Madrona Labs Sumu: Resynthesis (Done Right), Sample Mangling & Spatialization in One Cool New Synth

video upload by Keith Crosley

"Sumu is now in early access! Let's take a look at the new VST synth from Madrona Labs, Sumu. Sumu combines sample resynthesis, partial f**kery, FM, and spatialization to create sounds that are quite unique. We also explore Vutu, the companion app for Sumu, that allows us to process, analyze, and import samples with the amazing "Loris" resynthesis technology. The announcement about this synth got a little buried in all of the noise surrounding Superbooth 2024... so let's take a closer look and listen...

Also, I promise a look at some new wavetables in KRC Mathwaves, but never get around to it. Maybe next time, pard! (But go buy KRC Mathwaves, anyway.)

Grab your partial analyzer and get ready for resynthesis-a-go-go! Along the way, we even use a KRC Mathwaves wavetable to spin a freaking room around. That's new and different...

LINKS!:

Madrona Labs Sumu (and Vutu companion app):
https://madronalabs.com/products/sumu

'Loris' Resynthesis Technique techy-nerd info:
https://www.cerlsoundgroup.org/Loris/..."

"KRC Mathwaves full collection (150,000+ wavetables, including the "Varieties of Noise" sample library, just $29): https://www.wavetables.lol/l/wavetables

KRC Mathwaves free wavetables sampler (200+ wavetables, FREE): https://www.wavetables.lol/l/free?lay..."

SUMU early access is out (link in description)

video upload by DATABROTH

You can pick up SUMU here: https://madronalabs.com/products/sumu... read my review here: www.databroth.com/blog/sumu-review

check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/databroth"

Madrona Labs Announces Sumu Early Access Release

Press release follows. You can find demos of Sumu in previous posts here.

Presenting the Sumu Early Access release.
If you’ve been following our news at all, you know what a big deal this is. From my first ideas about Sumu in 2018, to my decision to write a whole new plugin framework, to working with a new crew of beta testers, this one has been a long time in coming. If you’d had a baby when I first previewed Sumu, that preschooler would be about old enough now to say “When is Sumu coming?” Or as Mozzer once asked, “How Soon is Now?” We have the answer now, and it's now.

In case you’re just joining us, Sumu is an additive + FM resynthesizer with vector field spatialization. Each voice has 128 oscillators arranged as 64 FM pairs and each pair can be positioned independently in space. It’s all controlled with a familiar Madrona patcher, but this time with 64 channels in each patch cord.

Sumu’s full price will be $179. For a limited time, we are offering it for $129, in thanks for your early support. Purchasing now gets you the Early Access version right away, and gives you a perpetual license for the 1.0 version coming soon and any future 1.x versions. We have been beta testing Sumu for over four months, and are happy to say it’s a stable piece of software. And just like our other instruments, you can try the demo before purchasing. So we think it’s a win-win.

The new Sumu product page has more info, and the downloads you’re looking for.

Bundle of wonders.
Along with Sumu’s rollout we also added a bundle deal to the website. If Sumu is your first plugin, and you’ve looked longingly into each other’s eyes, and slowly smiled, and somehow you just know it won’t be your last, definitely check out our Studio Bundle. It’s everything we make for one deeply discounted price.

And if you’re a long-time customer who has yet to round our your collection, we figured out how to bring you along for the ride. Add the bundle to your cart and a discount will be applied at checkout for each license you already have.

Kaivo: Gate Module Overview

video upload by Madrona Labs

"Kaivo is a software instrument combining two powerful synthesis techniques (physical modeling and granular synthesis) in an easy-to-use semi-modular package. It’s laid out a bit like an acoustic instrument; the GRANULATOR module acts like the player’s touch, exciting one or more tuned objects (here, the RESONATOR module, based on physical models of resonant objects) that come together in a central resonating body (the BODY module, also physics-based)."

Sumu Beta Patch Test

video upload by BoBSwanS

"A little test of some patches I'm working on in Sumu, featuring a tiny little bit of reverb."

