MicroFreak - Firmware Update V4.0. | ARTURIA

video upload by Arturia

"Decimated waveforms, scanned sonic surfaces, and evolving 3D soundscapes - yours for free. Firmware V4.0 takes MicroFreak on a sonic expedition to the edge of wavetable synthesis, with a brand new engine, user wavetable compatibility, new presets, and more.

_CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:11 WaveUser Engine
00:33 Sequencer Unison and Chord Voices"

@Arturia Microfreak new WaveUser engine free in the firmware update

video upload by Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

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ARTURIA Introduces the SQ80 V w/ Added Features

Update: new videos added below. Don't miss them.

"SQ80 V is Ensoniq’s classic ‘80s Cross-Wave synth reborn, weaving hybrid lo-fi character, complex industrial textures, and thousands of unique waveform combinations into a quick-fire softsynth enhanced for modern production. Digital synthesis unraveled.

SQ80 V → https://bit.ly/3tDRnP6 Exclusive launch offer until October 5th, 2021 ⏰"

"What we added

SQ80 V strikes the perfect balance between ‘80s cult classic and modern production workhorse with character. To achieve this, we added hundreds more waveforms and retrofitted its architecture with a number of extra creative features - without compromising its distinct retro charm.

The arpeggiator
Introducing an arpeggiator to SQ80 V’s curious sound equips it for easy performance and melody creation. A classic component with the familiar controls, including arp direction, sync, octave range, and hold. Just turn it on and enjoy free-flowing lo-fi sounds that fit right into your mix.

Unison
SQ80 V offers up to 16-voice polyphony - twice that of the original hardware instrument - but we couldn’t resist adding an 8-voice unison option. Stack up those oscillators for enormous basses, gritty percussion, and ultra-dense lead sounds.

Dispersion
When it comes to classic synths and keyboards, the true charm often lies in the details. We went a step further than emulating the SQ80’s sound and interface by introducing dispersion - meaning subtle variations and inconsistencies in the behavior of its emulated circuitry. No two notes will ever be exactly the same, bringing a truly unmatched organic sound.

Envelopes expanded
To further shape the attack, duration, and evolution of your sounds, we upgraded SQ80 V with 2 additional envelope modes: DADSR and MSEG. The former adds a delay stage to the traditional ADSR for staggered strikes and interesting rhythmic patterns. The latter is a fully-customizable looping function generator for painting envelopes your own way.

The Mod Mixer
Combine any 2 modulation sources, from envelopes to keyboard controls, to distort, mangle, and refract your patches in interesting and unexpected ways. With 6 different modes of modulation mixing, the combination possibilities are enormous - as are the potential sonic results.

MPE compatibility
SQ80 V supports MPE-compatible controllers for an advanced expressivity experience. Create dynamic performance patches and textures that can respond in numerous ways to a single keystroke."

Arturia SQ80 V: A Detailed Demo and Tutorial

video upload by CatSynth TV

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/catsynth

"We take a close look at the new SQ80 V from Arturia, which recreates the look and sound of Ensoniq's Cross Wave synthesizers, the ESQ-1, SQ-80, and VFX. We explore the main "hardware" panel, look in detail and voice and sound design features, and share a few of the factory presets.

00:31 History the Ensoniq SQ-80
01:15 The Main "Hardware" Interface
03:57 Synthesizer features (Oscillators, Filters, Modulators)
16:09 Effects panel
18:45 Factory Presets"

Arturia SQ80: Ensoniq Reborn! Factory Presets Walkthrough. Sound Demo/No Talking.

video upload by Anton Anru

"Great news from Arturia: a brand new synth is added to their VST Collection. Ensoniq’s classic ‘80s Cross-Wave synth - SQ80 V.
I was glad to tweak it and walk through some factory presets. It's a very deep and a nice sounding plugin."
📺 Presets for Arturia Synths: https://bit.ly/3sAlSVk

Arturia SQ-80 V Synth Demo Song of my Presets for the factory SoundBank.

