)
Multiple MIDI input selection
Clock Sync for tight rhythmic integration with other instruments and systems
MIDI input indicator lights for visual feedback
Manual localization in French, German, and Japanese
Onboard X/Y Pad integration with more factory presets

Pricing and Availability:
For current Z3TA+ iOS owners, the 1.1 update is a free download from the App Store. For new customers, Z3TA+ iOS V1.1 is available for $19.99 on the App Store on iPad, or at www.AppStore.com."

iPad Music App Cakewalk Z3TA+

Published on Apr 15, 2014 Synth Universe·194 videos

iTunes: Z3TA+ - Cakewalk

"A quick play through of some of the sounds. Amazing synth. Only $19.99.
Go here for review and info: http://synthuniverse.com/z3ta-ipad-app"

via iTunes:

"Z3TA+iOS will be there to quench your thirst for sound design when you’re working behind your studio rig, or on the road. It embodies every characteristic of the original synthesizer with a brand new performance section full of parameters to twist and turn your programs on the fly. Z3TA+iOS is perfect for both experienced and new users especially when connecting to other audio applications using Audiobus and Inter-App Audio. Plugin in any iPad compatible MIDI controller and take your performance to the stage.

Feature Highlights:
• Includes over 500 presets
• User-friendly on-screen Keyboard and external MIDI control
• Waveshaping synthesis with 6 Oscillators, 6 LFOs, and more
• Modulation Matrix including 16 Sources, Curves, Controls, and Destinations
• Advanced modular effects including Distortion, Mod, Compression and more
• Performance section with Tap Tempo, assignable XY Pad, Mod Wheels, and Adaptive Pitch Bend
• Inter-App Audio, Background Audio, and Audiobus support"

Cakewalk's Z3TA+ Now Available for iPad

Published on Feb 20, 2014 CakewalkSoftware·453 videos

Available on iTunes here.

"The legendary Z3TA+ synthesizer has been used on countless records, and it’s distinctive sound has been a staple of electronic artists the world over. And now Z3TA+ iOS puts the full power of Z3TA+2 on your iPad. Packed with hundreds of presets, modulatable waveshaping, dual mode filters, and flexible effects, Z3TA+ iOS is the perfect creative synth for making music anywhere, anytime.

Feature Highlights:
• Includes over 500 presets
• User-friendly on-screen Keyboard and external MIDI control
• Waveshaping synthesis with 6 Oscillators, 6 LFOs, and more
• Modulation Matrix including 16 Sources, Curves, Controls, and Destinations
• Advanced modular effects including Distortion, Mod, Compression and more
• Performance section with Tap Tempo, assignable XY Pad, Mod Wheels, and Adaptive Pitch Bend
• Inter-App Audio, Background Audio, and Audiobus support

Z3TA+iOS will be there for you when you're working behind your studio rig, or on the road. It embodies every characteristic of the original synthesizer and brings the all of parameters you know and love to a fluid iOS7 touch-enabled interface. Z3TA+iOS is perfect for both experienced and new users especially when connecting to other audio applications using Audiobus and Inter-App Audio. Plugin in any iPad compatible MIDI controller and take your performance to the stage.
Feature Highlights:
• Includes over 500 presets
• User-friendly on-screen Keyboard and external MIDI control
• Waveshaping synthesis with 6 Oscillators, 6 LFOs, and more
• Modulation Matrix including 16 Sources, Curves, Controls, and Destinations
• Advanced modular effects including Distortion, Mod, Compression and more
• Performance section with Tap Tempo, assignable XY Pad, Mod Wheels, and Adaptive Pitch Bend
• Inter-App Audio, Background Audio, and AudioBus support

Z3TA+iOS will be there to quench your thirst for sound design when you’re
working behind your studio rig, or on the road. It embodies every characteristic of the original synthesizer with a brand new performance section full of parameters to twist and turn your
programs on the fly. Z3TA+iOS is perfect for both experienced and new users especially when connecting to other audio applications using Audiobus and Inter-App Audio. Plugin in any iPad compatible MIDI controller and take your performance to the stage."

