Introducing TRAVELER: A Cinematic Hybrid Synthesizer

video uploads by KeySolutions Sounds

Playlist:

1. Introducing TRAVELER: A Cinematic Hybrid Synthesizer
2. TRAVELER: The Expressive Cinematic Hybrid Synth | Official Walkthrough
3. TRAVELER Track Walkthrough by Venus Theory

"Meet TRAVELER, the expressive cinematic hybrid synthesizer from KeySolutions Sounds.

Designed to move effortlessly from intimate detail to thunderous motion, TRAVELER combines the gravity and depth of classic hardware instruments with a flexible modern sound engine built for composers, producers, performers, and sound designers.

In this video Mike Martin provides a tour of TRAVELER’s features, sound, and expressive possibilities.

Explore TRAVELER download the free 14-day demo and take advantage of the limited time launch offer: https://www.keysolutionssounds.com/tr...

Traveler's preset library features sounds from Venus Theory, David Helpling, Scott McAuley, Drew Schlesinger, James Dyson, James Terris, Tom Hammer, Jerry Kovarsky, and Mike Martin."

ENDLESS DESTINATIONS

TRAVELER is an artist-built cinematic hybrid synthesizer with bold dreams and is centered around the one thing that sets us all on our way – Expression. From intimate to thunderous, it Instantly rewards dynamics and carries with it a promise of endless musical journeys.

Crafted with passion for composers, producers, and sound designers, TRAVELER brings together the unmistakable gravity and depth of classic hardware instruments with the flexibility to forge entirely new sonic territory. Its familiar, immediate interface and emotionally rewarding sound engine deliver a unique yet unmistakable character, strong sympathetic harmonics and expansive width and motion, inviting sonic exploration from the very first touch.

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Rob Papen WirePluck - A detailed review of all four engines

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We preset WirePluck, a hybrid synth from Rob Papen that combines four different sound engines: a unique metal-wire model (which gives the instrument its name), a Karplus-Strong plucked string, a 3-operator FM voice, and a virtual analog voice. We go over all the engines as well as other features and a few of the factory presets.

00:00 Introduction
00:24 Overview
01:09 A few presets
03:07 Wire engine
07:44 String engine
10:30 FM engine
15:07 Wave engine (virtual analog)
21:30 Multiple layers and engines
23:55 Effects
30:28 Arpeggiator and Sequencer
33:42 More factory presets
37:53 Conclusion

To find out more, please visit:
https://www.robpapen.com/WirePluck.html

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Merch: https://shop.catsynth.com
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SynBe - Inspired by 1975 Japanese Synth Bass (demo)

video upload by Hügelton Instruments

"This series' first synthesizer simulation is of a rare Japanese-made bass synthesizer.
This synthesizer possesses features rarely seen in modern synthesizers, such as a unique traveler and simplified oscillator sources.
We has poured its passion for this hard-to-find synthesizer into this simulation software.

Features
・Monophonic synthesizer architecture
・Triangle, Square, Saw, Pulse and Phaser modes
・4’, 8’ and 16’ octave ranges
・Classic Traveler filter
・Twelve factory presets
・Full MIDI CC control
・Separate modern modification section

Available for macOS (AUv2 / VST3) and Windows (VST3).
https://hugelton.itch.io/synbe"



SynBe is a monophonic bass synthesizer inspired by a 1975 Japanese Synth Bass.

I had wanted one for a long time, but finding one is difficult. Rather than wait for the right unit to appear, I started with what was still available: surviving technical documentation, published circuit information, material from related instruments, and other technical references.

Some sections are well documented. Others are incomplete. Where the original circuit cannot be fully determined, SynBe uses the available evidence, related designs, conventional modelling techniques, and listening tests.

Features

Monophonic synthesizer architecture
Triangle, Square, Saw, Pulse and Phaser modes
4’, 8’ and 16’ octave ranges
Classic Traveler filter
Twelve factory presets
Full MIDI CC control
Separate modern modification section
2x internal oversampling
Versioned DSP kernel
Special nice & great graphics by ME!
Archaeology

Most of my previous reconstruction projects started with an instrument sitting in front of me.

SynBe did not.

The reconstruction began with surviving technical documentation and circuit information. I also studied material from contemporary and related instruments where the available information was incomplete.

The signal path was reconstructed section by section, from the oscillator and waveform circuitry through the Traveler filter and VCA.