Kaivo: Granulator Module Overview

video upload by Madrona Labs

"Kaivo is a software instrument combining two powerful synthesis techniques (physical modeling and granular synthesis) in an easy-to-use semi-modular package. It’s laid out a bit like an acoustic instrument; the GRANULATOR module acts like the player’s touch, exciting one or more tuned objects (here, the RESONATOR module, based on physical models of resonant objects) that come together in a central resonating body (the BODY module, also physics-based).

https://madronalabs.com/

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:24 Granulator Overview
02:53 Waveform Display Window
03:33 X & Y Sliders
04:59 Source Menu
05:16 Importing into Granulator
06:23 Pitch Control
07:03 Linear and Exponential Inputs
07:21: +/- Input
07:43 Patch Demonstration 1
09:21 Continuity Error Acknowledgment
09:31: Trigger Input
10:14 Follow Button
11:04 Overlap Control
11:49 Sync Button
13:01 Wrap Button
14:14 Patch Demonstration 2
15:40 Noise Button
16:17 Pan Control
16:40 Patch Demonstration 3
16:51 Outro"

Aalto Drums (Drum Synthesis Ableton Live Rack)

video upload by Madrona Labs

"Join me for a quick tour of my Aalto Drum Synthesis Ableton Live Rack where I create some percussive sounds, share some drum+bass synthesis tips, and cook up some funky patterns!"

Aalto: https://madronalabs.com/products/aalto

Free Aalto Drum Synthesis Rack: https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...

Kaivo Drones (How to make drones and textures)

video upload by Madrona Labs

"Unlock the drone potential of Madrona Labs' Kaivo synth in this short tutorial as Sheryar explores how Kaivo’s free-running oscillators and semi-modular architecture make it a powerful drone machine."

Kaivo: Envelope Modules Overview

video upload by Madrona Labs

"Overview of Kaivo's Envelope Modules

Kaivo is a software instrument combining two powerful synthesis techniques (physical modeling and granular synthesis) in an easy-to-use semi-modular package. It’s laid out a bit like an acoustic instrument; the GRANULATOR module acts like the player’s touch, exciting one or more tuned objects (here, the RESONATOR module, based on physical models of resonant objects) that come together in a central resonating body (the BODY module, also physics-based).

https://madronalabs.com/

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:20 Kaivo's Envelopes Explained
00:50 Envelope 1 Overview
01:10 Envelope 2 Overview
02:11 X Velocity
04:05 Envelope Graphs
04:46 Envelope 2 Hold
05:42 Envelope 2 Repeat
07:24 Envelope 2 X Env 1
08:27 Envelope 2 Delay
09:55 Patch Demonstration
10:57 Outro"

Madrona Labs SUMU BETA (exploration and preview)

video upload by DATABROTH

"please note that this is still in beta, you can read about sumu here: https://madronalabs.com/topics/8469-s...

This plugin is not ready for release so many things are subject to change,
I have been lucky enough to be granted permission to demonstrate this plugin in its current state"

Kaivo Noise Module Overview

video upload by Madrona Labs

"Overview of Kaivo's Noise Module

Kaivo is a software instrument combining two powerful synthesis techniques (physical modeling and granular synthesis) in an easy-to-use semi-modular package. It’s laid out a bit like an acoustic instrument; the GRANULATOR module acts like the player’s touch, exciting one or more tuned objects (here, the RESONATOR module, based on physical models of resonant objects) that come together in a central resonating body (the BODY module, also physics-based).

https://madronalabs.com/

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:13 Module Overview
01:39 Output Distribution & Width Control
02:58 Peaks Control
03:58 Falloff Control
04:23 Ramp Function
05:33 Output Control
06:00 Auto Switch
06:30 Modulation Inputs"

Kaivo LFO 2D Overview

video upload by Madrona Labs

"Kaivo is a software instrument combining two powerful synthesis techniques (physical modeling and granular synthesis) in an easy-to-use semi-modular package. It’s laid out a bit like an acoustic instrument; the GRANULATOR module acts like the player’s touch, exciting one or more tuned objects (here, the RESONATOR module, based on physical models of resonant objects) that come together in a central resonating body (the BODY module, also physics-based).

https://madronalabs.com/

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro
00:18 Getting started with LFO 2D
00:29 LFO Shapes
00:53 2D Shapes Explained
01:35 Quantize Button
02:12 X & Y Outputs
03:21 X & Y Offset Sliders
04:08 Offset Dial
05:11 Reset Input
06:12 Rate Control
07:09 Knights and Rain LFO Shapes
08:32 Outro"

