Showing posts with label Soft Synths. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Soft Synths. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 02, 2025
BalterLITE - FREE Dual sampler/sequencer
video upload by DecadeBridge
"BalterLITE is free to download from
https://www.decadebridge.com/free-plu...
BalterLITE features two samplers with dedicated 32 step sequencers for gate, pitch and volume. I am releasing this 'as is' as I have no time to develop it further. It is a little 'old skool' and kooky but is good for creating percussive sequences or stranger sounds when using longer samples."
"BalterLITE is a 2 channel sample player with an old skool approach. Each sampler features a gate, pitch and level sequencer for each of its 32 steps. It also features envelope generators for the lopass filters, a global envelope triggered by a midi note on event, a volume envelope triggered by each step that is active alongside a sample pitch decay control."
Monday, December 01, 2025
Discreet Signals Sculpture (Spectral Effect)
video upload by DATABROTH
"Read my full review here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/discre...
check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon / databroth
Affiliate links:
Plugin Boutique: http://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=61c3...
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
00:00 Glockenspiel
01:49 Piano
03:20 Pad
05:41 Drums"
8 VCV RACK WORKFLOW TIPS in just under 7 minutes
video upload by Omri Cohen
"Here is the Introduction to VCV 2 course - https://omricohen.gumroad.com/l/aawan...
Introduction - 00:00
Tuning VCOs - 00:19
Tuning other modules - 01:38
Tuning sequencers - 02:21
Mathematical expressions - 03:08
Moving cables - 04:11
Context menu - 04:39
Copy settings - 05:13
Stackable inputs - 05:55"
Additional resources: https://www.patreon.com/omricohen
Sunday, November 30, 2025
PlantsSystem-SIDTRAX
video upload by plantssystem
"Combining the Rebirth RB-338 with SidStation Mod 2.0 (Mods), we've reimagined the classic SID sound for a modern era.
This hybrid track combines a distinctive retro feel with groovy acid lines, creating a chiptune-analog electro mix.
This track, 'SIDTRAX,' combines:
The gritty waveforms characteristic of the SID chip
Rebirth's signature TB-303/TR-808-inspired phrases
The multi-layered, aggressive synth textures provided by the Mods
to create a nostalgic yet dance-floor-friendly worldview."
Friday, November 28, 2025
Rob Papen DelGrain - Creative Granular Delay
video upload by Rob Papen
Press release follows:
Rob Papen announces availability of DelGrain as creative granular delay, extending effect plug-in product line with yet more out-of-the-box thinking
ECHT, THE NETHERLANDS: virtual instrument and effect plug-in developer Rob Papen Inspiration Soundware is proud to announce availability of DelGrain — duly thinking out of the box to extend its effect plug-in product line as a creative granular delay featuring fanciful routings, a distortion feature, and FILTER, while also featuring the same DISRUPT spherical slider shared by its DelSane (stereo delay demonstrating ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ behaviour) and LowSane (‘lo-fi’ sound sculpting-specialising effect) software siblings, aimed at experimental artists, mixers, and producers — as of November 28…
It is fair to say that DelGrain has a lot in common with its DelSane software sibling, the main difference obviously being that — as its name implies — it offers a delay that plays back audio in a granular or grainy way. With that in mind, then, the granular change to the audio can be placed ahead of the delay, inside the delay, or parallel to the delay. But better still, the size of the ‘grains’ can be adjusted (GRAIN SIZE) — even in a tempo-based way, the length of the ‘grains’ (GRAIN LEN) can be be tempo-based as well, while the GRAIN SEMI tune feature has a 12-semitone range, both up and down; by being tempo-based, the granular delay itself is ideally suited to rhythmic usage on drums and percussion loops.
Reveals Rob Papen himself — both in his capacity as a virtual instrument and effect plug-in developer par excellence and also as his namesake company’s Managing Director: “DelGrain can produce some sweet-sounding delays with swirly granular sound, but its real power lies in its special sounds — not only on drums and percussion, but also on vocals, for instance. Its DISRUPT sphere with the tempo-based SPRING BACK feature allows you to change DelGrain’s parameters dynamically, and there is also a tempo-based LAZY MODE…” — meaning that the movement of that DISRUPT spherical slider can be automated in different directions, allowing users to also create new types of creative modulation sounds.
