TAL Software Introduces TAL-Pha Roland MKS 50 / Alpha Juno II Emulator & Software Editor

video upload by TAL Software

"All synthesizer sounds were created with TAL-Pha"

TAL Pha vs MKS 50 / Alpha Juno II

video upload by TAL Software

"This video compares our hardware MKS 50 with the TAL-Pha audio plug-in, which emulates the sound of the hardware device.

The videos try to capture the essence of some sounds. You will not hear beautiful melodies, just some raw hardware factory presets. I'm also a bad piano player. Probably someone else can make a better video.

The tests are carried out with the factory presets of the hardware. Both synthesizers play at the same time. We alternate the output every few seconds. The sequencer shows the volume curves; the first channel is the software and the second is the hardware.

The first row of the spectrum analyzer shows the software synthesizer. The second row is the hardware. The oscilloscope on the top shows the master channel with the waveform of the final output.

The MKS 50 is an analog device. Things will never match exactly. LFOs and DCO phases are free-running and never match. Volume, resonance intensity, and hardware envelopes are slightly different for each voice.

The intro is done with the software emulation and it's internal FX.

Notes:
We improved some things like the envelope, the chorus, and also the bass boost after we made this video."



via TAL Software

TAL-Pha is an instrument plug-in that emulates the sound of the analog 80's synthesizer Alpha Juno II (MKS-50 is the rack version).

The plug-in produces the classic analog sound, combined with modern flexibility and many additional functions. The plug-in can read and convert sysex information from the hardware and can also be used as a controller.

Authentic emulation of the 80's hardware synthesizer.

Resonance boost for filter self-oscillation.

The possibility to detune, modulate, and sync the pulse part of the DCO.

Simple but powerful FX section with delay, reverb, and a bell-eq.

Arpeggiator with different modes.

Stereo UNISON mode with up to seven voices.

Aftertouch and MPE support.

Microtuning support (tun file import and MTS Client).

Original factory banks included.

More than 380 fresh presets by Electric Himalaya, The Unfinished, Saif Sameer, emptyvessel and TAL.

Individual tuning for every voice converts the synths DCO into a VCO.

Reads Sysex files and Sysex MIDI from the hardware device.

Can also control a hardware device. If enabled, it sends Sysex through the plug-in MIDI output (only possible when supported by the DAW).

Solar Plexus - TAL sampler pack | The Digital Collection Vol.5

video upload by Espen Kraft

"Solar Plexus Sample Pack for Togu Audio Line (TAL) Sampler.
These patches are made from sounds created on the John Bowen Solaris synthesizer from 2011.

Find the patches here:
https://thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal...
https://sound7.co.uk/products/solar-p...

The Solaris has some very unique features, like 4 separate oscillators that can use waveforms from different classic digital synthesizers like the Prophet VS, PPG, the Casio CZ series, as well as analog classics.
It also has different filter-types, like Oberheim and SSM filters.
Combined this makes the Solaris very powerful, lush, warm and big, but it can also sound crude and gritty.
I've taken the best of how I see the Solaris and put together this pack that captures the essence of how the Solaris would have sounded, through an old school sampler. That's what the TAL sampler is about.

All sounds in this pack are recorded from the physical outputs of an original Solaris, through SSL Superanalogue preamps for the best audio quality.

Apart from a couple of drum sounds in the audio demo track, the audio demos features only 100% sounds from this pack. Some external reverb has been used on some of the sounds.

*The TAL sampler plugin is not included in the pack. That can be found here:
https://tal-software.com/products/tal...
I have no affiliation with the the company. I just like their plugin."

TAL Elek7ro II - Custom 80s patches

Published on Feb 4, 2017 roboticrealm

"Custom 80s presets for the free TAL Elek7ro II VST. Download here:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6exu6e6fbjm...

TAL Elek7ro II VST:

https://tal-software.com/products/tal..."

