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Showing posts with label Soft Synths. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Soft Synths. Show all posts

Monday, September 07, 2026

MOdARK by Cristián Vogel



via NeverEngineLabs where you'll find samples under the EXTRAS section. Be sure to see the graphic novel as well.

MOdARK

Software instrument for Mac and Windows

Prize winning composer Cristián Vogel's latest digital creation is not your conventional software instrument. It is an extraordinary and unique approach to instrument-as-world-building. Built around a stunning 3D performance interface and an equally compelling physical modelling sound core.

MODARK is a new kind of digital instrument for composers, sound designers and sonic explorers. It invites you to enter a resonant 3D world where sound is not only triggered or edited, but inhabited, shaped and performed.

At its centre is a modal physical-modelling engine: a living body of frequencies, decays, resonances and gestures. You can import or analyse source material, build impossible instruments from spectral fingerprints, excite them with strikes, bows and samples, and explore the results through a visual interface that feels closer to navigating a sonic sculpture than operating a conventional soft synth.

Phaseburn One sound demo: everything you hear is one synth [Open Beta]


video upload by Phaseburn Music

"Phaseburn One is a synthesizer built around a phase-locked loop: the main oscillator tracks a reference signal, and whatever you patch into that reference becomes part of the sound. Everything you hear is the plugin on its own, nothing else added.

In the video: the PLL lab, the morphing oscillator and its fold, four step sequencers and four LFOs, the probability sequencer, the mixer and patchbay.

VST3, CLAP, AU and standalone, macOS and Windows, instrument or effect. Free open beta until 15 October 2026.

https://phaseburn.music"

The following is some additional info directly in via Phaseburn Music:



"I want to introduce Phaseburn One, a synthesizer we have been working on for several years, which is now in open beta and free for everyone until 15 October.

The sound is built on a phase-locked loop. One oscillator listens to another and keeps trying to match it, and the interesting part starts where it fails. When it tracks accurately the tone comes out clear and strangely alive, and when the loop is loosened you hear the chase itself: the oscillator catches up with the target, overshoots, breaks off, finds the frequency again, sometimes clinging to a harmonic instead of the note you played. PLLs are not new, they have appeared before as modules and effects, but as far as we can tell nobody has built a whole instrument around one. Four macro dials open the loop by ear, so none of the theory is needed to land somewhere usable.

Three more oscillators sit beside it: Morph, which sweeps between waveform families, a Vector shaping oscillator and a Sub. A transient module can add a click, noise or a metallic edge, or build a kick out of a sine. Around the loop there is a modular patchbay where you draw the cables yourself, a rack of seven effects and a mixer, and almost everything can be modulated from a dedicated section of LFOs and modulation sequencers.

MemoryTone by XILS-Lab


video upload by xilslab

"MemoryTone by XILS-lab unleashes a colossal three-oscillator-per-voice analog architecture—with 16-voice polyphony and up to 18 oscillators in unison—then propels it beyond its 1982 inspiration with expanded modulation, MPE, advanced arpeggiation, integrated effects, and modern sound-design capabilities."



via XILS-Lab

MEMORYTONE: THEY CALLED IT MAGIC.

MemoryTone is XILS-lab’s exploration of one of analogue synthesis’s most ambitious instruments — a sixteen-voice polyphonic architecture built around three oscillators per voice and a 24 dB/octave self-oscillating ladder filter.

With eighteen oscillators across sixteen voices, combinable waveforms, oscillator sync, pulse-width control and a deeply interactive signal path, its character begins long before effects enter the picture. Oscillators interact. Levels influence behaviour. Voices move. The filter responds to everything that came before it.

Isla Electronics ASICS (Andromeda A6 emulator) Bi-Directional control mode.


video upload by Isla Electronics

Custom black panel A6.

Sunday, September 06, 2026

MAME Synths as Plugins?! Vintage Emulator Studio is Here


video upload by Autodafe

"Vintage Emulator Studio (VES) is finally here!

Download VES here:
https://www.autodafe.net/vintage-emul...