video upload by Sound Provider / Leonard de Leonard

"Hi everyone,
I was lucky enough to be part of the sound-designer team for the new Arturia synth plug-in, the Sq-80 V , here is a little demo i made with some of the presets i created for the sound bank factory included in the synthesizer. For this "Techno" demo I used 13 instances of the synth plus few wav sounds for the drums (kick, snare hh and ride) on my DAW (Cubase from Steinberg) , of course I didn't use any other synths or effects other than a little compression and eq to fine tune the mix and a touch of mastering (also because Mix and mastering is part of my daily job 😉 ) I really liked it when Arturia told me about the Sq80v, having used them in the 90's I really love them and I'm a bit nostagic of the sound of the first hybrid polyphonic synthesizers that mix the coldness and the hardness of the digital oscillators and the warmth of the analog filters. I'm also a big fan of the number of modulations available, the 4 envelopes with 4 bipolar stages, the 3 lfo's and the modulation mixer are a dream for sound designers, without forgetting the Arturia touch with the super simple and hyper inspiring macro management.

Voila :)

Leonard de Leonard"

@Arturia SQ-80v - a software Ensoniq SQ-80 - guided tour and sound demo

video upload by Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

"​@Arturia SQ-80v - a software Ensoniq SQ-80 - guided tour and sound demo
Another Arturia software synth... another great synth to play with. Like all the Arturia soft synth, the SQ80v is a great recreation of a classic (in this case digital ) synth. They do not limit themselves with the limits of the original. They add an easy to use UI for the Synthesis section and extras: Arpeggiator, Unison mode, expanded envelopes, dispersion, mod matrix and MPE.
Using the 8 bit 5503 DOC chip, the original SQ80 was capable of unique organic digital character that is still sought out today.

► TimeLine:
00:00 Introduction
04:43 SQ-80 tour parameters
05:30 Hardware view
08:42 Synthesis view
12:09 Enveloppes
16:48 LFO
18:58 Effects
20:56 Sound demo
26:42 Conclusion"

UVI #PXSunbox factory presets demo - no talking

video upload by Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

"UVI PX Sunbox factory presets demo - no talking
Like promised on last video, here is the audio demo of the factory presets of the UVI PX SunBox Rompler. Great sounding soft synth!"

https://www.uvi.net

@UVI PX SUNBOX - so good, I made a song in a day (only SUNBOX sounds)

video upload by Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

"I really like what @UVI is putting out. They sample these obscure synths that are so difficult to get and program them then sample them finally create musical patches that runs in their Workstation or Falcon app. The PX SUNBOX follow the series to the T! Another great set of sounds to play with.
I had so much fun, I made a song the first day I got to play whit it.
So here is a review, a guided tour and a song!

► Time line:
00:00 Intro
02:00 Synthesis tour
08:30 PB SUNBOX Song
11:24 The sounds I used
16:43 conclusion"

See UVI Introduces PX SunBox - Galactic Analog/Digital Jomox Sunsyn Based Hybrid Synth for additional info, demos, and links.

Multiphonics Cv-1 presets sound demo from @Applied Acoustics Systems

video by Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Multiphonics CV-1, Review and guided tour - @Applied Acoustics Systems

video by

"Applied Acoustic System is at it again. This time they have released a #modular soft synth named Multiphonics CV-1. I prepared 2 videos for this one :this video is a review and guided tour and the next one [above] is a preset sound demo.

00:00 Intro
03:17 Simple demo
08:16 CV-1 manual
09:34 Included modules
18:40 Conclusion"

DIGIT & BEEBO from @Poly Effects - a great modular #multiFX box

video by Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

"Poly Effects have the DIGIT and the BEEBO. Originally these had different features and software running them. Now, they both are running the same software. BEEBO is blue and DIGIT pink. They have the same hardware : a touch screen, 4 audio inputs, 4 audio outputs, MIDI in and out, and an amazing modular quad multi effects. But it goes beyond the effects modules. It also a very powerful modular synth."

Octaphonic synth? - GForce OB-E recreates the classic #Oberheim​ #SEM8​

video by Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

"@GForce Software has come up with a great 'creamy' sounding synth recreating the very special #octaphonic​ SEM-8 from Oberheim. It's can be polyphonic and so much more!.

Check the video to hear how an octaphonic synth is different from a polyphonic synth.

