Snack the Cat: the Purrfect instrument for a CatSynth review+tutorial

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We at CatSynth are proud to preset Snack the Cat, a free instrument from SoundIron based on recorded samples of Snack, the feline companion of SoundIron founder Mike Peaslee. There are straight samples of Snack, as well as processed loops and sounds made into ambiences, and in this latest 'and friends' version sounds of other animals. There is also a wavetable synth, filters, and a full-feature effects section. We explore all of these in this detailed review and tutorial.

00:00 Introduction
00:24 Overview
01:03 Samples of Snack the Cat
03:26 Advanced layer features (Filter, LFO, Arpeggiator)
04:40 The FX Rack
06:49 Other animals
09:45 Ambiences (based on recordings of Snack the cat)
13:48 Wavetable synth
16:20 Putting it all together in a multi-layer instrument
22:35 Factory Presets
24:54 Conclusion

To found out more, please visit https://soundiron.com/products/snack

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Equator2 Choral Ensembles: Soundpack Performance

video upload by ROLI

"Create a vocal symphony with Choral Ensembles, a curated selection of men’s and woman’s choirs recorded by sample experts, SoundIron – Reimagined for MPE and standard MIDI controllers through Equator2 — Ranging from natural angelic oohs and ahhs to otherworldly chorus — transformed by the Granular Engine. Whether you need authentic symphonic choirs, or lush vocal pads, Choral Ensembles will make your next production sing.

Presets used from Choral Ensembles:

CH ME Choir - Eh Ah Flip-Flop MPE
CH ME Choir Eh - Soft MPE
CH OE Men Ah - Loud MPE
CH OE Men Staccato ih MPE
CH OE Women Oh - Loud MPE
CH OE Men and Women Oo MPE
CH OE Men and Women Mm MPE
CH OE Men and Women Ah MPE
CH OE Men and Women Oh 2D
CH OE Women Staccato Oh MPE
CH OE Women Staccato Ah MPE

Presets from Orchestral Ensembles:
Strings - Loud Sustain - Big
Strings - Loud Sustain
Strings - Staccato Ensemble

Native Instruments - Kontakt Factory Library:
All Percussion
Snare Drums
Timpani Rolls"

Learn more about Choral Ensembles: bit.ly/3DShCaL

Jewel Bandolero Based on the GEM Rodeo 49

video upload by Soundiron

This might be first post to mention the Rodeo 49. The Rodeo 37 was featured here in a demo.

Also see the Jewel Runner 49 - GEM Sprinter 49 B Soft Synth

"This video takes you through the sounds and features within the newest addition to our Vintage Keys Series, Jewel Bandolero."

*(00:00) - Intro
*(01:27) - Sustains
*(02:57) - Staccatos
*(03:25) - Magic Chords
*(04:06) - Key Up/Down FX
*(04:26) - Drum Loops
*(05:28) - Ambiences
*(08:56) - Sound-Shaping Controls
*(10:37) - Custom FX Presets
*(12:56) - Outro

via Soundiron

"Jewel Bandolero captures the vintage analog sounds of the distinctive Gem Rodeo 49. This Italian synthesizer was introduced to the market by the Galanti Group in the early 1970s. It featured a 49-key keyboard and drum/rhythm machine, as well as a variety of knobs and faders to control layer volume, instrument type, accompaniment, and tempo. Our library includes synth sustains, staccatos, and “Magic Chords” dialed in from the organ, and 41 tempo-syncable drum machine loops. We recorded the instrument articulations in wide stereo and direct line in. After that, we crafted twenty evolving ambient pads from the source content to enhance versatility. Jewel Bandolero offers an exploration of a classic combo organ, complete with warm tonal colors ready to complement any genre of music.

We’ve packed the GUI with lots of great sound-shaping controls that give you the flexibility to warp the sound in many ways. You have control over Volume, Attack, Release, Transient Offset, Vibrato and Octave layering. The "Glide" control slider allows you to play legato and portamento leads. You’ll also find an adaptable LFO system, with selectable LFO shape, modulation target parameter, speed, intensity, tempo-syncing and fade-in time. You can also apply your choice of 13 lowpass, high-pass and FX filter, with assignable modulation control options, including velocity, modwheel, expression, after-touch, key position and step-sequencer table control. You can also use our customizable arpeggiator, with a built-in velocity sequencer table and control over arp direction, note timing, swing, randomization and duration."

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Jewel Runner 49 - GEM Sprinter 49 B Soft Synth

Walkthrough video upload by

This might be the first post to reference the GEM Sprinter 49. You can find a demo of the GEM Sprinter 61-b here.

