Yamaha VOCALOID4 Cyber Diva Now Shipping

"Now Shipping: Yamaha VOCALOID™ Singing Voice Synthesis Technology Offers Realistic Vocal Library in American English

BUENA PARK, Calif. (September 21, 2015)—Yamaha today announced that new software products built on VOCALOID 4, the company’s powerful voice synthesis engine, are now shipping.

Under development by Yamaha since March 2000, VOCALOID enables users to simply input melody and lyrics to synthesize a singing voice. Making their debut on the platform are the Cyber Diva voice library in American English and VOCALOID4 Editor for Cubase.

Cyber Diva is the first VOCALOID exclusive Singer Library with an American English female voice that delivers remarkable expression with clear speech, powerful long tones and smooth vocalization in any genre. The package includes a new feature, Growl Expression, which produces a harsher, gruff tone. Cyber Diva also comes with instrument features for building temporary tracks that serve as a bed for the virtual vocalist. Geared toward professional music producers, Cyber Diva lets users input melodies or lyrics to create the vocal lines.

Two more products, VOCALOID4 Editor and VOCALOID Editor for Cubase, include several new features for innovative music production. Cross-Synthesis lets users design nuanced voice tones by blending two different sound libraries—one to enhance power and attack, the other to emphasize expressiveness like the sustain and release of notes. Growl adds hard tremolo to the voice for a more realistic and versatile sound. Pitch Render allows for editing the smoothness of pitch linkage or the level of vibrato application by using a visual display to make the settings.

'Cyber Diva and VOCALOID4 Editor represent the culmination of years of perfecting the subtleties of virtual vocals,” said Lacy Privette, director, Steinberg North America. “This brings a new level of authenticity to voice synthesis
technology, especially for background parts, so that producers and musicians can test ideas and flesh out tracks even when no singer is present.'

Cyber Diva, VOCALOID Editor for Cubase and VOCALOID4 Editor (each MSRP: $130.99) are now available.

For more information, visit http://4wrd.it/vocaloid4."

Sequencing: Linn 9000. Demo Live Jamming: 1980s Synths.

Published on Sep 21, 2015 javd007

"Sequencing: How to create songs on the fly with a Linn 9000s powerful sequencer. Synths are: Yamaha TX 816, Yamaha DX7, and Roland Juno 106. Effects and mixing are a secret!"

7 Minutes with an Ipad Synth - Cakewalk Z3TA+

Published on Sep 21, 2015 Synth Anatomy

"In this week, 7 Minutes with an Ipad Synth features Cakewalk Z3TA+ Synthesizer. If you have already the version for PC and MAC, so you know what you can do with this Synthesizer. This power is now available for iPad and it's fantastic for IOS."

Roland VP-330 Vocoder Plus Vintage Analog Synth

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Roland SH-101 SN 319832

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"The legendary Roland SH-101 monophonic analog bass synthesizer is in perfect working order. Total beast machine. The battery cover did crack off but still can be shut (see photo). There is also no sign of rust inside of the battery compartment. Amazing mono machine with one of the best sequencers in the business. This thing is legend and its pretty obvious why."

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Roland Juno-106S Synthesizer SN 521308

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Korg SQ-1 controlling Korg Rhythm 55B demo from Warstat #12 :o)=

Published on Sep 21, 2015 Druweed

FutureRetro XS vs Vermona DRM1

Published on Sep 21, 2015 alternatingbitmusic

"Just a glimpse at the sheer, raw analog power of the FutureRetro XS monosynth. Sadly I had my compressor settings a bit too harsh... only I got to experience the amazing sound live, but you get the idea. Interestingly this sequence sounds a lot like the 1st track on an EP I did 6 months ago: https://downscope.bandcamp.com/album/..."

Analog Diaries 21092015

Published on Sep 21, 2015 Kevin Polzer

"21 sept 2015 mc202 tb-303 dsi tempest volca keys/bass full analog"

Light In The Attic Announces Jodorowsky's Dune Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Kurt Stenzel

Published on Sep 16, 2015 Light In The Attic Records

Be sure to see my post on The Synths of Jodorowsky's Dune with some words from Kurt Stenzel on the synths used in the soundtrack.

"This track is from Light In The Attic Records' release of Kurt Stenzel's original score to the documentary 'Jodorowsky's Dune.' It is available for purchase on vinyl & CD here: http://bit.ly/1iMSNRE.

Available: November 13th, 2015

This is the soundtrack to the story about the greatest film that never was.

Jodorowsky’s Dune tells the tale of cult filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky’s unsuccessful attempt to adapt Frank Herbert’s classic sci-fi novel, Dune, to the big screen. Composer Kurt Stenzel gives life to a retro-futuristic universe as fantastic as Jodorowsky’s own vision for his Dune–a film whose A-list cast would have included Salvador Dalí, Orson Welles, and Mick Jagger in starring roles and music by psychedelic prog-rockers Pink Floyd.

Building upon director Frank Pavich’s idea for a score with a 'Tangerine Dream-type feel,' Stenzel lays out a cosmic arsenal of analog synthesizers that would make any collector green at the gills: among other gems are a rare Moog Source, CZ-101s, and a Roland Juno 6, as well as unorthodox instruments like a toy Concertmate organ and a Nintendo DS. 'I also played guitar and did vocals,' says Stenzel, 'some chanting… and some screaming, which comes naturally to me.' The score also features narration by Jodorowsky himself. As Stenzel notes, 'Jodo’s voice is actually the soundtrack’s main musical instrument–listening to him was almost like hypnosis, like going to the guru every night.'

This highly-anticipated soundtrack LP was sequenced and mixed by Stenzel with the listener in mind and flows through a 'four-sides' LP approach. 'I wanted it to play like the records I grew up with, where every side was a journey.'

First time release
Liner notes by composer Kurt Stenzel
Original artwork by Nick Stewart Hoyle
2xLP housed in a deluxe gatefold Stoughton tip-on jacket
Includes download card for full album
LITA.net pre-order edition:
- 'Cosmic Swirl' Wax limited to 1,000 copies (2 per customer)
- Silver foil numbered jacket
- Includes folded 27″×40″ poster with artwork by Nick Stewart Hoyle"

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