00:00​ intro
00:53​ Octaphonic VS polyphonic
02:49​ SEM 8 presentation
03:36​ OB-E Zoom on 1 SEM
07:42​ Keyboard section
11:19​ Vibrato
12:38​ Grouping SEMs
13:05​ Stereo Delay
14:12​ Preset sound demo Part 1
16:25​ MIDI Sequencer
18:50​ Preset sound demo Part 2
25:31​ Conclusion"

See the GForce label below for more.

Roland Announces JUNO-60 Software Synthesizer

video by RolandChannel

"The Roland JUNO-60 helped define the sound of the ’80s and is highly prized for its vintage vibe and unmistakable character. Simply put, it’s the sound you hear in your head when you think of fat, punchy analog synthesizers.

With the JUNO-60 Software Synthesizer, you get the full authentic experience of this legendary keyboard in a modern software instrument for DAW-based music production. Roland’s PLUG-OUT format is also supported for computer-free operation via the SYSTEM-8 hardware synth, with all parameters automatically mapped to capture the hands-on JUNO-60 workflow.

The JUNO-60 Software Synthesizer is just the latest member of Roland Cloud’s Legendary series, which includes plug-in versions of the JUNO-106, JUPITER-8, TR-808, TR-909, D-50, and many other classics. Roland Cloud is also home to an ever-expanding collection of creative tools to keep your music flowing, including the powerful ZENOLOGY software synth, Model Expansions, Sound Packs, Zenbeats, and much more."

And the press release:

Iconic 1980s Polysynth Now Available as a Legendary Series Plug-In Through Roland Cloud

Los Angeles, CA, February 16, 2021 — Roland announces the JUNO-60 Software Synthesizer, the latest addition to the Legendary series of software-based Roland instruments available through Roland Cloud. The original Roland JUNO-60 hardware synth helped define the sound of ’80s music and is still highly prized for its vintage vibe and unmistakable character. With the JUNO-60 Software Synthesizer, the authentic experience of this influential keyboard is now available as a modern software instrument for Mac and Windows DAWs.

Released in 1982, the JUNO-60 was among the earliest models in Roland’s iconic JUNO series, and is an all-time favorite for many synth aficionados. With a winning formula of a single DCO, fat sub-oscillator, and characterful VCF—plus a massive swirling chorus effect—the instrument has found its way onto innumerable tracks through the years. Powered by Roland’s proprietary Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology, the software version recreates the sonic experience and approachable architecture of the JUNO-60 in startling detail, allowing users to craft rich, inspiring sounds with little effort.

The JUNO-60 Software Synthesizer fully captures the original’s balanced magic—including the odd quirks and charming limitations—and enhances it with useful modern additions. The filter has been modeled to perfection, and users have the ability to switch to the HPF circuit of the next-generation JUNO-106 and its characteristic bass bump. The oscillator range has also been extended, and there’s a second envelope for extra flexibility. Polyphony has been expanded to eight notes, with the option to limit it to the original’s six (or less) for an old-school vibe.

A huge part of the JUNO-60 sound is its lush chorus circuit. Like the original, the software version has two push-button chorus modes, plus a third “secret” mode accessed by pressing both buttons at once. Taking things further, there’s an additional chorus option with the sound of the vintage BOSS CE-1 pedal, along with a selection of reverb, delay, flanger, and overdrive effects.

The JUNO-60 Software Synthesizer is VST3, AU, and AAX compatible and also supports Roland’s PLUG-OUT format for computer-free operation with the SYSTEM-8 hardware synth. And for DAW-focused workflows, it’s possible to use the SYSTEM-8 or a Roland Boutique JU-06/JU-06A for one-to-one, hands-on control of the JUNO-60 plug-in.

The JUNO-60 Software Synthesizer is just the latest member of Roland Cloud’s Legendary series, which includes plug-in versions of other Roland classics like the JUNO-106, JUPITER-8, TR-808, TR-909, D-50, and more. Legendary titles are available with the Ultimate membership level of Roland Cloud. All paid levels – including Core and Pro – start with a free 30-day trial of Ultimate, allowing users to try out the JUNO-60 and all Ultimate features. In addition, any Roland Account holder can purchase Lifetime Keys for individual Legendary series titles. This provides unlimited access for as long as their account is active, even if they don’t have a Roland Cloud membership.