Synth Sound Review Part II: U-NO-LX V2 from TAL (Togu Audio Line)

Published on Oct 24, 2014 Synth Anatomy

"'TAL-U-NO-LX is a complete rewritten emulation of the popular hardware with a new engine and GUI. Up to date zero feedback delay filters and carefully calibrated controls make this synth a good replacement for the analog device with all the advantages software plugins have. As an addition, the TAL-U-NO-LX also supports portamento and different filter LFO waveforms and some more useful features. An arpeggiator with different sync modes and hold function is also included. A very fast envelope with a smooth roll-off, emulated inaccuracy and a very smooth filter sound gives this synth the typical sound. The synth was calibrated after a hardware device that's property of TAL'

Self resonating zero feedback delay filter (24dB LP).
Filter range up to ~40kHz (depends on the sample rate).
Calibrated and tuned after TAL's hardware device.
Midi learn / automation for all controlls.
Improved alias free oscillators for an authentic sound also @ 44'100Hz sampling rate.
Arpeggiator with different sync modes (host, midi clock, not on).
Portamento and mono mode.
LFO manual trigger button.
Sustain pedal support.
Up to 12 voices.
New file based preset system for transparent preset management.
More than 300 factory presets by different sound designers (FMR, Particular - Sound, TAL).
Original hardware "Factory Bank A" included.

Available here: http://kunz.corrupt.ch/products/tal-u..."

Roland Juno 2 & Dtronics: King Of The Junos!?

video upload by JimDaneker

"@arcadeorchestra80s Producer & 80s synth nut takes the classic Roland Juno 2 for a spin in the Fortress of Synthetude and throws down a controversial take: the Alpha Junos are the KINGS of the whole Juno series. Yes, even over the Juno 6/60/106."

And the video with TAL-Pha overdubbed:

TAL-Pha intro by Jim Daneker

video upload by TAL Software

"Many thanks to ‪@JimDaneker‬ for making and sharing this video. All sounds from TAL-Pha, except the Hi-Freq Perc.

The sound in this intro video was rendered/played by the TAL-Pha synthesizer plug-in using the original MIDI notes and Sysex data recorded with the Alpha Juno 2 hardware and controller."

Synth Sound Review Part I: U-NO-LX V2 from TAL (Togu Audio Line)

Published on Oct 22, 2014 Synth Anatomy

"'TAL-U-NO-LX is a complete rewritten emulation of the popular hardware with a new engine and GUI. Up to date zero feedback delay filters and carefully calibrated controls make this synth a good replacement for the analog device with all the advantages software plugins have. As an addition, the TAL-U-NO-LX also supports portamento and different filter LFO waveforms and some more useful features. An arpeggiator with different sync modes and hold function is also included. A very fast envelope with a smooth roll-off, emulated inaccuracy and a very smooth filter sound gives this synth the typical sound. The synth was calibrated after a hardware device that's property of TAL'

Self resonating zero feedback delay filter (24dB LP).
Filter range up to ~40kHz (depends on the sample rate).
Calibrated and tuned after TAL's hardware device.
Midi learn / automation for all controlls.
Improved alias free oscillators for an authentic sound also @ 44'100Hz sampling rate.
Arpeggiator with different sync modes (host, midi clock, not on).
Portamento and mono mode.
LFO manual trigger button.
Sustain pedal support.
Up to 12 voices.
New file based preset system for transparent preset management.
More than 300 factory presets by different sound designers (FMR, Particular - Sound, TAL).
Original hardware "Factory Bank A" included.

Available here: http://kunz.corrupt.ch/products/tal-u..."

SoundForce Introduces New SFC-60 V3 TAL-U-NO-LX Juno-60 Hardware Controller

"The SoundForce SFC-60 V3 is a boutique class-compliant USB-MIDI controller dedicated to the fantastic TAL-U-NO-LX Juno-60 emulation. The original SFC-60 was the first SoundForce product to come out. I have come a long way since 2014 and this new version is based on all the lessons learned from several years of designing and manufacturing similar products. With a solid sheet metal case, colorful front panel and new software integration, it's my favourite controller so far. It is usable with any MIDI-mappable software or hardware but has special integrations with the TAL-U-NO-LX.

