GROOVE SYNTHESIS 3RD WAVE - Sounds, Patches & Presets | Synth Demo

video upload by synth4ever

"Groove Synthesis 3RD WAVE synth sounds & patches demo. In this demo, I showcase various sounds, patches & presets from the new 3RD WAVE digital/analog advanced wavetable synthesizer from Groove Synthesis including pads, arps and others.

The 3RD WAVE synth is a very powerful wavetable synth inspired by the PPG Wave 2.2 and 2.3 synthesizers from the 1980s. It features 24 voices and 4-part multi-timbrality, 3 oscillators, 2 filter (1 analog LPF, 1 digital multi-mode SEM), 4 LFOs, 4 envelopes, 6-stage wave envelope, digital effects (2 per part), custom wavetable maker tool, sequencer, arpeggiator, 16-slot mod matrix, linear FM, glide, unison, 4 stereo outputs, audio input and more.

The Groove Synthesis 3RD WAVE sounds beautiful, lush and is fantastic for ambient soundscapes and other hybrid sounds thanks to its wavetable technology. The 4-part multi-timbral capabilities also enable massive stacked sounds, or evolving timbres over time thanks to layered parts.

This video was filmed at Groove Synthesis headquarters. To learn more about the Groove Synthesis 3RD WAVE advanced wavetable synthesizer or buy the synth, visit https://www.groovesynthesis.com .

- Watch interview w/ Groove Synthesis about the 3RD WAVE:" [posted here]

GROOVE SYNTHESIS 3RD WAVE - Interview & Synth Overview

video upload by synth4ever

"Groove Synthesis 3RD WAVE synth interview and overview. In this interview about the 3rd Wave, Bob Coover (Groove Synthesis Founder + DSP) and Andrew Silverman (Embedded Programmer) take us through the 3rd Wave synthesizer, demo some features, and share what's next for the synth and company.

The 3rd Wave is a powerful new digital/analog hybrid wavetable synthesizer from Groove Synthesis which is heavily inspired by the PPG Wave 2.2 and 2.3 synthesizers from the 1980s. The 3rd Wave has 24 voices, 3 oscillators, 2 filters, 4 LFOs and 4 envelopes, a custom wavetable maker, sequencer, arpeggiator, 4-part multitimbrality, dual effects per part, mod matrix, and much more.

During a recent visit to California I had the opportunity to visit Groove Synthesis and interview Bob and Andrew about the 3rd Wave synth. I'm very thankful for their time and appreciate them sharing their knowledge about the synth with us.

To learn more about the 3rd Wave or buy the synth, visit https://www.groovesynthesis.com"

Pro Synth Network LIVE! - Episode 130 with Bob Coover of Groove Synthesis!

video upload by Pro Synth Network

"Music Technology Discussion with Rob Puricelli, Ben Simpson, Kent Spong and our very special guest, Bob Coover of Groove Synthesis!

This week we're delighted to welcome Bob Coover of Groove Synthesis, a new synth company that launched this year with their debut product, the utterly fascinating, gorgeous sounding and award winning '3rd Wave', an unashamed and unabashed homage to the late, great PPG Wave but with so much more besides. We'll be digging into the the inspiration for this machine, the credentials of those behind it and why wavetable synthesis is currently enjoying a long overdue renaissance!"

See the Groove Synthesis label below for more. You can find an earlier interview here.

Groove Synthesis Officially Introduces the 3rd Wave, 24-Voice Wavetable Synth at $3795 USD

via Groove Synthesis

Orinda, CA, June 2, 2022 — Groove Synthesis, an electronic musical instrument startup founded by music industry veterans from Avid/Digidesign and Sequential, has introduced its first synthesizer — the 3rd Wave. The company will be debuting the synthesizer June 3-5 at the NAMM expo in Anaheim, California (Booth #9901).