"In this video takes you through the sounds and features within the newest addition to our Vintage Keys Series, Jewel Runner 49.

*(00:00) - Intro
*(01:10) - Sustains
*(03:04) - Staccatos
*(03:52) - Key Up/Down FX
*(04:12) - Drum Loops
*(05:17) - Mic NKI playthrough
*(06:15) - Ambiences
*(09:25) - Glide Slider / Create Synth leads
*(10:41) - Sound-Shaping Controls
*(11:13) - Advanced Tab
*(12:42) - FX Rack
*(13:50) - Custom FX Presets
*(18:36) - Wrap-Up"

Composing A Futuristic Cyber Punk Inspired Track


"In this video Corrina Chang takes you through the creative process for composing her track "Crystal Cave" using our newest addition to our Vintage Keys Series, Jewel Runner 49.

Download the reaper and midi files: https://bit.ly/34FpoGj"

via soundiron.com

Jewel Runner 49 encapsulates the retro analog vibes of the eccentric Gem Sprinter 49. This Italian synthesizer was introduced to the market by the Galanti Group in 1970. It featured a 49-key keyboard, built-in speaker and drum/rhythm machine, as well as a variety of buttons and faders to control layer volume, instrument type, automagic accompaniment, and tempo. Our library includes synth sustains, staccatos, and 16 tempo-syncable drum machine loops dialed in from the organ. We recorded the instrument articulations in wide stereo and direct line in. After that, we crafted 20 evolving ambient pads from the source content to boost usability, and 20 custom FX presets to kickstart your next composition. Jewel Runner 49 presents a tasty sampler platter of a classic combo organ, complete with warm tonal flavors ready to complement any genre of music.

We’ve packed the GUI with lots of great sound-shaping controls that give you the flexibility to warp the sound in many ways. You have control over Volume, Attack, Release, Transient Offset, Vibrato and Octave layering. The "Glide" control slider allows you to play legato and portamento leads. You’ll also find an adaptable LFO system, with selectable LFO shape, modulation target parameter, speed, intensity, tempo-syncing and fade-in time. You can also apply your choice of 13 lowpass, high-pass and FX filter, with assignable modulation control options, including velocity, modwheel, expression, after-touch, key position and step-sequencer table control. You can also use our customizable arpeggiator, with a built-in velocity sequencer table and control over arp direction, note timing, swing, randomization and duration.

Alias Zone: Shipwrecked (performed by Chris Meyer of Learning Modular)

video upload by Learning Modular

"This piece was created for the August 7 edition of Franck Martin's Live From the Studio [below], which includes an interview with Chris along with the premiere of this piece. It was also shown as the opening performance in the Chill Out Room at Knobcon 2021.

This piece was inspired by the actual Edro III shipwreck. Instruments Chris used include The Monster (his studio modular synth), the Vector Synth, Waldorf Iridium, and SoundIron Circle Bells."

Franck Martin - Live From the Studio 2021-08-07 - Chris Meyer/Alias Zone

video upload by

"Modular Synthesizer music and chat every other Saturday at 11am with a performance from the guest around 11:30am

With: Chris Meyer / Alias Zone - https://learningmodular.com/

00:00:00 Musical Intro
00:05:12 Intro
00:06:04 News
00:12:37 Who are you?
00:36:22 Performance
00:51:12 About the Performance
01:13:47 News"

Alias Zone: Four O'Clock - Raining (performed by Chris Meyer of Learning Modular)

video upload by Learning Modular

"This is an upbeat little piece I created for the Modular World First Anniversary show/marathon.

Chris Meyer: The Monster modular synth, Waldorf Iridium, FrozenPlain Slow, and SoundIron Antidrum

The church/clock tower bells and many of the rain/dripping ambiences are courtesy of FreeToUseSounds.com."

Hybrid Modular Ep 1 • Hardware + Software | Eurorack + Computer Synthesizer

Published on Mar 26, 2020 Lightbath

"Up until the global travel situation abruptly changed I was preparing for a European tour. My focus was building an entirely new hybrid hardware + software modular system to travel light and enter some new sonic zones. I had begun to document the process with the aim to create a short series of videos following my progress and covering the design and implementation of this new instrument. This series is still happening, it’ll just be spread out in time a bit more—which is a relief, actually.

And I'm hopeful that the EU tour can be rescheduled for later in the year (or next year). But for now, please join me on the internets, starting with Episode 1, which was shot just before the global situation changed, but somehow seems quite relevant in honor of The Fool on this first day of April.

Please subscribe and ring the bell to be notified of future episodes and, please—stay safe out there (in there)!

