Softube Introduces the Model 80 Five Voice Synthesizer

video upload by SoftubeStudios

"Discover this expert model of an industry-defining five-voice polyphonic synth from 1980 and find out how a synth that changed the face of music can change your sound.

Try Model 80 free for 20 days at https://www.softube.com/model-80-five..."

Playlist:
Introducing Model 80 Five Voice Synthesizer – Softube
Model 80 Five Voice Synthesizer Walkthrough – Softube
Model 80 Five Voice Synthesizer – Build It With Modular – Softube
Model 80 Artist Presets by Nicholas T Semrad – Softube

The industry-defining five-voice polyphonic synth from 1980
Expertly modeled for the authentic sound, interactions, and performance of the original unit
Two versions included: the instrument and five modules for Modular

It's not overstating things to say that this five-voice synthesizer changed the future. The first synthesizer with a digital microprocessor to control the analog polyphonic synth engine and store sounds, it has graced hits from superstars such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, Peter Gabriel, Radiohead, The Cars, and countless others.

With great reverence and proven modeling expertise, we captured every detail of this storied synth's circuit, interactions, and factory presets. The result is a revelation: the authentic sound, feel, and performance of an industry-defining instrument perfected for modern production. Like a prophecy from 1980 fulfilled, so cometh Model 80 Five Voice Synthesizer.

And a user video by Starsky Carr:

Softube Model 80 // Sounds like a Prophet 5 to me.

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Softube Model 80 put up against a Prophet 5 Rev 4. The Model 80 appears to be based on the Prophet 5 Rev 3 - there are a couple of minor things that the Rev3 does compared to the Rev4 .. so minor I'm having difficulty remembering as I write this! This is an amazing emulation."

Update:

Nicholas Semrad's Softube Model 80 Patch Set (Demo)

video upload by Nicholas Semrad

"Here is a demo video for my available-for-purchase Softube Model 80 Patch Set. You can purchase these patches at my website, www.nicholastsemrad.com/shop. You can find the Model 80 plugin at www.softube.com

I've specifically made 40 patches for this set that I have both performed with live and recorded with.

**important note** These patches are for use EXCLUSIVELY with the Softube Model 80 plugin and WILL NOT work with any other hardware piece/software plugins.

Enjoy!"

Softube Introduces the Model 82 Virtual Roland SH-101

video uploads by SoftubeStudios

Check out the throwback site on top (gives MATRIXSYNTH a run for the money)

Playlist:
Introducing Model 82 Sequencing Mono Synth – Softube
Model 82: Analog Inspiration With Just Blaze – Softube
Model 82 Sequencing Mono Synth Walkthrough – Softube
Model 82 Sequencing Mono Synth – Sequencer & Arpeggiator Walkthrough – Softube
Build With Modular & Model 82 – Softube

And two user videos:

Softube Model 82 vs Roland SH101// The Definitive Comparison
video upload by Starsky Carr

"A comparison of the Softube Model 82 vs Roland SH101 vintage synth. One is a 40 years old analog hardware synth and the other is a modern digital emulation .. so they're unlikely to sound identical (obviously) but does the emulation have the same character? \

Does it feel like the original? does it act like the original? would you know it was an emulation if you could only play then knobs and listen to the output? ... short answer... no, you'd never know :)"

Five Things You Can Do With Model 82!

video upload by Alex Ball

"A look at the new soft synth Model 82 from Softube.

In this video we explore five things you can do with Model 82 (chim-chim-cheroo). It's surprising what's possible with just one oscillator, filter, amp, envelope and LFO.

0:00 Intro
1:05 Play it live
2:33 Use it as a drum machine
4:11 Get Dirty
5:16 Sequences & Arpeggios
6:33 Go Modular"

• A ’90s techno idol accurately emulated for faithful sound and feelings

• The authentically inspiring sequencer and arpeggiator of the up-all-night original

• Two versions included: the instrument and five modules for Modular

The raw sound of the original hardware is the stuff of dance dreams. But the unique and inspiring sequencer and arpeggiator took it from a muted debut to full techno color. We recreated every speck of the original circuitry, interactions, and straightforward workflow to give you the only plug-in with a sound, feel, and interface that stays true to the most-used mono synth of the ’80s and ’90s.