VES started from my experiments with the synthesizers, sound modules, samplers and drum machines emulated by MAME. Over time, after several videos, tests and even A/B comparisons with original hardware, I started wondering: what if these machines could be used in a more musician-friendly environment — and even loaded directly inside a DAW?

That idea eventually became Vintage Emulator Studio.

VES brings together a curated selection of MAME-emulated musical instruments in a single application, available as Standalone, AU and VST3 for macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), Windows and Linux.

You can download VES for free from my website. As with all my free plugins and sample libraries, there is also an optional €5 Supporter version if you'd like to support my work and future development.

VES is also open source, and the GitHub source code is linked from the product page.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: ROMs are required and are NOT included with VES.
I do not distribute MAME ROMs, so please don't ask me to send them. You will need to provide your own ROM sets. The good news is that MAME ROMs are generally not particularly difficult to find compared with those for some other emulation platforms.

Also keep in mind that VES relies on MAME emulation. Not every supported machine is emulated to exactly the same level of completeness, so some quirks or limitations may come from the current state of MAME itself.

P.S. You may occasionally hear a few small audio drops during this video. My computer wasn't always particularly happy about running multiple emulated machines while recording the screen and audio at the same time — so those glitches are mostly from the recording setup rather than VES itself. 🙂"

Saturday, September 05, 2026

Free Synth - FB3 by Full Bucket Music (No Talking)


video upload by Elektronick Musick

"Simulating the classic Kawai K3/K3m synthesizer from 1986.

https://fullbucket.de/music/fb3.html

'Simulation of the original wave generator unit
Original factory sounds
Up to 64 voices polyphony
User interface can be used to edit the original K3/K3m units
SysEx and User Wave import and export
Resizable user interface (not "N" version!)
Supports MTS-ESP by ODDSound dynamic micro-tuning
MIDI Learn – all parameters can be controlled by MIDI CC
Plug-in supports Windows and macOS (32 bit and 64 bit)
No AI tools were used, except for a few stylistic improvements to the English in the manual
Of course, FB3 sounds nothing like the hardware, and especially the filters are crap. That said I hope that all the non-nitpickers will have fun with my plug-in.'"

Also see Kawai K3 as a plugin | FB3 from Full Bucket (and it's awesome)

Friday, September 04, 2026

Prodigy Pulse - No Other Sounds. Just These. | Martinic Prodigy


video upload by Solidtrax

"100% Insurgent Circuits & 100% ‪@MartinicCom‬ Prodigy | Demo no. 2

50% Intro Offer - Get the sounds behind Prodigy Pulse!

Get Martinic Prodigy and Solidtrax Insurgent Circuits at 50% off:
https://martinic.com/prodigy
https://solidtrax.nl/product/insurgen...

Composed, mixed and mastered in ‪@bitwig‬ Studio 6.1"

Thursday, September 03, 2026

KeySolutions Sounds - Traveler - It's unbelievably Inspiring! #Traveler #keysolutionssounds


video upload by Scott McAuley Sounds

"Patches will be available at https://www.orano.co.uk/shop or http://www.synthsounds.co.uk
With exception of eq and a tiny bit of mastering, nothing else has been touched.

This short piece I put together tonight consists of 9 instances of the amazing Traveler from ‪@KeySolutionsSounds‬ Each sound was designed on the run as i was composing the music. The ease and quick flow that Traveler has when it comes to making sounds on the run is astounding!

This is a must tool to have in your arsenal!

Available Now with a huge introductory discount until the end of September 2026 ! - https://www.keysolutionssounds.com/"

5, ehrm, 6 things he likes about Martinic Prodigy


video upload by Solidtrax

"Not 5 but 6 things I like about ‪@MartinicCom‬ Prodigy
For more info about Prodigy and the Insurgent Circuits collection, visit: https://www.martinic.com/prodigy

Want to hear more of my sounds for the Martinic AX73, Prodigy and other synths? Visit https://solidtrax.nl/shop"

See the announcement post here.

