Tone2 RayBlaster2 Introduces New Impulse Modelling Synthesis (IMS)

Published on Feb 23, 2017 Tone2 Audiosoftware

"Download the free test version of RayBlaster2 now from www.tone2.com !"

Reminds me of the formant synthesis on the Yamaha FS1R.

Some info from Tone2:

RayBlaster - a radically new form of synthesis!

Impulse Modelling Synthesis (IMS) is far more than a marketing buzzword - it represents a radically new and different approach in sound generation.

Based on the latest research in psychoacoustics, Tone2 RayBlaster unveils a completely new and unique world of sounds that is exclusive to RayBlaster and not possible with other synthesizers.

What is Impulse Modeling Synthesis ?

Offering a new world of high quality sounds and limitless creative potential for all styles of music,
IMS goes well beyond traditional forms of synthesis. Conventional synthesizers employ what is known as subtractive synthesis, in which the oscillator source is a looped waveform that is filtered to create a sound. By contrast, RayBlaster utilizes an entirely new and fresh approach to sound generation and creates its distinctive sound from many short bursts of energy, which combine to form a more complex sound. In fact, this innovative approach to synthesis is very close to how our human inner ear perceives sound. Because of its radically new method of synthesis, RayBlaster offers a wide range of original sounds, sounds that have never been heard before.

What is the difference to other synthesizers?

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Tone2 Icarus2 Synthesizer

Published on Feb 17, 2020 Tone2 Audiosoftware

Tone2 Icarus2 factory sounds

"Icarus2 is an extremely powerful synthesizer-workstation. The award-winning audio-engine provides a gigantic sonic range, offers true high-end sound quality and creates a wide range of sounds impossible with other synths. Icarus2 ships with 1600 hand-picked patches created by professionals.

This workstation is one of the most versatile and mighty synthesizers ever. Icarus2 offers 54 different synthesis methods and provides a gigantic sonic range. The audio engine is not only able to create all classic synthesizer sounds. It can produce a vast range of fresh sounds, which are impossible with other products. The innovative '3D wavetable synthesis', which is exclusive to Icarus, creates a new dimension of sounds with dynamic expression and acoustic movement. Besides that many other unique synthesis-methods are available that can be combined freely.
Icarus comes with the largest collection of filters available within a synthesizer. The audio-engine offers many powerful features like a drum-sequencer, a built-in vocoder, re-synthesis, a glitch-sequencer, the most advanced wavetable-editor available, an extremely mighty oscillator section, MSEGs, ...

However, the synth still remains very easy to use. A comfortable interface with drag & drop support gives you instant help, visual feedback and immediate acoustic results.

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Tone2 Icarus tutorial: Vocoder

Published on Aug 8, 2016 Tone2 Audiosoftware

"Download Icarus now for free from www.tone2.com !"

A demo with the developer, Markus Krause, and his dog.

Tone2 Icarus tutorial - filters

Published on Jun 20, 2016 Tone2 Audiosoftware

"This video shows factory patches and explains the filter section of Tone2 Icarus"

Tone2 Icarus Arpeggiator tutorial

Published on Jun 16, 2016 Tone2 Audiosoftware

"A tutorial video which explains the features of the arpeggiator from Tone2 Icarus"

Tone2 Audio Releases Icarus3

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Download link: https://www.tone2.com/icarus.html

"Icarus is an epic synthesizer and a must-have for producers and sound designers. This award-winning workstation is one of the most versatile and powerful synthesizers ever created. Icarus offers a huge sonic range and is capable of producing all the classic synthesizer sounds as well as a wide range of fresh sounds not possible with other products. The audio engine offers many exciting features like 62 (!) different synthesis methods, a drum sequencer, a vocoder, 65 (!) filter types, a glitch sequencer, a wavetable editor, an extremely powerful oscillator section, MSEGs, ...

A reliable re-synthesis can recreate any sound with a single mouse click!

Yet the synth remains very easy to use. A comfortable interface gives you instant visual feedback, immediate acoustic results and context-sensitive help.