For more information on the JUNO-60 Software Synthesizer: ➤ JUNO-60: https://www.roland.com/us/products/rc..."
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If you are curious why the JUNO-60 is available as a PLUG-OUT for the SYSTEM-8, but not the Jupiter-X or Jupiter-Xm, the SYSTEM-8 uses ACB (Analog Circuit Behavior) technology, while the Jupiter-X and Xm use ABM (Analog Behaviour Modeling) via Roland's new ZEN-Core engine. The following touches on the differences between them.

Roland ACB versus ABM - Getting real answers from #Roland​
video by Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Roland TR-8S VS TR-8

Published on Oct 25, 2018 Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

"Roland has created a great drum machine with the TR-8. They also listened to user's feedback and came up with the TR-8S. What's the difference?
Together we will compare the 2 devices and listen to the TR-8S sounds."

New Free Editor for Novation Circuit

Published on May 3, 2018 Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

"Novation has release an official free synth editor for the 2 internal synths of the Circuit.

Links:
Novation editor:
https://components.novationmusic.com/..."

20 features of the Circuit MonoStation you need to know! by Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Published on Mar 30, 2018 Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

"The Novation Circuit series is a really cool one. Like many devices, some of the features do take a little bit of digging to find. I listed the 20 features of the Circuit Monostation you need to know to get the most out of it."

And previously:

Novation Circuit Mono Station : Synth walkthrough

Published on Feb 25, 2018 Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

"The Novation Circuit series is a really cool one. With the Mono Station we get a very cool sounding monophonic / paraphonic synth + 3 sequencers... Yes 3!
Join me as I go through the synthesis engine of the Novation Mono Station."

TOP 6 tips for exploring FM feature in a subtractive synth

Published on Mar 26, 2018 Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

"Many synth like the Novation Peak have the capacity of doing FM synthesis. Or at least they have some FM feature to help create more complex wave form. For those who don't know how to approach the FM features of their synth I prepared this TOP 6 tips to start exploring FM in your subtractive synth and get control over new timbers of sounds."

Novation Peak In depth walkthrough. The best of analog and digital?

Published on Mar 21, 2018 Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

"The novation Peak is a really cool 8 voices polyphonic desktop synth. I had the chance to play with it and get an up close and personal experience. Here is my review of the beast."

Also see Nu-Trix The Synth Guy's What are NCOs in the Novation Peak

What are NCOs in the Novation Peak

Published on Mar 14, 2018 Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

"Novation is announcing the PEAK as having the " Digital where it matter, analogue where it counts" using NCOs or Numerically Controlled Oscillators. What are they? In this video I explore what it means, the specificities of the NCOs. Enjoy!"

Novation Circuit Mono Station Versus Bass Station II

Published on Mar 1, 2018 Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

"Novation is presenting the Circuit Mono Station as a Bass Station II with a Sequencer. My first impression was that is had a less powerful synthesis engine. But When I actually tried it I was more than amaze. I'm now thinking of selling my Bass Station II to replace it with the Circuit Mono Station. I'll show you why."

You can find specs on each at novationmusic.com.

D-05: The historical value of the Roland D-50

Published on Feb 10, 2018 Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

"With the arrival of the Roland D-05 recreating the Roland D-50, the question has to be asked : Why is the Roland D-50 so important in the history of synthesizers? Coma along for a little bit of synthesis history."

Novation Circuit Synthesis Engine guided tour

Published on Jan 27, 2018 Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

"The Novation Circuit has 2 Nova Synths. Those synth are surprisingly powerful. The original Nova synth where part of the first generation of virtual analogue synths.
Using the Isotonik software editor (https://isotonikstudios.com/product/n...) you can unlock the full power of the Circuit. In this video I guide you through it's synthesis features."

Waldorf Rocket Synthesizer guided synthesis walkthrough.

Published on Feb 9, 2018 Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

"I bought myself a Waldorf Rocket synthesizer. It's a small synth brain that packs a punch. It has a Virtual analogue Oscillator combined with a real analogue filter. One top of that is hase one LFO, an Arp and an audio VCF in. It has no memory. What you see it what you get.
It has a warm Waldorf sound. But don't take my world for it. Have a listen in the video."