The 3rd Wave is a 24-voice, 4-part multi-timbral wavetable synth with 3 oscillators per voice, analog low-pass filters, a state-variable filter, 6-stage wave envelopes per oscillator, and an industry-first Wavemaker™ tool that allows users to create custom wavetables in a single step through its proprietary sample-to-wave technology. Each of its three oscillators can generate a classic PPG-era wavetable, a modern high-resolution wavetable, or an analog modeled waveform.

While the 3rd Wave has roots in the classic digital wavetable synths of the past, it takes the concept into the 21st century with a lush, expansive sound that’s a product of its expanded wavetables and analog filters. It boasts a Dave Rossum-designed 2140 analog low-pass filter with variable saturation and resonance compensation, and a second, SEM-style state-variable filter (low-pass, high-pass, notch, and band-pass) for additional tone-sculpting. Both can be used in series for harmonically complex textures.

In addition to its factory wavetables (32 classic PPG-lineage waves plus 48 high-resolution custom waves), users can create custom wavetables of their own using the built-in Wavemaker tool and fill any of the 64 available high-resolution slots. The Wavemaker tool’s sample-to-wavetable capability allows users to connect an audio source to the synthesizer’s rear-panel audio input and generate a 64-wave wavetable at the touch of a button. Alternatively, users can import a 96kHZ wav file into the synth using USB.

With 24-voices, the 3rd Wave can handle note-intensive performances as well as layer up to 4 parts or create 4 independent split zones — each with a completely different sound, sequence, and dual effect. Each part has independent panning, volume, effects, and a dedicated stereo physical output. Each of its 3 wavetable oscillators per part/voice has its own 6-stage, loopable wave envelope, which can create evolving soundscapes of extreme complexity.

Its pattern-based sequencer can sequence notes, songs, and parameters. Because the synth is multi-timbral, each of its 4 parts/layers has its own sequencer track. Sequences can be up to 24 patterns of up to 32 measures in length. Users can perform in real-time on the keyboard while a sequence or song plays. Users can also perform looped overdubbing of notes or parameter changes to build complex patterns interactively.

The rest of the 3rd Wave’s sound-shaping tools include two digital effects per part, four ADSR envelopes (filter, amp, and two auxiliary) per part, four LFOs per part, and a 28-slot mod matrix per part. The synth is housed in a robust, all-metal chassis with a premium 5-octave, semi-weighted Fatar keyboard.

The 3rd Wave is slated for release in August of 2022. Introductory purchase price is $3795 USD.

For pre-orders and sales inquiries, contact sales@groovesynthesis.com.

www.groovesynthesis.com
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Meet The 3rd Wave - Advanced Wavetable Synthesizer

video upload by Groove Synthesis

"Special thanks to J3PO for the demo (julianpollack.com). The 3rd Wave is a powerhouse wavetable synth with analog filters, 24-voice polyphony, and 4-part multi-timbral performance capability that’s like having four independent 6-voice synthesizers at your fingertips.

Each of its 3 oscillators per voice can be a classic PPG-era wavetable, a modern high-resolution wavetable, or an analog wave shape. Create up to 32 custom wavetables of your own with the 3rd Wave’s Wave Maker tool, which features sample-to-wavetable capability. Connect an audio source to the built-in audio input and generate a wavetable at the touch of a button.

Linear FM, a 6-stage wave envelope per oscillator, 4 envelopes and 4 LFOs with delay, dual effects per part, a pattern/song based sequencer per part, and an easy to use 16-slot mod matrix all make it a sound designer’s dream.

The 3rd Wave — wavetable synthesis that will keep you inspired.

From Groove Synthesis
groovesynthesis.com"

And new close-ups of the front panel in via an anonymous reader. See the Groove Synthesis label for more.

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Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave - Dynamica Vol.1 Demo Reels 2 and 3 of 4

video upload by Scott McAuley Sounds

"Patches will be available at https://www.orano.co.uk/shop or http://www.synthsounds.co.uk

Video Demo Reel 2 of 4 - (Patches 26 to 50)

So here it is, my first bank of 2024 and first instalment for the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave. This custom bank took longer than I had anticipated due to the multi-timbrality features of the 3rd Wave. This Bank contains over 225 individual sounds over the 100 Custom Patches.