Model 82 Sequencing Mono Synth is in the house."

J3PO Additional Softube Model 84 Presets - Sounds Demo

video by J3PO

"This video demos the 40 additional presets in my pack the "J3PO Additional Softube Model 84 Presets." With the @SoftubeStudios​ Model 84 Polyphonic Synthesizer, 20 of my presets come factory with the synth. Here are the rest! You can purchase them from my website ($10):

https://www.julianpollack.com/shop/j3...

In this video, the Prophet Rev 2 is being used solely as a MIDI controller.

I also have patches available for the Prophet Rev 2, Prophet 6, OB-6, Prophet 5/10, XLN Audio's Addictive Keys Mark One, and a free bank of 50 sounds for the free VST synth “OB-Xd” — all available on my website. If you're a Nord Stage 3 user, download my bank from the Nord Keyboards website."

Model 84 Polyphonic Synthesizer – Build It With Modular - [Roland Juno-106 Modules]

video by SoftubeStudios

"The resurrection of a polyphonic icon. Softube Model 84 Polyphonic Synthesizer is a circuit-modeled emulation of a 1984 six-voice synth featuring the influential sound of the 1980s original. Use it as an instrument, in our official Eurorack platform, Modular, or our pro audio guitar & bass platform, Amp Room. The retro-future is here. ✮"

See the Softube label below for more.

Model 84 Polyphonic Synthesizer – Sound Examples with Matt Johnson – Softube

video by SoftubeStudios

"Sit back and relax as Jamiroquai keyboardist Matt Johnson takes you on a journey through the sonic lanscape of Model 84. Matt plays through a number of styles different styles, demonstrating this resurrected '80s icon's prowess in anything from funk to scifi scores."

See the Softube label below for more.

J3PO - Softube Model 84 - "Delorean Fantasy"

video by J3PO

Softube Model 84 Announcement post here.

"@SoftubeStudios​ has just released their new synth, "Model 84" and I'm really excited about it! In essence, it is a highly detailed recreation of the Juno-106. They had me design some of the factory presets for the synth and in this video, I constructed a song using only the Model 84 synthesizer (except for the drum samples). This synth is super fun and easy to use, and just sounds great right out of the box. I hope you enjoy my Synthwave-y tune "Delorean Fantasy" in this video.

20 J3PO presets (some used in this video) come factory with Model 84. You can purchase an additional 40 J3PO presets for the Model 84 Synthesizer from my website ($10):

https://www.julianpollack.com/shop/j3..."

Introducing Model 84 Polyphonic Synthesizer by Softube

video by SoftubeStudios

"The resurrection of a polyphonic icon. Softube Model 84 Polyphonic Synthesizer is a circuit-modeled emulation of a 1984 six-voice synth featuring the influential sound of the 1980s original. Use it as an instrument, in our official Eurorack platform, Modular, or our pro audio guitar & bass platform, Amp Room. The retro-future is here. ✮"

Priced at $99

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New Softube - Model 72 Synthesizer System

SoftubeStudios

"The monophonic legend, perfected. An entire system based on a classic analog synth from the early 1970s, with the emphasis on sound quality. Use it as an instrument, as an effect, in Softube Modular, and in Softube Amp Room."


MrFirechild

"Here is a track using sounds only from the Softube Model 72 Synthesizer System, a great sounding software synthesizer. The sounds in the track can be found as factory presets in the plugin.

The track is called The Swedish Model and can be found on the Firechild album The White Whale (2020).

Composed and produced by www.firechild.se"

Sequential Circuits Prophet T8 as the keyboard controller.

Softube Model 72 Synthesizer System first look and sounds

Gearjunkies

"The Model 72 Synthesizer System is Softube's latest plug-in. It's a reincarnation of a famous 70's synthesizer, can you guess which one? In this video Marc shows you this new soft synth, and you get an audio demo."

Priced at $99

"Based on a classic analog monophonic synth from the early '70s, with the emphasis on sound quality
A component-modeled marvel that’s true to its era with actual use cases and tricks correctly replicated in the software to take you to funkytown
An entire system that includes a model of the original instrument, an FX version, an Amp Room module, and seven Modular modules

Imagine traveling in time to the early '70s, an era where new and experimental sounds were shaping pop music and taking it a step further. Softube's Model 72 Synthesizer System is your vintage synth time machine. It's component modeled down to the smallest details with from 1972 hardware in pristine condition with all the quirks and non-linearities intact, hence the name Model 72.