Speaking of creative sounds, Rob Papen saw fit to add a FILTER featuring a high-pass and low-pass combination, a band-pass filter, and a vocal/vowel filter that can be placed after the delay/granular combination at different spots. But before the audio even enters the granular delay, an added distortion module makes the sound options even more exciting.
Evidently excited by his namesake company’s latest creation, Rob Papen takes pride in rattling off several more exciting-sounding features that floats his creative boat by adding, “There is a self-explanatory DRY/WET MIX dial and an FX MIX dial that can mix between the ‘granular delay’ and ‘tape delay’ sounds — by the way, the ‘delay’ inside DelGrain is based on a tape delay algorithm; an AUDIO FOLLOWER input is available for side-chain control, and it can also be used to control the DISRUPT sphere; there are four different modulation slots for those who want to control DelGrain via MIDI; and last, but by no means least, DelGrain comes with the BANK MANAGER and many presets — perfect as a starting point.”
Put it this way: while it is understandable that some might take the idea of another delay plug-in promising to be different to so many others already out there with a GRAIN of salt — pun intended, it would be surely seriously remiss of Rob Papen not to assure them that DelGrain definitely delivers on that well-worn claim!
DelGrain is available — as a 64-bit AAX-, AU-, VST-, and VST3-compatible virtual instrument plug-in for Mac (OS X 10.15 or higher, ARM processor compatible) and as a 64-bit VST- and VST3-compatible virtual instrument plug-in for PC (Windows 7 or higher) with 64-bit AAX compatibility available for PT 12 or higher (PC) — at an attractive price of only €35.00 EUR/$35.00 USD from authorised Rob Papen dealers worldwide or as a download directly from Rob Papen for that same price via its dedicated webpage, which also features more in-depth information, here: https://www.robpapen.com/DelGrain.html
DelGrain is included in eXplorer-10 (https://www.robpapen.com/explorer-10.html), the latest version of Rob Papen’s all-encompassing bundle, at no additional cost; existing owners only have to download the latest installer and run it to add WirePluck to their Rob Papen virtual instrument and effect plug-in collection.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
PlantsSystem-BlackPoint
video upload by plantssystem
"PlantsSystem 'BlackPoint' is a techno sound imbued with a pitch-black texture, constructed using Cyan/n and Rebirth. Swelling low frequencies, inorganic particles of noise, and sharp, cutting synth lines intertwine beneath the minimalist beat, creating a dark groove that draws you into the depths of darkness.
The simple yet powerfully propulsive rhythm creates a profound and tense soundscape, exquisitely blending the transparent texture of Cyan/n with the hard-edged analog feel of Rebirth. The unique atmosphere, a blend of cold and heat, paints a profound worldview throughout the track.
#cyann #rebirth #pitchblackedition"
Circular 1.5 update | Native Instruments
video upload by Native Instruments
"Welcome to the Circular 1.5 update, packed with features inspired by your feedback! This update introduces over 300 inspirational presets and workflow improvements to help you create music faster. Discover easier sound shaping with the new expression knob option , more freedom for experimentation with an undo system for every engine change , and improved real-time responsiveness when playing chords and scales live. Enjoy a smoother experience with better host performance and a quick tour to get new users started.
Circular walkthrough: [posted here]
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:26 New Sounds
03:38 Quick Tour
05:03 Scaling Menu Changes
05:58 Undo
06:47 Usability
07:09 Tempo Divider
07:59 Performance update
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Cherry Audio | Mercury-8 Demo "Mercury Calling" by Mike Martin
video upload by Mike Martin and Cherry Audio
See the announcement post with addtional demos here.
"'Mercury Calling' is a song that I composed using @CherryAudiovst Mercury-8 software synthesizer. All presets used in this song are included in the released instrument.
Addition effects processing was using on some tracks including Eventide's Blackhole Immersive.
Buy "Mercury Calling" on Bandcamp!!"
Cherry Audio Introduces Mercury-8 - Virtual Roland JUPITER-8 Soft Synth
video uploads by Cherry Audio
"Mercury-8 synthesizer builds on Cherry Audio's renowned Mercury legacy with a passionate focus on detail and modern technical advancements. Every aspect of the original hardware has been carefully modeled to capture the sound and behavior that made the JP-8 so legendary. Furthermore, Mercury-8 goes "beyond Jupiter" by offering expanded polyphony, versatile modulation options, studio-quality effects, and expressive performance capabilities. It not only captures the distinctive essence of a JP-8 but can even exchange SysEx data with MIDI-modified hardware.
https://cherryaudio.com/products/merc...