Many of these Patches have 1, 2, 3 or even 4 sounds per patch, and it is always worth hitting the Play button on the sequencer to see what surprises it may bring :)

Bank contains, Leads, Basses, Strings, Arps, Splits, Binaural, Drums, Keys and the expected lush pads.

I have loved programming this synth, it is an absolute pleasure to work with! Hats off to a great synth with a fantastic UI design by the Groove Dudes.

I really hope you enjoy these new sounds, as always thanks for checking them out!

00:00 SM Brushed Analog
01:32 SM Glory Years
02:37 SM VintageLeadSeq
03:47 SM PPG Beast
04:57 SM Vangellis CS80
06:03 SM Fantazia
07:57 SM Generation 90s
09:17 SM Vintage Pad
10:22 SM Solid Bass
11:14 SM Enchanted
12:46 SM Planet Perfecto
14:14 SM Disclosure
15:09 SM Liquid Keys
15:59 SM Piano 1
17:02 SM Whispered Notes
17:47 SM Bad Tape Keys
19:07 SM Digital Keys
19:53 SM Proggy Seq
21:10 SM Wonder Jam
22:23 SM Toto
22:56 SM Cathedral
23:24 SM Church Organ
24:04 SM ModWhl Arp Pad
25:11 SM Random Earth
27:01 SM Surfin Waves"


Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave - Dynamica Vol.1 Demo Reel 3 of 4

video upload by Scott McAuley Sounds

00:00 SM Digi Bouncer
01:43 SM Carter?
02:47 SM Clean Bandit
03:57 SM Juno Strings
05:08 SM Bells n Whistles
06:42 SM Inverted Waves
08:16 SM Rave The Wave
09:10 SM Behemoth
10:07 SM Meditation
12:21 SM Xylophonic
13:16 SM Jazzy Jammer
15:46 SM Hands Up Seq
16:49 SM Powerhouse
17:48 SM Jump
18:56 SM Spandau Brass 2
19:48 SM Deadmau5
20:52 SM Dreamworld
22:25 SM Destination
23:55 SM Brightlights
25:34 SM Analog Bass 1
26:07 SM PPG Dreams
27:13 SM Choral Waves
28:37 SM Aperture Keys
29:36 SM DaftSync
30:16 SM Hold Me SVF"

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave - Dynamica Vol.1 Demo Reel 4 of 4

video upload by Scott McAuley Sounds

"Patches will be available at https://www.orano.co.uk/shop or http://www.synthsounds.co.uk

Video Demo Reel 4 of 4 - (Patches 76 to 100)

So here it is, my first bank of 2024 and first instalment for the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave. This custom bank took longer than I had anticipated due to the multi-timbrality features of the 3rd Wave. This Bank contains over 225 individual sounds over the 100 Custom Patches.

Many of these Patches have 1, 2, 3 or even 4 sounds per patch, and it is always worth hitting the Play button on the sequencer to see what surprises it may bring :)

Bank contains, Leads, Basses, Strings, Arps, Splits, Binaural, Drums, Keys and the expected lush pads.

I have loved programming this synth, it is an absolute pleasure to work with! Hats off to a great synth with a fantastic UI design by the Groove Dudes.

I really hope you enjoy these new sounds, as always thanks for checking them out!

00:00 SM Melodic Chimes
01:04 SM Fantasy Split
03:45 SM Funked Up
05:09 SM Glorious Pad
06:24 SM Classic Bass 1
06:55 SM Growler Bass
07:52 SM Enlightenment
08:48 SM Kemper Bass
09:50 SM Fascinating 5ths
11:02 SM Distinction
12:06 SM Lithium Z
13:09 SM November Sun
13:54 SM Tangerine Dreams
15:33 SM Saw lead
16:17 SM Strings 1
17:02 SM Piano 2
17:42 SM Gospel Keys
18:28 SM Reminicence
19:35 SM Tranced Up
20:24 SM Poly Supreme
21:05 SM Phased Out
22:21 SM Synced Lead-Bass
23:08 SM Crimson Tide
24:36 SM FM Beauty
25:54 SM Love the Wave!"