The result is incredibly authentic sound, with all the warmth and smoothness heard in countless records. Now imagine this classic has traveled into the future to pick up some contemporary features like doubling and spread to create a stereo like sound image and evolve into a full system with multiple versions for different applications. Wish you were here? Take the Autobahn.

Designed by Experts, Built on Legacy

Softube has a long history of modeling professional gear. After nearly two decades working in collaboration with premium pro audio brands like Tube-Tech, Solid State Logic, Chandler Limited®, Weiss Engineering, and Trident, we have a solid track record recreating indisputable classics in software form that sound precisely like their hardware counterparts. This includes expertise in synthesizer plug-ins like Modular, Statement Lead, and Monoment Bass.

Model 72 is built on this legacy, and we took the same meticulous approach we always do – everything needs to be exact, with skillful recording, precise testing, and fine-tuning to sound exactly like the corresponding hardware or even better in terms of clarity. Nothing less."

https://www.softube.com/products/model-72-synthesizer-system

Softube Parallels

Parallels – Sound Examples – Softube SoftubeStudios

0:00 Chinese Garden
0:58 Ambience
2:18 Environment
3:06 IDM
3:35 Transgression

Softube Parallels

Introducing Monoment by Softube

Published on Jun 11, 2019 SoftubeStudios

"✮ In the modern day, music production leans more heavily on bass than ever before. Although track counts can number a hundred or more, often the core of a song is built around little more than a beat, a vocal, and a rich, living bass sound.

So an instrument dedicated to just that – tailored to producing huge, solid bass tones with complex, organic overtones and focused effects for a mix-ready low end – is more than just useful. It's foundational. Monoment Bass lays the groundwork for top-quality tracks every time. ✮"

"Monoment Bass includes a two-layer source section, with all-stereo sources offering rich and evolving sounds. Nothing is static, and all the sources were recorded in triplicate, so there are three different samples per key for additional naturalism and life. The resulting sounds leap out of the speakers and grab hold of your track. Right out of the box and with minimal tweaking, this instrument has authority, weight, heft, power, character. The filter, LFO, and amp are all geared to musicians – you don’t need a degree in synth-geekery to use Monoment Bass – and the effects are designed step-by-step for just this crucial task.

Noise, dirt, magic

Using the aging knob, you can introduce a host of analog-ish imperfections to your bass sound. And a third noise source is available at all times, with multiple organic noise options, to add crunch to the attack or grit to the body of your sound. Add analog distortion, ambience, and tone-shaping in the effects section, and you’ll be surprised by the range of colorful living sounds your track can hold. Monoment, by virtue of its high input quality and carefully selected sculpting options, becomes more than a part of your mix. It’s the very core and heart of your mix."

Softube Buchla 296e Demos by Todd Barton

Published on Apr 4, 2019 SoftubeStudios

✮ When looking for an expert in Buchla modules for modular synthesis, there's only one man you can really end up with: Todd Barton. In this series, Todd walks you through the ins and outs of our Buchla 296e module in ten short videos. ✮

Buchla 296e Demo w. Todd Barton pt. 1/10 – As a 16-band EQ – Softube
Buchla 296e Demo w. Todd Barton pt. 2/10 – All things envelope – Softube
Buchla 296e Demo w. Todd Barton pt. 3/10 – The attenuated outputs – Softube
Buchla 296e Demo w. Todd Barton pt. 4/10 – Envelope freeze mode – Softube
Buchla 296e Demo w. Todd Barton pt. 5/10 – Midi control – Softube
Buchla 296e Demo w. Todd Barton pt. 6/10 – The unattenuated outputs – Softube
Buchla 296e Demo w. Todd Barton pt. 7/10 – The kaleidoscopic range – Softube
Buchla 296e Demo w. Todd Barton pt. 8/10 – Physical modeling effects – Softube
Buchla 296e Demo w. Todd Barton pt. 9/10 – A Krell patch – Softube
Buchla 296e Demo w. Todd Barton pt. 10/10 – Presets – Softube

Introducing the Buchla 296e for Softube Modular

Published on Apr 3, 2019 SoftubeStudios
Re-Published on Apr 5, 2019 SoftubeStudios

Softube’s Buchla 296e Spectral Processor

Published on Apr 3, 2019 Todd Barton

"Softube just released this cool virtual plugin version of the Buchla 296e Spectral Processor—sounds and responses wonderfully—stay tuned for some of my video overviews."