Cakewalk Rapture demo

Published on Feb 9, 2014 SynthMania·308 videos

"Cakewalk Rapture demo
(MIDI controller keyboard: Novation Impulse 61)"

Cakewalk's Z3TA+ Coming to iPad

"Features:

Over 500 on-board, expertly crafted presets
Support for Inter-App Audio, Background Audio, and AudioBus
Classic waveshaping Z3TA+2 synth engine with 6 Oscillators, 6 LFOs, filters and more
Modulation Matrix including 16 Sources, Curves, Controls, and Destinations
Advanced modular effects including Distortion, Modulation, Compression, Delay, Reverb and Limiter
External MIDI control and a user-friendly onboard Keyboard
Performance section with Tap Tempo and assignably XY Pad, Mod Wheels, and User Controlled In-Key Pitch Bend
Designed for iPad 2 or above, iPad Air, and iPad Mini"

Specs via Synthtopia.

Cakewalk ScratchPad HD for iPad

Published on Nov 27, 2013 CakewalkSoftware·450 videos

"Tweak, scratch, and stutter loops on the fly anywhere, anytime. Create beats and grooves in seconds with ScratchPad by dragging and dropping loops from any genre right onto each expression pad. Play up to 9 loops at the same time and manipulate them using the effects on each expression pad. Add in the XY Filter Pad for even more control."

iTunes: ScratchPad HD - Cakewalk

"Feature Highlights
· Remix and tweak loops from genres like Dubstep, Hiphop, Trap, House, Drum and Bass
· Manipulate loops on the fly by sliding your fingers around the Expression Pads
· Record your live performance
· Recall previous songs
· Never lose the beat, stay on time all the time
· No musical skills required!

Scratchpad was designed as a fun and easy way to make music on the go. If you are new to music apps or you want to start shaping your own songs ScratchPad is a great way to get started. Easily mix loops that come with ScratchPad or import your own loops using Dropbox. Advanced users can load their own loops and create an interactive way to play with their songs.

In Depth
· Scratchpad has 3 main effects on each of the 9 expression pads.
· Stutter, Tape Stop, and Scratch
· Columns have a global tape stop
· Expression pads have 2 play modes: Loop and One Shot
· 3 trigger types: Normal, Momentary, and Re-Trigger
· XY Filter Pad has both a HPF and LPF
· Bring in your own content from Dropbox
· Route to other apps using AudioBus"

Mutant Revolution: Expansion Pack for Z3ta+2 by Cakewalk

YouTube Published on Aug 13, 2012 by encanti

"Encanti demos a few patches included in Mutant Revolution: a new expansion pack for Z3ta+2 by Cakewalk. The patches are being modified and altered while playing back MIDI notes, showcasing the range of tones and expression that each patch has to offer. This example uses a QuNeo MIDI controller by Keith McMillen Instruments.

Mutant Revolution is the third part in a series of expansion packs programmed by synthesist/electronic musician Encanti. Get the rest of the Mutant series to take your Z3ta+2 sound to the next level!

Mutant Rebellion:
http://www.store.cakewalk.com/b2cus/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=10-CWZ32.00-2CE

Mutant Revenge:
http://www.store.cakewalk.com/b2cus/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=10-CWZX2.00-20E"

Controlled by a Keith McMillen QuNeo.

Quick Bytes - Z3TA+ 2 Overview

YouTube Published on Aug 1, 2012 by CakewalkSoftware

"More info http://www.cakewalk.com/Products/Z3TA/
The legendary wave-shaping synth Z3ta+ returns and is now available for the first time for Mac as well as PC."

Rapture Sound Examples - Pads

YouTube Published on Jul 19, 2012 by CakewalkSoftware