Kaivo Sequencer Overview

video upload by Madrona Labs

"Overview of Kaivo's Sequencer

Kaivo is a software instrument combining two powerful synthesis techniques (physical modeling and granular synthesis) in an easy-to-use semi-modular package. It’s laid out a bit like an acoustic instrument; the GRANULATOR module acts like the player’s touch, exciting one or more tuned objects (here, the RESONATOR module, based on physical models of resonant objects) that come together in a central resonating body (the BODY module, also physics-based)."

https://madronalabs.com/

Chapters
Intro: 00:14
Outputs: 00:30
Output Delays: 00:46
Glide: 01:31
Clock/Rate: 01:36
Steps Dial: 01:55
Loop Button: 02:01
Internal/Host Button: 02:21
Audio Rate Modulation: 02:37
Offset: 03:11
Gate Width: 03:20
Range: 03:27
Quantize Button: 03:41
Steps Buttons: 04:01
Preset Waveforms: 04:17
Sequencer in use: 05:11

Kaivo: Key Overview

video upload by Madrona Labs

"Overview of Kaivo's Key Section

Kaivo is a software instrument combining two powerful synthesis techniques (physical modeling and granular synthesis) in an easy-to-use semi-modular package. It’s laid out a bit like an acoustic instrument; the GRANULATOR module acts like the player’s touch, exciting one or more tuned objects (here, the RESONATOR module, based on physical models of resonant objects) that come together in a central resonating body (the BODY module, also physics-based).

https://madronalabs.com/
Linnstrument/Aalto Video: [posted here]

Scala: https://huygens-fokker.org/scala/

00:00 Intro
00:26 Scale/Mode Menu
01:00 Voice Control
01:33 Bend
02:22 Glide
03:04 Unison Button
04:14 mod cc#
05:42 Output Overview
09:09 MPE Settings
10:04 Outro"

Using the Linnstrument with Aalto

video upload by Madrona Labs

"This video walks you through how to use Aalto with the Linnstrument and other MPE controllers.

Madrona Labs: https://madronalabs.com/
Linnstrument: https://www.rogerlinndesign.com/

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:20 Getting Started
00:35 Linnstrument Settings
01:06 Aalto X Output
01:24 Mod cc# Settings
01:36 Mod Output
02:48 Linnstrument Aftertouch Sensitivity
03:22 Aalto Y Output
04:32 Velocity Output and settings
05:19 Aalto Input Dial Settings Tip
06:07 Outro"

Discrete Energies

video upload by nbor

"An audio-reactive video made in @cycling74com Jitter. Soundtrack composed in @bitwig studio using @madrona-labs Aalto, with a touch of @ArturiaOfficial Stage-73 V2."

Madrona Labs Kaivo (no talking)

video upload by DATABROTH

"check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/databroth

Madrona Labs hooked me up with their physical modeling/ granular synthesizer Kaivo
check out these 5 presets using Kaivo

Affiliate links:
Plugin Boutique: https://bit.ly/3gMg99X

if you're already planning on purchasing any software and want help support me, purchasing any software via the above link helps me out with a %15 commission

Thank you

00:00 Factory Assault
00:38 Dredge
01:50 Unnamed patch
02:45 Bramble
03:41 Ultrasubnaut"

Color Fantastic

video upload by

"Another study in color and sound. Adding more texture manipulation to the @cycling74com jitter patch, then creating a quick soundscape with Vital, @madrona-labs Aalto and @NewfangledAudio Generate in Bitwig."

Fan of Color

video upload by nbor

"A very low key meditation on color and sinusoids. A complex surface is rendered from sine waves, accompanied by a downtempo track. Graphics generated in @cycling74com Jitter. Audio uses @AudioDamageInc Continua and @madrona-labs Aalto."

Kaivo: Patcher Overview

video upload by Madrona Labs

"Overview of Kaivo's Patcher Section

Kaivo is a software instrument combining two powerful synthesis techniques (physical modeling and granular synthesis) in an easy-to-use semi-modular package. It’s laid out a bit like an acoustic instrument; the GRANULATOR module acts like the player’s touch, exciting one or more tuned objects (here, the RESONATOR module, based on physical models of resonant objects) that come together in a central resonating body (the BODY module, also physics-based).

https://madronalabs.com/"