Introducing Martinic PRODIGY | Moog Prodigy Plugin Featuring Advanced Circuitry Emulation

Martinic PRODIGY | Moog Prodigy Plugin | Best Preset Showcase (No Talking) ‪@MartinicCom‬

video upload by Davide Puxeddu

"Experience the analog warmth of the legendary Moog Prodigy in this no-talking preset showcase dedicated to the new Martinic Prodigy plugin.

Discover more about the Martinic Prodigy: https://www.martinic.com/prodigy

The original 1979 hardware synthesizer helped define an entire generation of electronic music. The Martinic Prodigy plugin now brings this iconic sound directly into your DAW. Developed with proprietary Advanced Circuitry Emulation technology, it faithfully recreates every nuance of the original analog circuits.

Alongside the classic sound, exclusive modern features have been added, including a built-in analog sequencer with 8 and 16-step modes, an extended Multidrive circuit, and a mono reverb inspired by the Moog 905.

Using studio monitors or high-quality headphones is recommended to capture the full frequency range."

Martinic Prodigy Unleashed | 100% Insurgent Circuits | 100% Prodigy | Demo no. 1

video upload by Solidtrax

"Insurgent Circuits - a collection of 100 patches for the ‪@MartinicCom‬ Prodigy - is available now!

For more info about Prodigy and the Insurgent Circuits collection, visit: https://www.martinic.com/prodigy

Demo Track no. 1.
Sound source: A couple of instances of Martinic Prodigy
Effects: Martinic TG100 Reverb & Martinic AXFX

Want to hear more of my sounds for the Martinic AX73 and other synths? Visit https://solidtrax.nl/shop"



The Moog Prodigy's raw, uncompromising sound helped define a generation of electronic music. But getting that authentic analog character into your productions has always meant tracking down rare, aging hardware that's becoming harder to find and harder to maintain.

The Martinic Prodigy finally brings that iconic sound to your DAW. Built with our Advanced Circuitry Emulation technology, it faithfully recreates every sweet spot of the original 1979 analog circuitry, and adds modern features like a built-in analog sequencer with eight- and sixteen-step modes, an extended Multidrive circuit, and a Moog 905 inspired mono reverb. All at a very affordable price.

Xfer Serum 2: Deep Dub Techno Presets + Patterns Sound Demo


video upload by Anton Anru

"💎 Machine Dubs is a bank of 50 presets + sequences for Xfer Serum 2. The soundset focuses on rhythmic sounds and dark modular-style timbres. It makes extensive use of FM synthesis, samples, and complex modulations.
🧿 Some patches produce chords, while others create modular-style patterns. The overall sound is dark and atmospheric, sometimes noisy and atonal. Perfect for dub, techno, deep, house, IDM, experimental, EBM, industrial, and others.

📦 The download link: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/seru...
👤 The author of the soundset is skendi (Arseniy Pushkov).

🌋 The sequences cover a wide range of different timbres: plucks, basses, FX, leads, and rhythmic sounds. The sounds range from distorted and aggressive to short and long, deep and tiny, while maintaining an atmospheric character. Some sequences can be played on a single note or with several notes, while other timbres are in mono mode.

🎛️ The presets contain 8 macros, responsible for movement, tone, drive, length, resonance, and rhythm. The Modwheel brightens the tone and can add tremolo. Velocity adds dynamics.

💾 Compatible only with Serum 2.
Installation: Open the Serum menu and click 'Show Serum Presets Folder.' You will see folders containing different Serum content. Open the 'Presets' folder and place the new bank (folder) of presets there."

Zebra 3 – Pulsations, Bass Loops, Melody Loops (no talking)


video upload by u-he

"Enjoy this exploration of our Zebra 3 factory presets (categories 10-12)."

00:00 - Pulsations
02:25 - Bass Loops
05:21 - Melody Loops

Tuesday, September 01, 2026

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.

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

Please consider supporting this channel to help us bring you more synthesizer tutorials and other content.
Merch: https://shop.catsynth.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/catsynth
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth"

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.

Monday, August 31, 2026

CK-1000 WIP


video upload by Telepathic Instruments

https://telepathicinstruments.com/

Sunday, August 30, 2026

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

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"

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Vertigo 5.4 What's New


video upload by discoDSP

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