Cherry Audio and @TimShoebridge have collaborated once again to share an in-depth introductory video for Mercury-8. This comprehensive guide demonstrates how simple it is to create powerful sounds from scratch, maximize the modulation matrix, and get the most out of splits and dual layers. Additionally, the video highlights the new effects and Mercury-8's remarkable capability to import original JP-8 patch bank SysEx data via a drag-and-drop feature.
00:00 - Mission Mercury! by Mal Meehan, James Terris, and Robert Saint John
01:16 - Introducing Mercury-8 with Tim Shoebridge
02:48 - A Little Experiment
05:20 - Music: "From Scratch"
07:26 - Front Panel: VCOs and LFO
11:45 - Music: "Two Notes"
12:05 - Filters and Envelopes
15:00 - Music: "Plucks"
15:20 - Mod Matrix
16:35 - Layers, Dual and Split
18:05 - Effects
25:45 - Music: "Lo-Fi"
26:27 - Quick Tour: Sequencer, Arp, Performance, Assign Mode, and the Digital Display
27:43 - Digital Display and Expanded Settings
34:41 - Mercury-8 and JP-8: Factory Presets and SysEx Data Exchange
37:37 - Conclusion and Music: 'Timeline'"
Playlist of videos (note the desciption above is for the first video):
1. Cherry Audio | Introduction to Mercury-8 with Tim Shoebridge
2. Cherry Audio | Mercury-8 Synthesizer - NEW! - Cherry Audio and Michael Oakley Official
3. Cherry Audio | The Grid Preset Pack for Mercury-8 by Michael Oakley
4. Cherry Audio | Mercury-8: A Tour of the Presets with Mike Martin
5. Cherry Audio | JUPITER-8 x MERCURY-8 - Factory Presets Compared
6. Cherry Audio Mercury-8: Artist Demo - James Dyson
7. Cherry Audio Mercury-8: Artist Demo - Jezz Woodroffe
And two user videos:
Cherry Audio Mercury-8 Jupiter-8 Strings Pads FX VST Virtual Analog Synthesizer Rik Marston
video upload by Rik Marston Official
"My Etsy store: AhnyxianSoundDesign
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AhnyxianSou..."
Cherry Audio Mercury 8 Synthesizer 'Mercury Sunset Riders'
video upload by James Dyson
"Cherry Audio Mercury 8 Synthesizer 'Mercury Sunset Riders'
Composed with just handful of the included 'James Dyson Collection' Factory Presets that come with Mercury 8. 'More than just a Jupiter 8'
All played live and multi track recorded.
Checkout Mercury 8 here https://cherryaudio.com/products/merc..."
Korg Trinity Plugin - “50 Cosmic Ambient Sounds”
video upload by LFOstore
"Welcome to world's first custom soundset for Korg Trinity Plugin!
BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/korg-trini...
NOTE: Soundset tested only on PC, not checked on MAC.
MAC - if you want install soundset on MAC - you need to find KORG\TRINITY\Presets\PCGData And put file there.
It is a beautiful, state of the art and superb sounding music workstation which first appeared in 1995, now on your computer with Korg Legacy Collection 6
This workstation seamlessly combines excellent digital sounds, in-depth yet intuitive programming, real-time controllers, upward expandability and elegant design to create the perfect all-around synthesizer.
Following the Cosmic Sounds Series after Korg M1, Wavestation,M3, M50 - we made 50 great patches for Trinity!
Beautiful Lush Pads
Massive Strings
Melodic Plucks
Spheres & Drones
Fx & Surreal Sounds
Basses & Leads
Soundset is in .pcg format and can be easily loaded on PC computer.
Instructions attached.
By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of "Organica" for Waldorf Blofeld & "WS Universe" for Korg Wavestation.
Every patch of our soundset is musical & can be immediately used in your tracks & production.
Enjoy and may the music come with you!"
Moog Messenger Editor - VST and Standalone Version
video upload by mller30161
"Editor Homepage: https://moog-editor.jimdofree.com
Here are my Midi Editor for the Moog Messenger Synth.
