Includes the firmware update directly from Tom in 2017 that added ability to record sequences via the keyboard (rather than just the knobs), 8 voice poly midi controller (keys) - local off while both sequencers play.
Ships in original packaging, with manual and power cord and quilted DigitalDeckCovers dust cover."
"Here’s a new round of sounds from the upcoming WCS-X, this time running through a chain of external effects. The goal here is simple: show how far this little synth can go once you open it up to a wider sonic palette."
"(testo italiano in basso)
A bank of patches for the Dreadbox Artemis, a lovely-sounding, 6-voice analog polysynth from Athens, Greece. With dual filters (LP + HP), two VCOs + sub, thru-zero FM, audio-rate filter modulation, mod matrix, and a four-stage effect section, it offers a great palette of possibilities for the dedicated programmer. In the video, I kept my focus on 'playable' sounds, even though many of the patches lend themselves to be sequenced as well.
Un banco di suoni per il Dreadbox Artemis, uno splendido synth analogico con polifonia a 6 voci realizzato ad Atene, in Grecia. Con doppio filtro (LP + HP), due VCO + sub, thru-zero FM, modulazione in gamma audio del filtro, matrice di modulazione, e una sezione di effetti a 4 stadi, offre una vasta tavolozza di possibilità per il programmatore. Nel video, ho tenuto il focus sulla 'suonabilità' - anche se molti dei patches si prestano anche ad essere sequenziati."
"Absynth is back and better than ever. The legendary semi-modular synth built for evolving textures, immersive atmospheres, and expressive sound – now with new presets, a reimagined Mutator, Preset Explorer, surround sound and MPE support, plus much more."
And a few supporting member videos followed by the press release with images:
"Read my full review here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/absynt...
Join me December 12th at 9 AM PT in the Native Instruments discord as I live stream Absynth 6
1. Absynth 6 Review is Here: The King of Cloudy Pads Returns #absynth6 #absynth #nativeinstruments
"Native Instruments has finally released Absynth 6! In this exclusive first look review, we dive deep into the completely redesigned GUI, the new MPE capabilities, and the massive library of new presets Ocean Swift helped design.
After years of waiting, the legendary semi-modular synthesizer is back. As one of the external sound designers for this release, we've spent months exploring the new engine. In this video, we break down exactly what makes Absynth special and why the new UX modernization changes the game for sound designers and composers.
We cover everything from the new HD Mode and browsing workflow to the advanced envelope shapers that made Absynth famous - now easier to use than ever.
00:00:00 Absynth Is Back! 00:01:16 UX and UI Remake 00:03:15 Revamped Macros 00:04:22 MPE and PolyAT 00:06:22 New Synthesis 00:08:00 Browsing 00:08:27 New Presets 00:09:48 Get +780 Presets! 00:11:13 New Samples 00:13:10 In Love"
2. Absynth 6 - Design a Patch From Scratch | Layers, Clouds, Macros & Note FX #absynth6 #sounddesign
Along the way we explore the unique features that make Absynth special: working with all three layers, using per-layer envelopes, dialing in note-aware effects, assigning macros, shaping clouds and filters, and sprinkling in small tricks and workflow tidbits.
By the end of the video you’ll have a clear understanding of how to approach your own Absynth 6 patch design - whether you’re after cloudy pads, moving textures or more experimental tones.
If you’re just getting into Absynth 6 or want to go deeper than presets, this walkthrough will help you unlock the synth’s semi-modular possibilities and design your own signature sounds.
Press release follows:
Native Instruments makes things “Weird by Design” with the return of fan-favorite soft-synth Absynth 6
The semi-modular powerhouse, overhauled for a new generation of musicians, featuring full MPE polyphonic aftertouch, surround support and an AI-powered browser
"Ocean Swift announces the release of Tyrian Tine - a FREE compact, yet potent Kontakt NKS instrument for generating unique, randomized bell and chime tones. Its asymmetric dual-layer engine pairs a wavetable oscillator - with purposeful instability, morphing, and controlled randomization - with a sample oscillator curated from bells, kalimbas, music boxes, and other metallic oddities. The result ranges from crystalline fantasy tintinnabulation to gritty, bronze-like strikes and haloed sci-fi swells.
Tyrian Tine lives where chapel glass meets starship hulls. Play a note and bells bloom like constellations; strikes flare, then drift into haloed swells that hang in the air like omens. It feels less like triggering samples and more like waking a signal - intimate one moment, cathedral-wide the next, always poised on the edge of a story. Tyrian Tine doesn’t just make bells - it sketches scenes: ruined kingdoms, cold moons, quiet victories."
