NAMM 2018: 4ms Wave Recorder, Tapographic Delay, Listen Two

Published on Jan 25, 2018 sonicstate

The New Elektron Digitone 8 Voice Polyphonic FM Digital Synthesizer for $759 US

Digitone — At a glance Published on Jan 25, 2018 Elektron

"Master of the digital method

The sound of steel monoliths and flickering neons signs. Icy, metallic perfection. Magnificent desolation. Through the unique and accessible take on FM synthesis, Digitone is a prime source of new sounds and timbres. Down the rabbit hole we go.

Digitone is a very special eight voice digital synthesizer. It combines a modernized FM implementation with a classic subtractive synthesis signal flow, making it a powerful source of highly unique tones and timbres."

A new deal
Digitone represents our vision of how FM synthesis can be revitalized and modernized. Here’s how: combine FM sound generation with a classic subtractive synthesis signal flow. From jagged chaos to mellow soundscapes in less than a second. Digitone is one unique box.

Ultra digital
Choose from multiple FM algorithms featuring carefully selected parameters. Shape the tones with powerful filters. Arrange them with the intuitive Elektron sequencer. Round off with the stellar effects. Now enjoy the most spectacular sounds, seemingly emanating from some parallel universe.

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NAMM 2018: 4ms Spherical Wavetable

Published on Jan 25, 2018 sonicstate

You can find additional posts featuring the 4ms Spherical Wavetable here.

Introducing the Casio CT-X Series Keyboards

Published on Jan 25, 2018 Casio Music Gear

"Portability has never sounded so good.

The new CT-X-series completely redefines the portable keyboard category, boasting sound quality found in keyboards costing hundreds, if not thousands of dollars more. Whether you're just starting out, or a touring pro who needs serious sounds on the go, CT-X delivers far beyond your expectations."

Not finding any additional details on the model shown in the video on Casio's CTX site. Guessing these are preset only as they are not under the Casio Synthesizers category.

Yamaha Introduces Montage 2.0 OS Update Featuring MOTIF Compatibility & More

Published on Jan 25, 2018 Yamaha Corporation

"Yamaha MONTAGE OS Version 2.0 Adds MOTIF Compatibility, New Control and Workflow Enhancements

ANAHEIM (January 25, 2018) — Yamaha today released MONTAGE OS version 2.0, the fourth free firmware update to its flagship synthesizer line. Yamaha has continuously updated MONTAGE with new content as well as sound, control and workflow enhancements. Now, MONTAGE OS v2.0 adds full Voice and Performance compatibility with recent MOTIF series instruments, additional control and workflow improvements.

MONTAGE adds full Voice and Performance compatibility with the Yamaha MOTIF XF, MOTIF XS and MOXF music production synthesizers. The MOTIF family dominated the music production synthesizer world for over 15 years. Now, MOTIF users can have confidence that their favorite sounds will load seamlessly into MONTAGE and perform without a hitch.

MONTAGE users have always been able to employ the free FM Converter web app at yamahasynth.com/fmconverter to convert DX7, DX7II, TX816 and TX802 Voices and Performances to MONTAGE Performances. Coupled with the Advanced Wave Memory 2 sound engine in MONTAGE and compatibility with legacy MOTIF content, musicians now have access to the largest and most established hardware synthesizer sound library in the world — a sonic palette that has been expanding and developing for over 35 years.

User-friendliness is essential in both modern studio and live-gig rigs, and MONTAGE OS v2.0 makes it easier to assign synth parameters to controllers such as the knobs, faders and Super Knob. For example, moving any physical controller now immediately shows destinations on the Controller Overview page. Several other workflow enhancements make it easier for musicians to interact with the vast MONTAGE Motion Control Synthesis.

Additional new features include a global setting for the A/D (external audio) input, which overrides the setting at the Performance level. This is useful for gigs or sessions where the player is using the input for the same purpose across all Performances. MONTAGE OS v2.0 also adds 87 new Performances, further expanding the amazing onboard content.