The Messenger Editor gives you direct access from the DAW to the Moog Messenger parameters,
allowing you to integrate it into the DAW project.
In the PlugIn VST version you can record the controller movements and so the sound change can be saved.
Editor Features:
Complex sound changes can be made easily and quickly.
Change Messenger Sounds directly from Editor.
The Controllers can be automated.
X-Y modulation of all parameters.
You can random the Controllers of the Moog Messenger Synth to produce new sounds
Each area has its own random function.
You can use your Moog Messenger as a sound module in your DAW.
A Editor sound bank with 30 new sounds is included.
The Editor are available for:
PC: As VST2 and Standalone for 32bit and VST2, VST3 and Standalone for 64bit Windows.
MAC: As VST2, VST3, AU and Standalone, compatible with MAC Intel and Silicon."
Monday, November 24, 2025
Baby Audio Atoms and Transit
video upload by DATABROTH
"Read my full review here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/transf...
www.databroth.com/blog/atoms-review
check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/databroth"
Bach meets Stranger Things: Pianoteq 9 as a synthesizer (jam)
video upload by Pete Midi
"Pianoteq 9 has arrived and it’s time to show you my favourite virtual instrument together with my favourite plugin controller in a little jam. Yes, and I also like Stranger Things and as the end approaches now, I’m currently rewatching all the seasons 😉
Gear: Modartt Pianoteq 9 Pro with Ableton Live 11 and MP MIDI Controller, drums from Forever 89 VISCO."
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Pivot 1.2 – New features walkthrough
video upload by Fors
"Get Pivot: https://fors.fm/pivot
This is a walkthrough of Pivot update 1.2 and its new features.
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Global scale setting
01:49 New filter types
03:50 Acid filter
07:58 Comb filter
17:47 Fidelity control (Crunch)
22:44 Mod matrix changes
23:19 Random source
26:12 Ext (MIDI) modulators
29:48 MPE modulation
31:58 Modulating the modulators
33:37 Random preset generator"
Saturday, November 22, 2025
A.I. Experiments: The Infinite Drum Machine
video upload by Google for Developers
"Check out https://g.co/aiexperiments to learn more.
Sounds are complex and vary widely. This experiment uses machine learning to organize thousands of everyday sounds. The computer wasn’t given any descriptions or tags – only the audio. Using a technique called t-SNE, the computer placed similar sounds closer together. You can use the map to explore neighborhoods of similar sounds and even make beats using the drum sequencer. http://g.co/aiexperiments
Built by Kyle McDonald, Manny Tan, Yotam Mann, and friends at Google Creative Lab. Thanks to the London Philharmonia for contributing some sounds to this project. t-SNE animation featured in video by Gene Kogan.
More resources:
https://github.com/lvdmaaten/bhtsne
http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/explore...
http://ml4a.github.io"
This one is in via Ivan Trajkovic aka dejayiwan.
A couple of screenshots for the archives:
Friday, November 21, 2025
Ocean Swift announces Black Friday Sales with discounts up to 92% off
"Ocean Swift has announced a big Black Friday sale with discounts up to 92% off.
View the deals and grab everything here: https://oceanswift.net/sales/
The developer quotes:
'We've Hand-picked our top-selling synths and packs and dropped into four simple price tiers. Find the tool you've always wanted and get it for a fraction of the price.'
Offers:
Tier 1: €19.99 - Core Systems.
Tier 2: €9.99 The Anomaly Sector.
Tier 3: €4.99 The Warp Core.
Tier 4: €1.99 The Outer Rim.
Discounts are valid until December 1 2025."
Chord Wave Theory. Advanced MIDI Arpeggiator
video upload by Element433 (a.k.a. Pere Villez)
"Dev Demo of my super arpeggiator Chord Wave Theory for Plug/Pure Data (any platform). No GUI yet
'Chord Wave Theory' (prototyping name) is a 'one finger' performance/composition super arpeggiator driven by Wavetables, like the old PPG Wave. It's made to control external MIDI/CV sound generators/synthesisers. Each key is assigned a scale or chord and arpeggiator. The arpeggios use wavetable shapes, which are automatically morphed. The arpeggio morphing rate, note's order, direction, octave, spread etc can be manipulated and stored. It has a huge built in library of chords, scales and musical shapes, which can be endlessly expanded
Original inspired by the Korg Monopoly's one finger chord mode and the Casiotone keyboard's one finger chord function.