Features:
In collaboration with Patrick from TAL, special features have been implemented to improve the user experience and the hardware/software integration. Finally, all the LED-based physical switches can update their states when a preset is changed in the plugin. Also when switching instances on different tracks, the plugin can sync the controller and update the switches as well. It works a bit differently in each DAW, more details and videos on that coming soon. For the sliders/faders, the pick-up or scaling modes (similar to the Takeover modes in Ableton Live) can help avoiding "jumping" parameters. Those features require the latest version of the plugin. I would like to thank Patrick for his time and his contribution on this project.

Build quality
The controller is assembled in The Netherlands with parts from Europe and Asia. The enclosure is made of 100% sheet metal and is manufactured by Grawart (http://www.grawart.pl). The case is made of bent steel and powder coated in black. The front panel is aluminum, also powder coated and screen printed with scratch-proof white, blue and red inks. Walnut wood side panels of 8mm thickness are fitted to both sides of the controller. The sides are made in Amsterdam by Rob Gould (http://www.gouldcaseworks.nl/).

Pricing and Availability
The SFC-60 V3 is available on the SoundForce webshop for 349 euros incl VAT in the EU and 288 euros for customers outside the EU. In the US, Perfect Circuit is distributing the full SoundForce product line. US price is still to be announced."

Oberheim Matrix-12 sample pack for TAL-sampler

video upload by Espen Kraft

"My best patches for the Oberheim Matrix-12 in the TAL sampler format.
Superb sounding sounds. 54 patches with Brass, Bass, Strings, Pads, Leads etc.
Many of them stereo samples, spread out over 6 different key groups.
Lush, powerful and very usable.

Find the pack here:
https://thepatchbay.io/product/tal-sa...
https://sound7.co.uk/products/the-dig...

If you want to buy several packs in one go, please contact me directly as I can give you a nice bundled price.

The purpose of using the TAL sampler VST is to get that old school sampler sound, without investing in 80s hardware. The TAL sampler is the best software on the market to do just that.
This pack also contains all the multi samples for all the sounds, in a Wav-format, so you can use these in other applications if you want to as well. The Wav-samples cannot be used to create your own sample packs for sale. The TAL-sampler VST is not included in the pack."

Chill synth idea: TAL U NO LX / Samples From Mars / NI Monark on Ableton

Published on Aug 16, 2019 Synth & Sundry

"A look at the sounds that make up a basic chill synth loop with instruments from Native Instruments, Samples From Mars, Ableton and TAL. You can hear how changing the plugin sound parameters changes the tone and sonic character.

Links to the covered instruments (I'm not paid or supported by any of them):
- https://samplesfrommars.com
- https://www.native-instruments.com/en...
- https://tal-software.com/products/tal...
- https://www.ableton.com"

TAL-U-NO-LX - Roland Juno-60 Emulator

"TAL-U-NO-LX is a complete rewritten emulation of the popular hardware with a new engine and GUI. Up to date zero feedback delay filters and carefully calibrated controls make this synth a good replacement for the analog device with all the advantages software plugins have. As an addition, the TAL_U-NO-LX also supports portamento and different filter LFO waveforms and some more useful features. An arpeggiator with different sync modes and hold function is also included. A very fast envelope with a smooth roll-off, emulated inaccuracy and a very smooth filter sound gives this synth the typical sound. The synth was calibrated after a hardware device that's property of TAL."


"Compares the HW Juno 60 with the Software "emulation" with some default Factory A presets. The Juno 60 always plays first. This gives an idea how the emulation sounds. It should be possible to get better results with some more preset fine tuning."


"Hereby we proudly present our demo track for the upcoming, and marvelous U-NO-LX VSTi from TAL. Since we're betatesting this plugin we thought it would be nice to make a nice demo for TAL to show what this, really good emulation of the Roland Juno-60, is capable of.

For this track we used only 20 instances of the beta version of this plugin and the Precision Limiter from UAD on the mainbus to make the track a little bit louder. So no EQ, Compressors, Reverb and Delay or other plugins. In other words this is what the plugin is capable of and your listening to the RAW sound of this beauty!"

More demos, download and details here.