'With its absolute realism across acoustic and electronic Voice categories, plus the FM-X engine and extensive control and modulation options rivaling modular synths, MONTAGE was already the most powerful and versatile synthesizer in the world when it launched,' said Nate Tschetter, marketing manager, Yamaha Music Production. 'With OS v2.0, MONTAGE advances even further ahead of any other synthesizer in terms of sound, control and workflow.'

Pricing and Availability

Yamaha MONTAGE OS v2.0 is a free update and will be available to all MONTAGE users February 07, 2018.

For more information, visit the Yamaha Booth at the 2018 NAMM Show in the Anaheim Marriott Hotel, Marquis Ballroom, January 25-28, 2018, or http://4wrd.it/MONTAGE"

VSL Multi Product Demo : VCF-74 Mk2 ; D-ENV ; VCO-2

Published on Jan 25, 2018 Vintage SynthLab

"Vintage Synth Lab Eurorack modular synth product demo for the VCF-74 (mk2), D-ENV, and the VCO-2 (prototype phase).
In this video, we have our Beatstep Pro sending two separate sequences to the two independent oscillators of the VCO-2 (prototype dual CEM3340 oscillator), and the two independent D-ENV (Delayed Env Generators). The two D-ENV modules are sending envelopes to each VCO voice's VCF and VCA simultaneously, and respectively.

Note: the D-ENV is expected to start shipping in early February, while the VCO-2 is in prototype phase. We will be developing the next phase (as a likely production candidate) of our VCO-2 during the first half of 2018."

I believe this is the first post to mention the VCO-2. The VCF-74 Mk2 and D-ENV have been featured in previous posts. See the Vintage Synth Lab label directly below for more.

[NAMM] Pittsburgh Modular Microvolt Presentation

Published on Jan 25, 2018 Audiofanzine in English

"Here's a presentation of the new Pittsburgh Modular synthesizer at the NAMM Show 2018."

The Pittsburgh Microvolt 3900 for $629 US

NAMM 2018: Malekko Manther Groovebox

Published on Jan 25, 2018 sonicstate

NAMM 2018 Waldorf Quantum

Published on Jan 25, 2018 sonicstate

"The Waldorf Quantum is a massively featured synthesizer with many classic Waldorf features and new synthesis options. We talked to Rolf avout it and took a listen to a few sounds."

I wonder whom he is referring to at 11:53? :)

Teenage Engineering Introduces the PO Metal Series

Published on Jan 25, 2018 teenageengineering

Playlist:
pocket operator metal series
PO-33 K.O! overview video
PO-35 speak
PO-35 SPEAK Tutorial by Cuckoo
PO-33 K.O! Quick Explain + Jam by Cuckoo

PO-32 tonic - $89

drum synthesizer and sequencer
with unlimited sounds from
microtonic vst (sold separately)
through data transfer.

real synthesizer engines
sequencer
parameter locks
step multiplier
unlimited sounds with micro tonic (sold separately) NEW!
built-in speaker
microphone for data transfer NEW!
3.5mm audio I/O
jam sync
animated LCD display
folding stand
break away lock tab NEW!
clock + alarm clock
battery powered (2xAAA)
1 month battery life
2 year standby time

PO-35 speak - $89

vocal synthesizer and sequencer with built-in microphone for 8 different voice character sampling.

microphone for sampling NEW!
120 seconds sample memory NEW!
sequencer
parameter locks
step multiplier
8 voice characters NEW!
8 effects NEW!
transpose and change scale NEW!
built-in speaker
3.5mm audio I/O
replaceable drum sounds with microtonic (sold separately) NEW!
jam sync
animated LCD display
folding stand
break away lock tab
clock + alarm clock
battery powered (2xAAA)
1 month battery life
2 year standby time

PO-35 speak - $89

vocal synthesizer and sequencer with built-in microphone for 8 different voice character sampling.

microphone for sampling NEW!
120 seconds sample memory NEW!
sequencer
parameter locks
step multiplier
8 voice characters NEW!
8 effects NEW!
transpose and change scale NEW!
built-in speaker
3.5mm audio I/O
replaceable drum sounds with microtonic (sold separately) NEW!
jam sync
animated LCD display
folding stand
break away lock tab
clock + alarm clock
battery powered (2xAAA)
1 month battery life
2 year standby time