"Get the Buchla 296e today – https://www.softube.com/buchla296e

✮ Buchla has been responsible for some of the most innovative, creative, and sonically spectacular electronic musical equipment ever made, and we’re proud to have such a legendary name in our Modular system. In addition to our previously released 259e Twisted Waveform Generator, take advantage of the myriad spectral processing capabilities of the big friendly filter bank; the new 296e Spectral Processor; the only software version of this module officially licensed by Buchla U.S.A. ✮"

"Scratch the surface of any synthesizer, and you’ll find the heritage of a few great brands. Buchla has been responsible for some of the most innovative, creative, and sonically spectacular electronic musical equipment ever made, and we’re proud to have such a legendary name in our Modular system. In addition to our previously released 259e Twisted Waveform Generator, take advantage of the myriad spectral processing capabilities of the big friendly filter bank; the new 296e Spectral Processor; the only software version of this module officially licensed by Buchla U.S.A."

The Sounds of Parallels

Published on Mar 19, 2019 SoftubeStudios

✮ Product owner of all things synthesizer, Kroffe, plays through a number of Parallels presets to give you an idea of the flexibility and the sound quality it can provide ✮

Softube Parallels Introduction & Overview Videos

Published on Mar 12, 2019 SoftubeStudios

Playlist:
Introducing Parallels – Softube
Parallels Demo pt. 1/5 – Overview – Softube
Parallels Demo pt. 2/5 – Sources – Softube
Parallels Demo pt. 3/5 – Modulators – Softube
Parallels Demo pt. 4/5 – Shapers – Softube
Parallels Demo pt. 5/5 – Effects – Softube

"Parallels is a software instrument like no other; a beautiful, intuitive, single-page interface concealing a wealth of treasures within. Created by dreamers, controlled by you.

In short:

A plug-in soft-synth with dual wavescanning source sections
Almost a hundred high-quality pre-recorded multi-waveforms
Sonic progression within each waveform means near-infinite source-material
Two parallel sources means blended sounds, opening up exponentially more possibilities
Up to fourteen voices (seven per source when both sources are active)
Hundreds of expertly-created presets from world-leading synth artists, engineers, and sound-designers, including Brian Transeau a.k.a. BT, Richard Devine, Inhalt, and more.
Three analog-modeled filter types (state-variable, vactrol LPG, and resonant peaks)
Five sophisticated types of modulation source; LFO, random, Euclidian sequencer, step sequencer, and envelope
Five top-quality effects options; distortion, chorus, flanger, delay, and reverb
Inspirational, creative, and beautiful
Crucially, it always sounds amazing"

For use with VST, VST3, Audio Units and AAX Native. ($149) $129 https://www.softube.com/index.php?id=parallels

Previously posts

Softube Modular Session With Andreas Tilliander

Published on Aug 22, 2016 SoftubeStudios

"We met up with artist and producer Andreas Tilliander for a session and a chat about Softube Modular, Eurorack and Andreas' studio workflow. Get a free 20 day demo license to Modular here: http://www.softube.com/index.php?id=m...

Here's the full Andreas Tilliander track from this video:
https://soundcloud.com/softube/tillia..."

Softube Modular Introduces Classic Eurorack Modules in Software Including Doepfer & Intellijel

Published on Jun 15, 2016 SoftubeStudios

"LINKÖPING, SWEDEN: high-end plug-in specialist Softube is proud to announce availability of Modular as of June 15...

Modular — Eurorack For Everyone

Introducing Modular: the first truly expandable software modular system that looks, works, and sounds exactly like its hardware counterparts.

A Modular Synth For The Future

Softube’s award-winning modeling experts have combined their talents with the legendary Eurorack inventors at Doepfer and the top minds at powerhouses like Intellijel. With intricate measuring and circuit modeling, they’ve developed authentic emulations of original hardware that are as close to hardware as you can get.