Additional Scott McAuley Sounds Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave posts

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave presets demo - No talking

video upload by Sean Christopher Synthesizers

"My shiny new blue Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave, which is a PPG Wave 2.3 inspired synth, arrived 2 days ago, so I wanted to quickly put out a demo of some of the presets. I hope you enjoy it. :)"

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave demo song - Rebellion In Nebadon


"I wrote this track back in 1990 while serving in the US Army. For the last 10 years or so I've wanted an excuse to recreate it, and now with my shiny new blue 3rd Wave, I thought now was a good time.

Other than the orchestral percussion, the track is 100% from the 3rd Wave, including the FX."

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave Synthesizer Is In The House

video upload by Synth Seeker

"🎹 New synth in the house! The 3rd Wave from Groove Synthesis finally shipped and arrived. A huge thank you to the gang at Groove Synthesis for making my PPG dreams come true! In this video I look at the some of initial features and share some of my observations using this big blue beast."

Oberheim OB-X8 Sound Sets by Blue River Sounds

video uploads by Blue River Sounds

Blue River Sounds was founded by ex-Sequential, and current Groove Synthesis founding partner, Mark Wilcox.

Note there are three videos in the player above. You can use the player controls to flip between them.
The third video, "OB X8 Doubles," features layered sounds.

Details:

"Inspiring and useful sounds for the Oberheim OB-X8. Leads, basses, pads, complex textures, and much more. Available for purchase at www.blueriversounds.com."

"No effects were used in the recording of these sounds. They are organic and full of movement right out of the box and don't rely on FX to make them sound great.

Special thanks to our friend Nick Semrad for his excellent playing in these demos."

OB X8 Doubles - 3rd Video
"64 Doubles presets for the Oberheim OB-X8. These are unique, impactful, and complex Oberheim textures that make great use of Page 2 features and aftertouch to add movement and stereo depth.

This set requires Blue River Sounds OB-X8 Sound Set 1 and Sound Set 2. When you purchase this Doubles set, OB-X8 Sound Set 1 and Sound Set 2 are included."

"Blue River Sounds has 3 new sound sets for the Oberheim OB-X8 — 2 sets of 64 Singles, and 1 set of Doubles that references the Singles. Blue River Sounds was founded by Mark Wilcox, a key player at Dave Smith Instruments/ Sequential for nearly a decade. He also helped bring back Oberheim in 2022 and is co-designer of the 3rd Wave Advanced Wavetable synth at Groove Synthesis."

And via Blue River's about page:

"Blue River Sounds was founded by Mark Wilcox, a California-based sound and instrument designer whose presets have been featured in every Sequential synthesizer since 2014.

His multi-decade career in music tech includes nearly 10 years at Sequential. His contributions to their product designs and factory sound sets have been numerous.

Mark is also a founding partner of Groove Synthesis and co-designer of the critically-acclaimed 3rd Wave Advanced Wavetable Synth. He did much of the sound design for that synth, as well."

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave Digital Synthesizer | Demo Video | Retro Gear Shop

video upload by Retro Gear Shop

Note: Retro Gear Shop is a new sponsor of the site. You will find their banner to the right.

"Want to save up to 12% on purchasing a Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave? Contact us!
sales@retrogearshop.com
We are authorized Groove Synthesis dealers.

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Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave Advanced Wavetable Synth Demos

Groove Synthesis · 3rd Wave Advanced Wavetable Synth - Demos

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This one was spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child.

See the Groove Synthesis label below for more.

Groove Synthesis Introduces 3rd Wave Desktop Wavetable Synth Module

Press release follows.

Orinda, CA, Sept 21, 2023 — Groove Synthesis, an electronic musical instrument startup founded by music industry veterans from Sequential and Oberheim, has just introduced a desktop version of their acclaimed 3rd Wave, 24-voice, 4-part multitimbral wavetable synth.