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CK-1000 WIP

video upload by Telepathic Instruments

https://telepathicinstruments.com/

Ear Candy: The Best EP Sounds of the 80s (Full Walkthrough with Intro)

video upload by JimDaneker

"Ear Candy is the ultimate collection of iconic EP (electric piano) sounds from the 80s & early 90s, meticulously deep-sampled for MainStage/Logic and Kontakt. These are the most "expensive" sounding EPs you heard on the biggest hits of the decade, by countless artists.

This is a walkthrough of all patches, with background info on the instruments captured.

Get Ear Candy at:

https://backstagepass.store/earcandy

Table of contents:

00:00:00 - *** Intro Teaser
00:00:32 - *** DX DREAMS: History & FX options
00:02:45 - Clique & reverb options
00:04:01 - Dreaming of the 80s
00:04:25 - Multi-Layer EP: DX Dreams vs. plugin options

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The power of Formant-Shifting

video upload by WPalmWT

"The term "Formant" originates from speech analysis.
Formants are the peak resonant frequencies of the vocal tract.
However, the formant-shifting technique used here also produces interesting effects with other sounds, as I demonstrate in this video."

With Wolfgang Palm of PPG fame.

Arturia Pure Sub vs UVI Rumble

video upload by DATABROTH

"Read the full shootout here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/pure-s...

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

Vertigo 5.4 What's New

video upload by discoDSP

"3 LFOs, MPE and faster UI rendering. https://www.discodsp.com/vertigo/"

Another Machines Techno presets for Elastic Melody Update 1.2 (coming soon)

video upload by Elastic Instruments

"Another Machines has created some incredible presets for Elastic Melody — heavy techno bangers that perfectly showcase the new sonic possibilities coming with Update 1.2.

OSCILLATOR
• 4 additional oscillator waveforms for an even greater range of sounds
• New modulation modes for more sonic variety:
1) Pitch Modulation
2) FM Modulation (IAP*)
3) FM decayed Modulation (IAP*)

FILTER
• 3 new filter drive modes for adding dirt and character:
1) Creamy Overdrive
2) Filter Feedback (IAP*)
3) Filter FM (IAP*)

*All additional IAP modes are included in a single In-App Purchase.

👉 Get Elastic Melody via App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/elastic...

MORE MELODY INFO:
Website: https://mominstruments.com/elasticmelody"

D16 Phoscyon 2 - ACID & Trance V4 presets overview

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"Download Presets & Scenes: https://natlifesounds.com/product/aci...

Note! - sequences are used from my previous packages for D16 Phoscyon 2

ACID & Trance V4 for D16 Phoscyon 2 – is a fresh soundbank of Phoscyon 2 Presets & Scenes, with reincarnation of famous 'Blade movie theme' and 'Voodoo People' by Prodigy. You will get the closest and even more refined sound from these famous themes.

Also, besides this, there is naturally a large number of new acid sounds, with a previously unheard sound that couldn’t only be achieved from the Roland TB-303 & clones.

Soundbank contains:

32 presets
32 Scenes"

What happens when you use Space as wavetables with Iris

video upload by Omri Cohen

"This is an experiment with the Iris VCO that can load images and turn them to wavetables. I wanted to see what images from space will look (and sound) like."

Andromeda Galaxy - 00:00
Stellar Forge - 00:55
Crab Nebula - 02:30
Whirlpool Galaxy - 04:50
Mystic Mountain - 06:28

Cenere | Generative Synth

video uploads by Stagecraft Software

"On September 1st, we at Stagecraft Software (a Chicago-based music software company) will release a new subtractive synth called Cenere. It's designed to combine a vintage character with the power of modern wavetables.

One of the synth's biggest advancements is the Unison Engine, where each voice has its own subtle, independent movement that users can modify for all kinds of unique behaviors [see the Poly Glide video below]. This creates a thick, shifting sound bed that feels organic before it even reaches the filter stage.

Speaking of filters, there's a large selection of analog-modeled filters, including comb, mirror, and continuously morphing ones. Along with any of the synth's parameters, they can be modulated using LFOs, ADSRs, and more for a dynamic sound.

Here's a quick outline of the biggest features:
Vintage style oscillators with true real time hard sync
Large selection of analog modeled filters, including continuous morph filters
Audio rate mod capable parameters
Link parameters to LFOs, ADSRs, and more
Unison engine (9 layers) with spread, gravity, drift control for incredible depth
Velocity / Aftertouch / MPE / note (pitch) modding
Polyphonic portamento
20+ quality effects"

https://www.stagecraftsoftware.com/products/cenere/

Modern Synth Feature : Poly Glide

video upload by Stagecraft Software

"A quick look at the history and a modern implementation of Polyphonic portamento. Uses our upcoming synth, Cenere, as we just finished implementing this and wanted to take it for a spin!"