Release is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026. Any questions, please ask."
Sugar Bytes TRANFIGURE
video upload by DATABROTH
"Read my full review here: www.databroth.com/blog/transfigure-review
check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon / databroth
Affiliate links:
Plugin Boutique: http://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=61c3...
BEAM: https://www.pluginboutique.com/produc...
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
00:00 Drums
04:08 Glockenspiel
06:12 Bass
08:55 more Drums
Chapters"
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Black Friday Deals at Soundtoys - Save 60% or More Through December 4
Press release follows:
November 20, 2025 (BURLINGTON, VT): Audio pioneer and DSP creator Soundtoys launched their annual Black Friday Sale, offering 60% or more off their entire range of pro effects software. Black Friday consistently brings the best deals of the year at soundtoys.com.
Soundtoys 5 is the complete Soundtoys suite of creative effects, including pro favorites and industry standards like EchoBoy, Decapitator, Little AlterBoy, and the new SpaceBlender experimental reverb. This year, there are three ways to save 60% on Soundtoys 5:
1. Current users (anyone who owns a Soundtoys license – even if it was free) will save 60% when they upgrade by trading up their licenses to Soundtoys 5.
2. Full-time students and educators at a qualifying university or approved audio program can apply for a full, non-expiring bundle license for just $119. Verification is required.
3. Those who don’t yet own any Soundtoys effects can buy the Soundtoys 5 bundle for $239.
“From the beginning, we envisioned Soundtoys 5 as a creative spark for the imaginations of audio creators and an affordable suite of pro-quality effects,” said Soundtoys senior product specialist Mitch Thomas.
“We’re humbled by the number of folks who’ve embraced Soundtoys over the years, but as creators, we’re not stopping. Each new plug-in we add to the Soundtoys collection adds creative fire power to your mixing arsenal. With the addition of the new SpaceBlender experimental reverb this year, the capabilities of the Soundtoys bundle took a huge leap forward.”
The Soundtoys Black Friday Sale
60% Off Upgrades
Soundtoys 5 bundle $599 $239
Soundtoys 5 Academic bundle $299 $119
Effect Rack $299 $99
EchoBoy & Decapitator $199 $49 each
All other plug-ins are $99-149 $39 each
Soundtoys plug-ins are proven, powerful tools trusted by professional mix engineers, musicians, and sound designers around the globe. Details for each offer can be found at www.soundtoys.com. The Black Friday Sale ends on December 4.
Adam Szabo Introduces Airwave - New Roland JP-8000 Emulation VST Instrument
video uploads by adamszabomusic
"Airwave VST instrument available for PC at: http://www.adamszabo.com
All sounds in the video are made 100% with Airwave, no extra effects or processing was added, except for a simple limiter on the master bus.
These are the factory presets that are played in the video.
0:00 PL Liquid FLT AS, BS The Drone AS, PL Tranceness AS, PD Sizzler AS, PD Bendy Pad AS, FX Sync Up AS
0:22 PD Swirly AS, FX SquareRise AS, FX Boom AS
0:25 PD Epicness AS, LD Mini 303 AS, AR Golden Saw AS, FX NoiseFall AS
0:55 PD Mainstage AS, FX Big Rise AS, BS Dist Bass AS, LD FM Master AS, LD Acid Wow AS, FX Kick Thing AS
1:10 PD MrFeedback AS, PD Andromeda AS, PD SyncEngine AS, FX Star Fall AS, PD The Sweep AS"
"Step into the golden era of electronic music with Airwave, a meticulously crafted VST plugin that brings the unmistakable sound of one of the most iconic synthesizers of all time. Revered for its lush supersaw leads, ethereal pads, and driving basslines, this synth was a defining force in the trance, progressive, and electronic music movements. Now, with Airwave, that iconic sound is reborn, modernized for today’s producers while staying true to its original character.
At the heart of Airwave is its dual-layer architecture, allowing for intricate sound sculpting and massive stacked tones. Independently shape the Upper and Lower layers, blending evolving pads with sharp, detuned leads or creating complex, rhythmic textures. The deep modulation capabilities and multi-mode filters give you total control over your sound.
Airwave is available as a 32 and 64-bit VST 2.4 and VST 3 instrument for Windows."
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