Infinitely Expandable

Once you start customizing, you won’t want to stop — indulge your cool creativity, picking and choosing modules as you go, with new emulations from top hardware brands being released on a regular basis.

Expansive For Experts, Easy For Beginners

Both as an effect and as an instrument, Modular is simple to use, with a massive preset library and clever Utility modules. User- definable Performance modules collect the most important settings presented in a single patch. For the synth pro, Modular is completely compatible with existing hardware, infinitely expanding your creative possibilities.

In short:

Modular is a cross-platform modular synthesizer plug-in standard that features authorized emulations of modules from well-known hardware Eurorack brands.

True dynamic circuit emulation — looks, functions, and sounds like its hardware counterparts.

Basic system contains six authorized Doepfer modules (A-110-1 VCO, A-108 VCF, A-132-3 Dual VCA, A-140 ADSR, A-118

Noise/Random, A-147 VCLFO).

Basic system also contains over 20 Utility modules (such as MIDI to CV/gate, mixers, slew, sample & hold, switches,

multiples, delay, offset, sequencers, clock dividers, logic and signal tools, as well as a polyphonic MIDI to CV/gate module).

Additional authorized emulations from Intellijel are available as add-ons (uFold II, Korgasmatron II, Rubicon). Many more modules from other quality hardware Eurorack vendors to be released.

Simple design of your own interaction layout with the Performance modules in classic synthesizer style.

Softube Heartbeat drum channels and EQ can be used as separate modules for owners of Heartbeat.

More than 200 quality presets included, covering a huge range of styles and sounds.

Can be used both as an effect and as an instrument for your DAW and integrates beautifully with your hardware Eurorack modular.

High internal sample rate within system enables true feedback."

http://www.softube.com/index.php?id=modular

Softube Musikmesse 2016 Teaser

Published on Apr 4, 2016 SoftubeStudios

"We're at booth D23, hall 9.1. See you there!"

Softube makes both hardware and software products. Based on the teaser video above, this appears to be modular software that can be integrated with modular hardware similar to Native Instruments Blocks for external gear.

Softube Mutronics Mutator

Published on Dec 17, 2014 SoftubeStudios

"Mutronics Mutator creates mind boggling filter sweep effects on any sound source—guitars, vocals, keyboards, drums, etc. The Mutator can clearly be heard on records by artists such as Radiohead, Beck, Daft Punk, The Chemical Brothers, Nine Inch Nails, Massive Attack and many more. It is now available as a plug-in for VST, AAX and Audio Units, both on Mac and Windows platforms. More info: www.softube.com"

"Mutronics Mutator was an instant success when it came out in the early 1990's, and had an enormous impact of the sound from that decade. The Mutator can clearly be heard on records by artists such as Radiohead, Beck, Daft Punk, The Chemical Brothers, Nine Inch Nails, Massive Attack and many more.

But the Mutator was short lived. Production ceased abruptly when a vital component was discontinued by the component manufacturer. The original has since then only been available at auction sites, often at prices much higher than the original purchase price. Softube has worked closely with Mutronics to ensure that the plug-in captures every delicate detail of the original hardware.

What is the Mutator?
Mutator has an analog voltage controlled filter (VCF) for each of its two channels, which can create synth-like filter sweeps on any sound source that is fed into the unit. The filter can be controlled from a number of sources, for example the envelope follower, which sweeps the filter in proportion to the amplitude of the sound source. In Gate mode, the filter is either on or off, and the filter can also be controlled by the on-board LFOs. These have four waveforms, which create filter sweeps in our out of time with the music.

Another very cool option is to use the external sidechain input, to have an external sound source control the filter movements. For example, insert the Mutator on a pad track and have the filter move in sync with a drum loop. You can also link or unlink the two channels for trippy stereo effects, use the Width control to extend the stereo field and use the Mix knob to blend in the original sound source with the mutated sound.

To further understand what the Mutator does, we recommend that you check out the product video!

In Short

Mind boggling filter effects
Control filter sweeps by the sound source's amplitude, from the LFOs or from an external sound source
Used on many seminal records from the 1990s
Based on technology developed for analog synthesis from the 1960s
Each and every component carefully modeled
Extremely analog behavior of frequencies, phase, distortion, etc"

See the Mutronics channel below for more.