ARTURIA Introduces Pure SUB | Bass Design Synthesizer

video uploads by Arturia

Playlist:

1. Pure SUB | Bass Design Synthesizer | ARTURIA
2. Pure SUB | Overview | ARTURIA
3. Pure SUB | How to Make a Heavy Dubstep Wobble | ARTURIA
4. Pure SUB | How to Make a Classic House Bass | ARTURIA
5. Pure SUB | How to Make an Evolving DnB Bass | ARTURIA
6. Pure SUB | How to Make a Wide Reese Bass | ARTURIA
7. Pure SUB | How to Make a Punchy 808 Bass | ARTURIA

"Pure SUB Bass Design Synthesizer

Your dedicated instrument for deep, punchy and characterful bass. Shape the fundamental, harmonics and texture of a sound in focused stages, then use the Sub Processor to turn a raw tone into finished low end in a few decisive moves

Modern bass is about building pressure, shifting momentum and shaping the visceral depth and driving energy of a track. Pure SUB brings heavyweight bass design and integrated processing together, so you can build your low end and make it drop with immediacy and control.

Explore 300 production-ready presets, or go deeper by shaping the fundamental, harmonics and texture independently. From clean subs and gliding 808s to rolling Reeses, animated wobbles and distorted growls, discover everything you need to make your bass shake the ground.

Pure SUB brings heavyweight bass design and integrated processing together, so you can build your low end and make it drop with immediacy and control. Shape the fundamental, harmonics and texture in focused stages, then filter, reshape and modulate your sound—from clean subs and gliding 808s to rolling Reeses, animated wobbles and distorted growls."

Discover Pur SUB

Pigments Play | Overview | ARTURIA

video upload by Arturia

"Join Matt for an overview of Pigments Play, a free software synthesizer offering the power of Pigments distilled into a focused instrument. Discover how to browse and perform inspiring presets, shape them with hands-on macros, then explore engines, filters, effects and performance controls for deeper sound customization.

_CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:42 Presets Examples
01:28 Interface Overview
02:54 Instrument Engines
03:55 Instrument Filters
04:50 Amplifier Envelope
05:23 Effects
06:00 Keyboard & Utilities

_DISCOVER
Pigments PLAY → https://www.arturia.com/products/soft..."

Discovery Pro 9.1 What's New

video upload by discoDSP

Previously:

Discovery Pro 9.0 What's New

video upload by discoDSP

Key Solution Sounds "TRAVELER" - Can it do Progressive Trance?

video upload by Scott McAuley Sounds and KeySolutions Sounds

"Patches will be available at https://www.orano.co.uk/shop or http://www.synthsounds.co.uk

Since my TRAVELER teaser went live, I have been asked a number questions regarding it's flexibility, ease of use, and overall sound.

Yes it can do beautifully epic scoring pads and stunning leads but that is not all, it is such a workhorse of a synth, and I believe future users will be using it in most of their productions.

I put this short track together, just to let you good folks hear just how well it does dance music.

© Scott McAuley. All rights reserved.
#custom #sounds"

Follow-up to this post.

Introducing Thorus XT

video uploads by UVI

Playlist:

1. Introducing Thorus XT - Video credits: Anthony H. | Music credits: Théo G.
2. UVI Thorus XT | Overview - Video credits: Venus Theory
3. UVI Thorus XT | Showcase - Video credits: Théo G.

"Thorus XT - Extended Chorus Designer
https://www.uvi.net/thorus-xt

Discover Thorus XT, a state-of-the-art chorus effect offering the best of both digital and analog circuit-modeled techniques with up to 8 variable, fully continuous voices, and deeply shapable extended analog controls.

Also included in SonicPass ➡️ https://www.uvi.net/sonicpass"

A deep, flexible, state-of-the-art digital chorus, Thorus has long been one of UVI's best-selling effects. Thorus XT offers a brand new take, driven by advanced DSP and joined by a second engine that faithfully models the analog bucket-brigade circuits that chorus was born on. Two worlds, one plugin, from brilliant shimmer to grainy vintage modulation, and everywhere in-between.

Your Sound, Your Way

Both digital and analog engines run on the same morphable 8-voice architecture and the same set of controls. Set your modulation once, switch engines, and hear the identical movement through two very different paths, keep whichever one best suits the material.

Two Engines, Unified Control

Cutting-edge DSP drives a variable chorus architecture with continuous and morphable voice control; sweeping voices results in the last voice fading in and out smoothly, with no stepping. Speed and Depth shape the modulation, Shape sets its waveform as sine or triangle, Edge dials feedback and color, and Stereo Mode places the image. Fewer voices give pronounced, identifiable modulation; more voices blur the line into a thick, immersive wash.