The compact, keyboardless version has all of the power, features, ins and outs of the full keyboard and retains a nearly knob-per-function front panel, which makes it just as easy to program and use.

The 3rd Wave has 3 oscillators per voice, analog low-pass filters, a digital state-variable filter, 6-stage wave envelopes per oscillator, and an industry-first Wave Maker™ tool that allows users to create custom wavetables in a single step through its proprietary sample-to-wave technology. Each of its three oscillators can generate a classic PPG-era wavetable, a modern high-resolution wavetable, or an analog modeled waveform.

While the 3rd Wave has roots in the classic digital wavetable synths of the past, it brings the concept into the 21st century with a lush, warm sound defined by its expanded wavetables and analog filters. It boasts a Dave Rossum-designed 2140 analog low-pass filter with variable saturation and resonance compensation, and a second, SEM-style state-variable filter (low-pass, high-pass, notch, and band-pass) for additional tone-sculpting. Both can be used in series for harmonically intricate textures.

With 24-voices, the 3rd Wave can handle note-intensive performances as well as layer up to 4 parts or create 4 independent split zones — each with a completely different sound and pattern-based sequence of notes, songs, and parameters. Each part has independent panning, volume, dual effects, and a dedicated physical stereo output. Each of its 3 wavetable oscillators per part/voice has its own 6-stage, loopable wave envelope, which can create evolving soundscapes of extreme complexity.

The rest of the 3rd Wave’s sound-shaping tools include four ADSR envelopes (filter, amp, and two auxiliary) per part, four LFOs per part, and a 28-slot mod matrix per part.

The 3rd Wave Desktop Module is slated for release in November of 2023. and has a US MAP price of $3495 USD. It will be available through the Groove Synthesis network of domestic and international dealers. For more details, visit www.groovesynthesis.com.

YAMAHA EX7 61 Key Synthesizer Workstation Keyboard SN PP01004

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via this auction

An underrated synth although it does lack the Virtual Acoustic (VL) Synthesis of the EX5. It did have FDSP (Formulated Digital Sound Processing) Synthesis which I don't believe I have ever explored.

Details:

"The EX7 features a unique Extended Synthesis system which incorporates a number of the most advanced tone generator technologies currently available...plus a full-featured sampling system. It offers a Four-Element Voice structure which allows for up to four independent waves from any of the tone generators. The tone generators implemented here include AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) Synthesis, AN (Analog Physical Modeling) Synthesis and FDSP (Formulated Digital Sound Processing) Synthesis. According to Yamaha:

"AWM is Yamaha's original system for effectively using sampled waveforms in synthesizers and tone generators. The strength of AWM synthesis lies not only in its extraordinary ability to "shape" and control the sound of the samples with a comprehensive system of envelope generators, filters, key scaling parameters, modulation, and more. AWM voices can have from 1 to 4 AWM elements. Each AWM element can use a preset wave or a sampled waveform. The ability to combine AWM elements means that you can, for example, combine separate samples for the attack and sustain portions of an instrument's sound, with independent control over each.

Yamaha AN Synthesis (Analog Physical Modeling) offers all the benefits of traditional analog synthesis with the stability, reproducability, and precise control of digital technology. It is capable of accurately reproducing the sound of classic analog synthesizers without patch cables, setting charts, or the frustrating instability that was the bane of the analog age. A standard (Poly) AN voice can have 1 AN element and from 1 to 3 AWM elements. Classic analog synth type sounds can be created with the single AN element alone. AWM elements can be added as necessary to 'modernize' the sound.

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NAMM 2023: Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave

video upload by CatSynth TV

"A demo of 3rd Wave, a new synthesizer from Groove Synthesis that can emulate the sound and behavior of the infamous PPG Wave synthesizers of the 1980s as well as more modern wavetable synthesis.

To find out more, please visit https://www.groovesynthesis.com/

'The 3rd Wave is a powerhouse wavetable synth with 24-voice polyphony and 4-part multi-timbral capability that’s like having four independent synthesizers at your fingerprints.

