Jordan Rudess Featured App : LayR

Published on Jun 21, 2017 Jordan Rudess

"LayR is a deep synthesis app for iOS. Split and layer an unbelievable number of textures with this incredibly cool music application."

iTunes: LayR - Multi Timbral Synthesizer - Living Memory Software

skinnerbox: digitakt

Published on Jun 21, 2017 iftahbox

Digitakts Amazon, Reverb, eBay.

Pallas - Semi-Modular Synthesizer by Max for Cats

Published on Jun 21, 2017 max forcats

via https://www.ableton.com/en/packs/pallas/

"Max for Cats’ latest creation brings the versatility of a semi-modular interface to the world of analog-modelling synthesis. Built around a flexible virtual patchbay, Pallas gives users immense control over a wide range of bold and unique sounds.

Pallas is a Max for Live device that has been specifically designed to model all the grit, character, and charm of authentic analog sounds. Featuring eight-voice polyphony, Pallas is powered by three versatile oscillators. The device's main two oscillators allow users to mix up to four waveforms (sine, triangle, square, and sawtooth, and an additional noise generator), while the third oscillator is a wavetable-based signal generator that can also be used as an additional LFO for modulation purposes.

Pallas uses the same modulation framework as Bengal (Max for Cats' powerful semi-modular FM synthesizer) and provides many opportunities for users to sculpt their sounds: extensive envelope settings, two multimode resonant filters (with drive and morph functionality), two LFOs (one with morphable saw-triangle waves, pulse width, and phase retrigger), a ring modulator, and six native audio effects including delay, distortion, reverb, wavefold, frequency shift, and chorus. In addition, Pallas also includes a flexible eight-step sequencer that can be used as a signal modulator.



For those who like to dig deeper, Pallas' semi-modular capabilities make this Max for Live device's sonic possibilities practically limitless. Featuring a comprehensive virtual patch panel, users can create any number of custom signal and modulation chains simply by stringing virtual patch cords from square "output" sockets to round "input" sockets, making it easy for even beginners to have fun and get creative with Pallas' modular components. In addition, the Packs features a large and carefully crafted Preset library that can provide a useful starting point when crafting new sounds.

Like Bengal, Pallas also features a visual control panel at its center. Switchable between three modes (Scope, Phase, and Spectrum), the visual panel gives users another way to see exactly what they are creating and how each patch point and knob turn along the way is affecting their sonic creation in real-time.

Additionally, Pallas offers a Remote Control option that allows for certain important functions of the synth can be controlled simply by using a modern web browser. Users can connect using another computer, an iPhone, iPad, Android phone, or just about any device that can browse the web: enter a simple URL into your browser and you can control Pallas from anywhere your wi-fi will allow you.

All of which makes Pallas just the latest indispensable device to come from the Max for Cats crew, continuously on a mission to bring modular versatility and new forms of fun, high quality sound to the Ableton platform."

The Whale's Mouth

Published on Jun 20, 2017 MIDERA

"Spectralis II and Access Virus TI demo
Includes Eventide Space (reverb) and Source Audio Nemesis (delay)"

11EDO algorithmic IDM in Pure Data

Published on Jun 20, 2017 acreil

"11EDO/11TET means 11 equal divisions of the octave. As usual, this is a single PD patch with no samples or plugins or anything."

How to turn a vocal sample into a textural drone with NI Form

Published on Jun 21, 2017 Future Music Magazine

"Want to morph the most basic of sound sources into a dystopian soundscape? Look no further than Native Instruments’ synth Form. Let's take a look at how it works..."

Shpalmers Vacay Jam

Published on Jun 20, 2017 Shwanton

"Went on vacation, it was 120 degrees. I made this while trying to keep my family alive."

With the Pioneer DJ Toraiz SP-16 sampling workstation.

ARP Odyssey MkII 2810 w/4035 filter, CV/Gate SN 0290

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via this auction

"Rarest of the Odyssey versions with "4035" filter -- apparently they had to change the filter due to patent issues with Moog because of the ladder topology. While it doesn't sound like a Minimoog it does sound very close to the "4012" filter on the standard (black/grey) 2600, with a nice round, musical resonance and great bass response at zero resonance.

Has factory CV/gate interface for integration into the modern studio (apparently standard for the first time with MkII, the white/MkI units generally did not have this)."

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Novation Peak Presets Demo With Some Filter And Effect Tweaking

Published on Jun 20, 2017 Perfect Circuit Audio

"In this video we go through a few presets on the new Novation Peak Synthesizer. We play around with the arpeggiator, filter and effects as well. The filter is a 12 or 24db/octave lowpass, highpass or bandpass type and the effects include pre and post filter drive/distortion, chorus, delay and reverb.

Novation's Peak is an eight-voice polyphonic synthesizer that is one of the most exciting multi-voice synth releases of 2017. Containing three newly designed Oxford Oscillators for each voice, the Peak Synthesizer has a built-in resonant multi-mode analog filter for each individual voice and three distortion points in the analog chain: pre-filter, post-filter and global. It's great for both sound designers and EDM artists because it offers a wide range of tone from melodic to abstract. With a 16-slot matrix modulation assignment, three ADSR envelopes, high quality effects and a built-in arpeggiator, Novation's Peak is great for both live performance and studio work.

Available here: https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/n..."

MATRIXSYNTH Members get %10 off at Perfect Circuit Audio.

The smallest rhythmbox in the world? DSP Synthesizers microBeat (Minipops version)

Published on Jun 20, 2017 Jan Ostman

"The smallest rhythmbox in the world?

Here in Minipops version.

http://janostman.wordpress.com"