Digital - Clean, Precise, Transparent

The digital engine is the Thorus chorus you know and love, refined. Clean, precise, prized for its clarity, now with a continuously variable voice count. Every voice reads a single shared delay line at interpolated positions, for a crystalline, detailed sound. When clean isn't the objective, Quality becomes a band-limited sample-rate reducer delivering a downsampled, lo-fi edge that stays musical where it counts.

Analog - Warm, Colored, Alive

The analog engine is a faithful bucket-brigade chip emulation, found in classic hardware units like the Dimension D, and Juno-6. Where the digital engine is clean by design, Thorus XT’s analog engine gives you the natural imperfections of hardware: aliasing, resonance, pumping compression, hiss, per-voice variation—all fully shapable through an extended control set.

RACK‑02 - HYPNOTIC / LOOP‑DRIVEN by SSX360 : Online Browser Based Groovestation

Check it out here.

Cherry Audio Introduces Memorymode 2

video uploads by Cherry Audio

Playlist:

1. Cherry Audio | Introduction to Memorymode 2 with Tim Shoebridge
2. Cherry Audio | "Memory Flow" by Steve Peglar with Memorymode 2
3. Cherry Audio | Foundation Presets Pack for Memorymode 2

"Memorymode 2 - Inspired by one of the most iconic polyphonic programmable analog synthesizers of the 1980s: the legendary Memorymoog. This is not just a basic version update; Cherry Audio has completely transformed its highly acclaimed 2021 flagship synthesizer by employing cutting-edge analysis and emulation techniques, resulting in unmatched accuracy and precision. Furthermore, we have significantly expanded its features, firmly establishing Memorymode 2 as the definitive successor to both the original synth and our groundbreaking tribute to it.

https://cherryaudio.com/products/memo...

Memorymode 2 is now available for only $69 at cherryaudio.com and at authorized resellers. Owners of Memorymode version 1 can upgrade to Memorymode 2 at the discounted price of only $39 from the Cherry Audio store at https://store.cherryaudio.com/bundles..."

User videos:



Playlist:

1. Memorymode 2 by Cherry Audio: the Memorymoog comes alive again! - CatSynth TV
2. Cherry Audio Memorymode V2 Fantastic Virtual Analog Synthesizer Moog VST - Rik Marston Official
3. Cherry Audio | Foundation Presets Pack for Memorymode 2 - James Dyson
4. New Synthesizer Cherry Audio MemoryMode V2 - James Dyson Live Stream

Foundation Presets Pack:

"100% of the proceeds from August sales of Foundation go to The Bob Moog Foundation!

Discover an impressive array of sounds with the Foundation Preset Pack for Memorymode 2, available exclusively from Cherry Audio for only $9.99. All proceeds from August 2026 sales of this pack will benefit the ‪@moogfoundation‬, now celebrating its 20th anniversary. The Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog through education, archives, and the Moogseum.

https://store.cherryaudio.com/presets...

This massive collection features 275 additional presets, expertly crafted by the select team of sound designers James Dyson, Scott McAuley, and Ger Hughes. These presets fully utilize the innovative features of Memorymode 2, including layers and splits, polyphonic sequencers, the Touch Animator, dual arpeggiators, and the updated effects library. The result is a stunning showcase of additional dynamic sounds and motion for Memorymode 2.

The Bob Moog Foundation: https://moogfoundation.org/

Our deepest thanks go to the team of James Dyson (‪@James-Dyson‬), Scott McAuley (‪@scottmcauleysounds‬), and Ger Hughes of CustomSonics (https://customsonics.bandcamp.com/) for the donation of their time and talent to this effort.

This preset pack requires ownership of the Memorymode 2 synthesizer by Cherry Audio. Once you obtain it, the collection will be automatically downloaded and added to your presets."

Update: press release follows:

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Introducing Electric Neon Deluxe – pop and EDM guitar | Native Instruments

video uploads by Native Instruments

Playlist:
1. Introducing Electric Neon Deluxe – pop and EDM guitar | Native Instruments
2. Electric Neon Deluxe walkthrough | Native Instruments

"Electric Neon Deluxe builds on the Essentials version to bring more high-impact guitar energy to future hits. From rhythmic pulses that fire up the dancefloor to glossy leads that lift the chorus, it’s perfect for producers who want instant vibe without getting weighed down. Every sound slots cleanly into your mix – no endless tweaking, just polished and punchy parts ready for your next anthem.

Discover Session Guitarist – Electric Neon Deluxe: https://www.native-instruments.com/pr..."