SoundForce SFC-60 - Hardware Controller for TAL U-NO-LX

Published on Nov 10, 2014 SoundForce

"A short demo of the controls of the SFC-60 with the TAL U-NO-LX plugin. More info on the SFC-60 : http://sound-force.nl/controllers/sfc.... Check the fantastic TAL plugins at http://kunz.corrupt.ch/Products"

"The SFC-60 is a boutique MIDI controller for the TAL U-NO-LX plugin, an excellent model of the Roland® JUNO-60*. The sound and touch of the legendary synthetizer are available right into your DAW. Analog sound and workflow are combined with the ease of the digital world. Interact like never before with more than 35 controls. And, as the SFC-60 is a class-compliant MIDI device, it can be used not only with the TAL U-NO-LX but any other MIDI-mappable software instrument.

Unlike usual MIDI controllers the SFC-60 is not industrially manufactured but hand-made. The product is available as DIY-kit or fully-assembled. Soldering your controller yourself is a cheaper option and a fun project. An extensive guide and collection of learning resources are available to assist you during assembly."

Note this is the first SoundForce post.

TAL-Pha - "Alpha Age" Soundset 64 Presets + Midi Files

video upload by LFOstore

"The Legend is Back!

BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/tal-pha-al...

Almost 40 years had pass since Roland released Alpha Juno synthesizer.
Its hard to count quantity of tracks on which Juno family of synthesizers had influed.

Reach polyphonic sound & magical chorus now iconic for many electronic music genres.

Proudly introducing 'Alpha Age' soundset with 64 organic presets which are pushing forward
Juno family using modern sound design approach & TAL-PHA vst emulation which replicates Alpha Juno synth series perfectly.

'Alpha Age' contains presets both in Hardware & Software (Tal-Pha) formats

Soundset also contains 17 Midi Files with Synthwave Chords & Solo lines.

Attention: soundset is working with following models: MKS-50, Alpha Juno 1,2 & TAL-Pha Vst

Authentic Strings
Silky Pads
Really Massive Basses
Cutting Leads
Magical Poly's
Edge Plucks
FX

By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of “Organica” for Waldorf Blofeld & “WS Universe” for Korg Wavestation.

All instructions included in the pack
All the patches reacting on MW, velocity and aftertouch.

Re-discover your Alpha Synth and stay health & creative!"

New SoundForce SFC 101 Hardware Controller for TAL-BassLine-101

SFC 101 - Demo Published on Jun 7, 2015

SFC 101 - Using the step sequencer

"SoundForce is happy to announce the SFC-101, a dedicated MIDI controller for the TAL-BassLine-101 software synthetizer (model of the Roland SH-101). The SFC-101 is not "just a MIDI controller", it offers you a complete and unique hardware experience within in your software environment. The intuitive layout makes it easier and more fun than ever to play your software synthetizer.

As with other SoundForce controllers the SFC-101 can be used with any other MIDI-mappable software. The SFC-101 can be pre-ordered now for 249 euros on http://sound-force.nl/. The first units will start to ship mid-july. SoundForce controllers are hand-made in the Netherlands (see how they're made : [posted here]). The open-source Arduino compatible firmware is available to all users on our website.

For more information : www.sound-force.nl or nicolas@sound-force.nl"

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TAL - U-NO-LX - iOS Application - Juno Bank A - Midiverse - TV

Published on May 14, 2020 Midiverse - TV

"What's up everybody? Welcome to Midiverse - TV! Today we're going to be checking out U-NO-LX, an iOS Application from TAL Software. Let's have a listen..."

Novation Bass Station II as the controller.

Roland Alpha Juno-2 - "Alpha Age" Soundset 64 Presets + Midi Files

video upload by LFOstore

"The Legend is Back!

BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/roland-alp...

Almost 40 years had pass since Roland released Alpha Juno synthesizer.

Its hard to count quantity of tracks on which Juno family of synthesizers had influed.
Reach polyphonic sound & magical chorus now iconic for many electronic music genres.