1. Introducing the GCS - Spectral Synthesizer
2. GCS Spectral Synthesizer - Resynthesis Demo
3. GCS Spectral Synthesizer - Turning Images Into Sound (Image Synthesis Demo)
4. GCS Spectral Synthesizer - Drawing Sound with the Harmonic Brush
"I'm very excited to release my new Spectral Synth, an additive synthesizer plugin that allows you to draw your own harmonics, clone sound timbres, play the harmonic content of images, and so much more.
In this rendered video, you can see an image being played in real time via a MIDI keyboard, hearing its unique harmonic content. At the end of the playback, while holding a chord, I draw some extra harmonics onto the spectrogram to show how you can evolve sounds on the fly.
Spectral Synth is designed to be both incredibly powerful and intuitive. Whether you want to meticulously craft a sound from scratch or generate complex textures with a single click, it has you covered.
Try it for free for ten days via our website! Available on all plugin formats for both mac and windows.
Hybrid Sound Engine: A true hybrid synthesizer combining a powerful 32-partial additive engine with classic, band-limited analog waveforms (Saw, Square, Triangle) for ultimate flexibility.
Draw Your Sound: Use the brush tool to directly draw or erase harmonics and noise on the spectrogram. Adjust brush size and intensity for precise control.
Drag-and-Drop Synthesis: Simply drop any audio file (.wav, .aif, .flac) onto the screen to automatically clone its harmonic and noise profile, creating an instant starting point for new patches.
Image Synthesis: Drag and drop any image file (.png, .jpg) to translate its brightness into playable harmonics.
Generative Tools: Instantly create complex sonic textures with the "Generate Pattern function.
Partial Mixer: Take manual control over the volume of all 32 individual harmonics with a dedicated fader bank. Push faders above the midpoint to add baseline volume or pull them below to scale your drawn harmonics.
Harmonic Filtering: Isolate specific harmonics with "All," "Even," "Odd," and "Inharmonic" modes for unique timbral shaping.
MODULATION & PERFORMANCE:
Full-Featured Arpeggiator: A comprehensive arpeggiator with multiple patterns (Up, Down, Up/Down, Random, Chord), tempo sync, octave range, note length, and swing controls.
Flexible LFO: One extensive LFO with multiple waveforms that can be routed to modulate pitch, filter cutoff, animation speed, and even create unique "rippling" effects across the partials.
Advanced Analog Modeling: Dial in vintage character with dedicated "Analogness" controls for wow and flutter for incredibly rich, organic sounds.
EFFECTS & FILTERS:
State Variable Filter: A versatile filter with Low-Pass, Band-Pass, and High-Pass modes, complete with its own dedicated ADSR envelope, resonance, and velocity sensitivity.
Vintage Tape Echo: A rich delay section with tempo sync, feedback damping, and a "Tape Dropout" to simulate the beautiful imperfections of analog tape.
Expansive Reverb: A high-quality reverb module to add space, depth, and atmosphere to your sounds.
Get Spectral Synth Today: www,gulfcoastsynthesis.com for $69 or try the free demo!
Follow Gulf Coast Synthesis for more demos and tutorials: www.instagram.com/gulfcoastsynthesis"
"We developed a new plugin that allows users to intuitively strum notes on software instruments. Instead of using the typical autochord style of an Omnichord and other products, you can hold a chord on a midi keyboard and intuitively strum across the gold plate or via the pitch wheel.
Works on all DAWs and operating systems via AAX, AU, VST, and Standalone formats."
Separate Notes from Rhythm
Strum Plate is a MIDI Effect that decouples what you play from when you play it. Inspired by the touchplate interface of the classic Omnichord, it allows you to hold a chord with one hand and "strum" the notes into existence using your mouse or pitch wheel.
"@vikingsade Djupviks Gats is a grainy reverb feeding into a wasp-style bandpass filter, with sample-and-hold modulation built into the signal path. By default, it samples your incoming audio to modulate the filter cutoff - creating stepped, glitchy textures that respond to your playing dynamics. The offset control lets you shape that response from aggressive ducking through to keeping the filter permanently cracked open.
In this video I walk through the module and show a couple of patches demonstrating what it can do.
Features:
Grainy reverb into wasp-style bandpass filter
Internal sample-and-hold with adjustable clock
S&H can sample audio or external sources
Bipolar offset control for shaping filter response
Pre/post feedback switch
External clock sync"
