Yamaha Expands Soundmondo Sound-Sharing Website to Include MONTAGE Content

Published on May 9, 2018 Synthtopia

"At Superbooth 2018, Yamaha's Blake Angelos gave us a quick update on Soundmondo, and its new support for the Montage synthesizer."

And the press release:

BUENA PARK, Calif. (May 3, 2018) – Yamaha is expanding Soundmondo, the groundbreaking social sound-sharing website originally conceived for sharing reface Mobile Mini Keyboard sounds. Soundmondo now supports the MONTAGE Music Synthesizer, broadening its technological and user base to include an immense source of content.

Since launching in 2015, Soundmondo users created over 20,000 free reface sounds online. Now, MONTAGE users have the ability to explore and share new content of their own on a daily basis. To launch this new branch of the network, Yamaha produced 400 MONTAGE Performances, including content from the original DX ROM Cartridges, special content from Yamaha Music Europe and 16 original Performances from legendary synthesizer sound designer Richard Devine. Along with the content, Soundmondo is free for all MONTAGE users.

Soundmondo makes it possible to organize Performances into set lists, add demo audio/video and discover new pieces made by the global music-making community. All content is accessible via Google Chrome or the newly-launched Soundmondo (formerly “reface Soundmondo”) iOS app.

The MONTAGE Music Synthesizer, introduced in 2016 and enhanced with four major OS updates since then, represents a new era in synthesizer technology, offering unprecedented levels of control in sound and workflow.
“Soundmondo is to sound what photo-sharing networks are to images,” says Nate Tschetter, marketing manager, Synthesizers, Yamaha Corporation of America. “It’s a great way to share your sound experiences and get inspiration from others.”

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

Percussa Super Signal Processor Update

via Percussa

You can find Percussa SUPERBOOTH videos here.

"We just got back from Superbooth in Berlin where we showed two demo cases featuring the SSP: once case with Eric Synth modules and one case featuring Intellijel and Make Noise modules.

Both cases were set up to sample sounds into the SSP and then use them for granular or wavetable synthesis. Besides that we also demoed various cross-modulations, sending signals out of the SSP and back into it (e.g. control the WT oscillator using the Intellijel Planar joystick). At the same time we demoed the MIDI controller connectivity including MPE.

Several backers came by our table (you know who you are), and got a hands on demo on the SSP :-) Thanks so much for coming by and for your continued support. The feedback at superbooth was great, several press people shot videos and everyone was excited about the potential of the SSP. Backer Matt volunteered by demoing the SSP at our table (thank you!).

*** Software news ***

1) Multiple sample rates

We added buttons to the global page which allow you to switch sample rates. The SSP now supports three sample rates: 192kHz, 96kHz and 48kHz. Resolution for all sample rates is 32 bit. Each time you switch sample rate a small pop-up is shown in the global editor. By supporting multiple sample rates you gain additional flexibility when building patches and using the SSP.

2) Pitch calibration features

We added pitch inputs to all modules with a frequency input so they can be controlled easily using both the input jacks of the SSP using a CV pitch signal as well as with the MIDI module’s pitch signal. We also added calibration features to help you calibrate a CV keyboard pitch signal. Finally we also added a feature in the MIDI module that analyzes the frequency of an incoming signal such that when you control an oscillator using the SSP’s output jacks you can tune the oscillator to the correct pitch.

3) Parameter usability improvements

We went over all the parameters of the modules we currently have and tested the encoder step sizes and acceleration for each of the parameters to make sure they work well and that everything responds smoothly.

4) Workflow and UI improvements

Based on the feedback from our SSP tester and backer Matt we made a lot of UI and workflow improvements. Matt has been building some really big and impressive patches which is very helpful to find UI glitches and opportunities to improve the workflow. Thanks Matt!


5) DSP loop optimizations

We added a few important optimizations in the signal routing algorithm of our synthesis software so we can run even more modules on the SSP’s processor cores.

*** Next steps production ***

We are kitting parts and dropping them off at our subcontractor this week. As soon as we get the boards back and start assembling, testing and packaging the SSPs we’ll post a new update about the process.

*** Backer survey ***

We will be surveying all backers this week to collect shipping addresses. Since we can only survey everyone once we will collect votes for the stretch modules at the same time.

Thanks again for your support and patience,

Bert & Celine"

Superbooth 2018 Day One - Percussa

Published on May 9, 2018 Animato Audio

"Wow a complete modeller within a modular format! And that screen looks like its something straight out of 2001 Space Odyssey. Really looking forward to seeing how the product and community around it will further develop"

Superbooth 2018 - Five12 Vector Sequencer

Published on May 9, 2018 DivKidVideo

"From the makers of Numerology here is the new Vector Sequencer for eurorack. Five12 have built upon a shared code base and are bringing what looks to be a fantastic sequencer to the format. I look forward to seeing more as it develops.

We're proud to have our Superbooth 2018 content sponsored by www.thonk.co.uk"

DSI Prophet Rev2 Presets Demos by 3rdStoreyChemist

Published on May 9, 2018 3rdStoreyChemist

"Going through the preset sounds & sequences on the Rev2 synthesiser.

No further processing used except for normalisation."

Novation Peak Oscillator Drift Demo

Published on May 8, 2018 Uriel Ortega

"Check out this sound clip of the Novation Peak. What I wanted to show was the oscilaltor drift setting onboard the peak, it really gives the synth an old school analog vibe to it."

Superbooth 2018: Omnisphere 2.5 Update: Hardware Synthesizer Integration | SYNTH ANATOMY

Published on May 9, 2018 SYNTH ANATOMY

"At Superbooth 2018, Spectrasonics presented an update for Omnisphere 2 Synthesizer. It features a clever new hardware Synthesizer integration, new wavetables & more.

Join the Patreon page to get access to free sound content (sample & preset libraries, free plugins... & participate on exclusive giveaways) https://www.patreon.com/synthanatomy"

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"The Yamaha SK50D is a massive (in sound and scale) late 80's analogue combo synthesiser with 6 different sections. It comprises of 2 different hammond-esque organ sections (one per keyboard) with leslie output, a Monosynth section (with aftertouch & CV-Gate), Solina-esque string synth & polysynth sections, and a seperate organ bass section.

It features dual 61-key keyboards for playing all the sections (including using the lower register of the bottom keyboard for the organ bass section), if you can hunt down the elusive Yamaha BP-2 organ bass pedals, you can use them with the SK50D to play the organ bass synth that way too.

This synthesiser is in excellent condition for its age & sounds fantastic."

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Superbooth 2018 - Make Noise Morphagene Big Updates

Published on May 9, 2018 DivKidVideo

"Here's some major and free updates to the Make Noise and Soundhack Morphagene. Gene Smoothing, 1v/oct tracking and phase modulation/distortion and clock sync ramp LFOs are just some of the features. Well worth checking out for Morphagene owners or anyone looking to be tipped over the edge.

We're proud to have our Superbooth 2018 content sponsored by www.thonk.co.uk"