Each of its 3 oscillators per voice can be

- A classic PPG-era wavetable
- A high-resolution complex wavetable
- An analog-modeled waveform'

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New KORG Monotribe In the Flesh

via KORG

Click each image for the full size shot.

"Analogue Ribbon Station"

This one in via Soviet Space Child

Update:
"Korg Monotribe Analogue Ribbon Synthesizer Station

— Analog Synth + Analog Rhythm + Step Sequencer = Analog Electribe - In a world seemingly ruled by digital, Korg created an analog sensation with the palm-sized monotron Analogue Ribbon Synthesizer. Today, Korg once again takes up the analog banner with the amazing monotribe Analog Ribbon Station; a new form of synthesizer that packs an amazing array of features and technology into its compact body.

Korg's monotribe shares the monotron's analog DNA, yet quickly delves deeper into the rich, organic, and often chaotic world of analog synthesis. In addition to analog synthesis, monotribe brings together intuitive ease of use and a three-part discrete analog rhythm section, plus the proven appeal of Electribe-style sequencing. Complete with built-in speakers and battery power, monotribe is self-contained and highly portable, able to deliver your ideas with style and personality.

True Analog Synthesis
The monotribe's sound engine uses technology old and new, merging the powerful sound of analog synthesis with the dexterity and playability required in today's groove making environments. Analog technology is essential for fast and responsive control, and delivers the full sonic spectrum from warm and easy-going to full-throttle rampage.

Three-Part Analog Drums
The monotribe provides a three-part rhythm section powered by discrete analog circuitry; bass drum, snare, and hi-hat. These three sounds were the key elements in a generation of analog beat making, and are still in demand today. Use these powerful drum sounds to generate distinctive beats attainable only from the monotribe.

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NAMM: Ableton Live 8

"New in Ableton Live 8

Version 8 enhances the Ableton vision of creative, real-time digital music with a wealth of new techniques, effects and most-wanted workflow improvements.

Groove patterns can add life and swing to straight sequences. Live 8's new groove engine lets you apply groove patterns in real time, extract grooves from audio or MIDI sources, quantize audio and MIDI in real time. It also comes with a new groove library.

Live 8 introduces a new, more direct way of working with warping and some important Warp Mode enhancements. You can now warp audio events by adjusting the events themselves on the timeline. Beats Mode has been updated, and there's a completely new Complex Warp Mode. Plus you can slice audio files to MIDI tracks based on transients.

A much-requested feature, the Ableton Looper effect gives you classic sound-on-sound looping without the limitations of a hardware device. Looper is set up for remote operation, so you can record, overdub, undo and more without touching the computer.

Live 8 includes five powerful new effects: Vocoder, Multiband Dynamics, Overdrive, Limiter and Frequency Shifter. These effects cover all the well-known aspects of these devices, but really shine due to some innovative features and enhancements from the Ableton labs.

Version 8 makes Live easier with a number of most-wanted enhancements and some deceptively simple detail work including real-time crossfades in the Arrangement View, enhanced MIDI editing, group tracks, a screen magnifier and more."

New in Ableton Live 8

Version 8 enhances the Ableton vision of creative, real-time digital music with a wealth of new techniques, effects and most-wanted workflow improvements.
imageNew groove engine
Groove patterns can add life and swing to straight sequences. Live 8's new groove engine lets you apply groove patterns in real time, extract grooves from audio or MIDI sources, quantize audio and MIDI in real time. It also comes with a new groove library.
imageNew warping engine
Live 8 introduces a new, more direct way of working with warping and some important Warp Mode enhancements. You can now warp audio events by adjusting the events themselves on the timeline. Beats Mode has been updated, and there's a completely new Complex Warp Mode. Plus you can slice audio files to MIDI tracks based on transients.
imageLooper
A much-requested feature, the Ableton Looper effect gives you classic sound-on-sound looping without the limitations of a hardware device. Looper is set up for remote operation, so you can record, overdub, undo and more without touching the computer.
imageNew effects
Live 8 includes five powerful new effects: Vocoder, Multiband Dynamics, Overdrive, Limiter and Frequency Shifter. These effects cover all the well-known aspects of these devices, but really shine due to some innovative features and enhancements from the Ableton labs.
imageWorkflow enhancements
Version 8 makes Live easier with a number of most-wanted enhancements and some deceptively simple detail work including real-time crossfades in the Arrangement View, enhanced MIDI editing, group tracks, a screen magnifier and more.