Proudly introducing "Alpha Age" soundset with 64 organic presets which are pushing forward
Juno family using modern sound design approach & TAL-PHA vst emulation which replicates Alpha Juno synth series perfectly.

'Alpha Age' contains presets both in Hardware & Software (Tal-Pha) formats

Soundset also contains 17 Midi Files with Synthwave Chords & Solo lines.

Attention: soundset is working with following models: MKS-50, Alpha Juno 1,2 & TAL-Pha Vst

Authentic Strings
Silky Pads
Really Massive Basses
Cutting Leads
Magical Poly's
Edge Plucks
FX

By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of 'Organica' for Waldorf Blofeld & 'WS Universe' for Korg Wavestation.

All instructions included in the pack
All the patches reacting on MW, velocity and aftertouch.

Re-discover your Alpha Synth and stay health & creative!"

disko check

YouTube via se7ense7
"just a random video for a new track I made...
Arps are Nord,
strings are sampled Juno's
sawbass is Nord
303 - ish sound is Yamaha AN200
Vocoder is the free but insane TAL software vocoder
Drums are freeware Drumatic (oldest version) and samples that came with the MPC1000."

How to use an Intel PC stick as a standalone VST host / VST player / synthesizer

Published on Apr 28, 2020 Floyd Steinberg

"How to use an Intel PC stick as a standalone VST host / VST player /synthesizer. Table of contents below! Intel PC sticks are USB-stick-sized X86 PCs running Windows Home Edition. In this video, I'm installing a DAW and some popular VST plugins on one of them, seeing if there's enough performance to create a track with multiple virtual instruments. Also: using this as a monitor-less device booting your favourite software synth or plugin, playable with an external MIDI controller.

Table of contents:

00:00 Demo 1 (TAL Noizemaker)
01:27 Introduction
02:57 Hardware overview - what you need
03:39 Update the WLAN driver
03:58 creating a track in Reaper w/ Audio Modeling Clarinet, SYNTH1, TR-910, DEXED and Valhalla Shimmer
05:22 recording a synth pad...
06:00 drum track (TR-910)
06:45 E-Piano (DEXED)
07:58 Modeling Clarinet & finished track
09:00 VST host standalone setup (TAL Noizemaker)
09:38 Clarinet standalone setup with Bluetooth speaker
10:10 conclusion"

Luftrum 12 - Soundset for TAL U-NO-LX

Published on Nov 27, 2014 Luftrum1

"Luftrum 12 contains ambient pads, funky basses, crispy synth leads and arpeggios inspired by the early 80's electropop scene mixed with the sound of present time synth connoisseurs as Todd Terje, Röyksopp and Lindstrøm.

TAL U-NO-LX is an accurate emulation of the Juno 60 with zero delay feedback filters and carefully calibrated controls making it a true replacement for the hardware synth with all the advantages of a software plugin.

Get Luftrum 12 from www.luftrum.com"

Mr Woofer - Synth Demos

Published on Oct 6, 2017 Mr Woofer

Playlist:

1. Mr Woofer - Enter Space (Atari STE Demo)

"Enter Space!" says Sinclair Spectrum ZX through its Currah uSpeech synthesizer. The Atari STE and its Yamaha YM2149F chip in all its square wave glory does exactly that. The tools used to control the STE are NSQ (Near Synthesizer Quality), Chip Synth and MaxYMiser.

The powerful beats are coming from NI Massive except for the Hi-hats and noise bursts which are also Atari STE. As usual external reverb and delay are added. Hope you enjoy it!

Music and Sound Design by Mr Woofer (Konstantinos Kampanis).
Original footage and video editing by Mr Woofer.

Enjoy!

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Using an Intel Compute Stick as an effects pedal (ambient drone w/ Valhalla Shimmer and DAFM DIY)

Published on May 5, 2020 Floyd Steinberg

"Here's an ambient drone created with a guitar, the "DAFM" DIY synth and an Intel Compute stick running on batteries. The stick is running a VST host software with Valhalla Shimmer, TAL Chorus, TAL Filter. I plugged the guitar and synth directly into the line in of the $8 USB audio interface."

Follow-up to this post.