The synthesizer delivers true high-end sound quality with low CPU usage.

It ships with over 2000 inspiring, production-ready sounds from professional designers."

Tone2 Icarus Promo

Published on Jul 25, 2016 Tone2 Audiosoftware

"Tone2 Icarus - the most powerful wavetable synthesizer"

Wish this was available for the iPad as well.

Tone2 Nemesis Feature Overview

Published on Nov 15, 2013 Tone2 Audiosoftware·33 videos

"Available the 1st of December from Tone2.com, Nemesis takes FM synthesis to its next evolutionary step: NeoFM synthesis.

NeoFM is an exclusive new and improved approach to FM synthesis that is extremely powerful and intuitive. Nemesis includes traditional FM synthesis as well as a completely new and improved approach to FM called NeoFM synthesis. It is now easier than ever to get very good sounding results.
The sound quality of Nemesis surpasses conventional synths, making it easy to locate the sonic sweet spot.
Nemesis features an easy-to-use interface, which ensures that you will experience FM synthesis at its best and most entertaining.

* Unrivaled sound quality.
* Offers a new and user-friendly approach to FM synthesis. Nemesis makes FM synthesis accessible to everyone, regardless of skill level or experience.
* Easy to tweak presets or program your own sounds with.
* NeoFM covers all important aspects of traditional FM synthesis, but is in no way limited only to bell-style sounds. It offers a very large sonic range, one that is much more varied than other FM synths.
* Due to its innovative technical approach, neoFM does not suffer from a metallic sound or from the weaknesses of conventional FM.
* No fewer than 22 combinable synthesis types. Nemesis expands FM with further synthesis methods such as Additive, Formant, Wavetables, Waveshaping, Phase distortion, Sync and Reso synthesis.
* Contains 1000 inspiring patches from professional designers.
* Unique signature sound.
* Nemesis features a large number of exclusive sounds that are not possible with other synthesizers.
* Perfect for modern, as well as all other music styles.
* Wave import, resynthesis and the additive spectral editor offer unlimited sonic possibilities.
* True 4x stereo unison.
* An extensive number of high-end quality effects, with flexible and innovative routing options.
* Trancegate with an extensive selection of setup options.
* High-End sound quality with low demands on your CPU.
* Powerful, easy-to-use arpeggiator."

Tone2 Gladiator - Revolution in Synthesis?

You be the judge

"A revolution in synthesis!

Gladiator is one of the most powerful synthesizers ever. This is a tough statement, but you should read this...

What is Harmonic Content Morphing (HCM) Synthesis?

This new synthesis method is based on a large and expandable repertoire of standard waves like pulse, unique synthetic waveforms as well as resynthesis waves like trumpets, organs, pianos and voice samples. These waves can be modified in real-time by e.g. FM modulation, altering its harmonic structure, syncing, waveshaping,...
Any modification of a wave can be modulated producing lively shimmery sounds (recall: with only one oscillator!). In total there are more than 30,000 different spectra available for combination and modulation.

Example:
You can take a Hammond organ, FM modulate the organ with a sawtooth, create a hypersaw and amplitude modulate this signal with a BPM synced vocoder drumline.

What is the advantage of Gladiator compared to other synthesizers?
* Real high-end sound quality: Analog, warm, transparent and fat
* Huge sonic range: From classic to unique science fiction
* Excellent value for money
* Low CPU and high reliability
* Gladiator can replace a complete room full of hardware
* Flexibility and expandability
* 750 professional sounds from Vengeance and others
* Gladiator was created by professional dsp scientists"

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Tone2 Electra2 Synthesis with Fractal Synthesis

Published on Jun 23, 2014 Tone2 Audiosoftware·37 videos

"An overview video of Electra2's synthesis."

Electra2 - Field Recording Ambient Frog Pad

Published on Jul 11, 2014 Tone2 Audiosoftware

"How to create an ambient pad from a field recording of frogs.

A sound design walkthrough done by Mark Mosher (http://www.modulatethis.com/ )to show off some of Electra2's new features."