New in Ableton Suite 8
Ableton Suite 8 is a package which gives you a rich world of sound, perfectly complementing the tools and features in Live 8. Suite 8 provides all the instruments a musician could hope for, including a wide range of synths, a powerful sampler, electric and acoustic drums, mallets, numerous sampled instruments: 10 instruments in all. Here's what's new in Suite 8.

Ableton Suite 8's library completely surpasses everything that Ableton has ever offered before. With the creative professional in mind, Ableton has put together a well-balanced and comprehensive tool set and, above all, a wide-ranging set of beautiful sounds.

Collision is a unique instrument for authentic mallet sounds and creative percussion. Co-developed with AAS, it uses physical modeling technology to reproduce real-world instruments such as xylophones, marimbas and glockenspiels, but also provides enough depth to create truly dramatic new instruments and sounds.

Latin Percussion is a collection of acoustic percussion instruments such as congas, bongos, timbales, claves, shakers, tambourines and bells from the worlds of Brazilian, Afro-Cuban and African music. It also comes with clips and grooves, so you don't only get the drums, you also get the drummer.

Operator, Ableton's renowned do-it-all synthesizer, has been given a major overhaul. We opened up the hood, took a long hard look inside and did some serious hot-rod stuff. New filter types, more modulation routing options and additive wavetable synthesis with drawable partials make Operator more powerful and flexible than ever."

vids and more: http://www.ableton.com/pages/live_8/announcement/home

KORG Introduces the opsix mk2

video upload by Korg

"A full sonic spectrum, the opsix mkII is Korg's powerhouse Altered FM synth boasting twice the polyphony as the original, hands-on controls, and a refreshed design for deeper, richer sound exploration, anywhere.

What's New with opsix mkII:
-Polyphony increased from 32 to 64 voices
-Refreshed Look (knob and slider’s pointer color, mkII logo)
-Equipped with functions equivalent to opsix SE "

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【DEMO】YAMAHA Dream Synthesizer

Published on Apr 15, 2014 musictrackjp·238 videos

Yamaha KX49, AN1x, FS1r and Motif XS Rack layered.

"We propose this synthesizer structured by AWM2(Sampling),AN（Virtual Analog) and FM/FS Synthesis System by YAMAHA.

It will be Great, isn't it ?

DEMO by Katsunori UJIIE.
Facebook: Like me please!
https://www.facebook.com/musictrack.jp"

The Yamaha EX5 and EX5r rack came close only missing the Formant component of the FS1R.

"AWM is Yamaha's original system for effectively using sampled waveforms in synthesizers and tone generators. The strength of AWM synthesis lies not only in its extraordinary ability to "shape" and control the sound of the samples with a comprehensive system of envelope generators, filters, key scaling parameters, modulation, and more. AWM voices can have from 1 to 4 AWM elements. Each AWM element can use a preset wave or a sampled waveform. The ability to combine AWM elements means that you can, for example, combine separate samples for the attack and sustain portions of an instrument's sound, with independent control over each.

Yamaha AN Synthesis (Analog Physical Modeling) offers all the benefits of traditional analog synthesis with the stability, reproducability, and precise control of digital technology. It is capable of accurately reproducing the sound of classic analog synthesizers without patch cables, setting charts, or the frustrating instability that was the bane of the analog age. A standard (Poly) AN voice can have 1 AN element and from 1 to 3 AWM elements. Classic analog synth type sounds can be created with the single AN element alone. AWM elements can be added as necessary to "modernize" the sound.

FDSP adds a sophisticated note-dependent effect processor to the basic AWM synthesis system. In contrast to a stand effect stage, the FDSP synthesis stage uses individual note and velocity data to control effect parameters, thus making it possible to simulate the characteristics of a number of real-world musical components, as well as produce totally new effects. FDSP can produce totally new sounds that are responsive and "alive". FDSP voices have from 1 to 4 AWM elements with an FDSP stage between the elements and the main effect stage. The FDSP stage can be applied to any or all of the AWM elements used, as required.

Yamaha's Virtual Acoustic ("VL") Synthesis tone generation system applies sophisticated computer based "physical modeling" technology to musical sound synthesis, accurately simulating the very complex vibrations, resonances, reflections and other acoustic phenomena that occur in a real wind or string instrument. VL voices can have 1 VL element and from 1 to 3 AWM elements. The VL element can be used alone to emphasize the full realism and expressive power of the VL tone generator, or with added AWM elements for thicker textures.

The EX5 allows the AN and FDSP tone generator systems to be combined in "AN + FDSP" voices which can have 1 AN element and from 1 to 3 FDSP elements. The FDSP stage can be applied to any or all of the AWM elements used, as required."

The EX5 also features sophisticated sampling capability. Samples can be used in AWM voice elements or mapped to and played via individual keys of the keyboard using the Key Map mode. It is also possible to sample internal sounds created in the EX5. The Sample mode has all the features you'd expect from a professional sampler and is compatible with WAV, AIFF and AKAI formats. Sampled waveforms can be saved to floppy disk or to an external storage device via the optional ASIB1 SCSI Interface.

The features don't stop there. Six Controller Knobs can be assigned to a wide range of parameters for extraordinary real-time control capability along with the Pitch wheel, two Mod wheels, assignable Ribbon Controller and Scene memory buttons. Two types of full featured built-in Sequencers are on-board. A 16-Track Song Sequencer has real-time play effects and "groove" quantization. An 8-Track Pattern Sequencer has most of the functions and features of the 16-track song sequencer, but is more suited to the production of drum tracks, dance grooves, or other frequently used phrases. There's also a great 4-track Arpeggiator with 50 preset and user patterns.

Top-quality digital effects processors of two types are onboard. The "System" effects includes two separate effect units: Reverb and Chorus. Independent reverb and chorus settings can be made for each voice in the Voice mode, and for each performance setup in the Performance mode. Two "Insertion" effects provide up to 79 additional effects like chorus, distortion and overdrive, amp simulation, auto wah, equalization, delay, reverb, and other effects.

Use the 16-part Performance mode to create elaborate sequences, layer sounds and so on. Different parts can be assigned to different areas of the keyboard, there are up to 16 zones. The EX Key Map mode allows you to assign individual samples, patterns, or pattern tracks to different keys of the keyboard. These can then be played or triggered from the keyboard or an external sequencer or other MIDI controller. Every knob and controller on the keyboard sends and receives MIDI data in real-time."

Groove Synthesis 3rd WAVE vs PPG Wave 2.2

video upload by synthlegends

"Short Demo of 7 factory and custom PPG sounds reprogrammed on the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave together with my friend Till Kopper. Till is the frist owener in Germany with a 3rd Wave and he lives only 20 km from my home. So we meet regulary to play synths. We tried out how the 3rd WAVE is capable to adopt the classic sound of the PPG wave. I have a 2.2 in my studio and it was quiet interesting, hard at the same time to recreate some classic PPG sounds on the 3rd wave. Our impression is, that they can sound very close. The PPG wave has some mistakes in the sound which made it legendary, so over the whole keyboard the sounds are different with aliasing in higher octaves an brizzelng in deep registrations. It is very hard to get this effect on the 3rd wave, but we think that the guys from Groove Synthessi did a great job to get the 3rd wave as a succeedor of the old PPG. The demo is without any FX or mastering. The sounds you can download free for the 3rd wave here: https://till-kopper.de/3rd_wave/3rd_W..."

Also see PPG wave 2.2 vs 2.3 are there any differences?