Your pal,
Lightbath

✶ THANKS ✶

Thanks to MDR.modular, Expert Sleepers, Qu-Bit Electronix and 2hp for sending gear to help me build this new instrument. Also, thanks to Native Instruments, Soundiron, Hosa, Xaoc Devices, Noise Engineering, ADDAC, and DivKid for your continued support. I appreciate you all being a part of this journey!"

Panoramic View by Codec 562

Published on Apr 22, 2018 Codec 562

"Majestic clouds after rain storms, rolling past towering wind machines, with birds hovering on the wind, enjoying a panoramic view."

Gear: Sequentix Cirklon. Vocal bit: NI Kontakt instrument: Voices of Rapture, by Soundiron, a nice sounding operatic singer sample-software instrument.

Propellerhead Releases Reason 10

Published on Sep 22, 2017 Propellerhead

Playlist:
Announcing Reason 10!
Europa Shapeshifting Synthesizer
Granular Synthesis with Grain Sample Manipulator
Reason's Organic Sampled Instruments
Reason 10 Live Stream: Europa Shapeshifting Synthesizer
Reason 10 Live Stream #2: Grain Sample Manipulator
Reason 10 Live Stream #3: Organic Instruments & Sounds

And the press release:

Two groundbreaking new synthesizers and three new instrument collections highlight Reason’s biggest content update of all time

STOCKHOLM, October 25, 2017 – Propellerhead Software today announced that Reason 10 is now available via the Propellerhead website and authorized resellers worldwide. Unlock a wealth of inspiring sounds and breathe new energy into your tracks with two massive new synthesizers – the Europa Shapeshifting Synthesizer and the Grain Sample Manipulator. Dive deep with three new organic instrument devices, a premium acoustic piano, a creative modulation device, and 3 GB of cutting-edge drum loops and samples. Open up a new world of exciting creative possibilities with Reason’s biggest content upgrade ever.

“Reason 10 builds on our award-winning software with the best sounding instruments we’ve ever created,” said Mattias Häggström Gerdt, Propellerhead Product Manager. “Europa and Grain continue our tradition of stunning yet intuitive synthesizers with more than a few tricks up their sleeves. Our users have been asking for powerful new devices that enable them to explore new sounds, and we delivered with Reason 10. Now that it’s here, we’re very excited to see what music they will create.”

Europa is a dynamically generated wavetable synthesizer that offers extreme flexibility and power. Apply a wide range of modulation to the waveform itself, add advanced spectral filtering and harmonics processing – even draw custom waveforms. And despite its deep synthesis powers, you’ll find it surprisingly easy to use, thanks to an intuitive interface and workflow.

Grain opens up the world of granular synthesis for Reason users with immense sonic power and an inviting interface. Drop any sample into Grain and explore endless sonic variations using an extensive collection of algorithms, ultra-flexible modulation, routing and effects.

Reason 10 also includes three new sampled instrument collections created in collaboration with Soundiron. Klang Tuned Percussion includes 10 high-quality sampled melodic percussion instruments that are perfect for modern pop and electronica. Pangea World Instruments includes 11 world instruments that add a unique flavor to any genre of music. Humana Vocal Ensemble is a collection of choirs and solo vocals, perfect for adding a human touch to film scores, soundtracks and more.

Reason 10 also includes Propellerhead’s acclaimed Radical Piano instrument and Synchronous Effect Modulator – previously only available as Rack Extensions via the Propellerhead Shop. Radical Piano is an authentic, flexible and bendable piano instrument that provides sounds for every situation and every song. And with Synchronous, you can bring your music to life with quick sidechain effects – and even draw your own LFO curves to control filter, delay, reverb, distortion and level.

In addition, Reason 10 comes with over 3 GB of new sample content in Reason Drum Supply and Reason Loop Supply. These ReFills include a wealth of new drum samples and loops – from vintage drum machines to the sounds of the future.

Pricing and Availability
Reason 10 is available as a direct download via https://www.propellerheads.se or from an authorized dealer at the following suggested retail pricing:
Reason10 EUR USD $449 / €405
Reason Essentials 10 USD $129 / EUR €120
Reason 10 Upgrade (from any previous Reason version) USD $129 / EUR €129
Propellerhead is offering a grace period for customers who purchased Reason 9 on or after September 1, 2017. Purchasing and registering a qualifying product today makes users eligible for a free upgrade to Reason 10 instantly when it becomes available.

Propellerhead Announces Reason 10

Published on Sep 20, 2017 Propellerhead

And the official press release:

"6 new instruments, 1 effect and over 3GB of samples and loops mark the biggest content update ever for Reason
Stockholm, Sweden, September 22, 2017 – Propellerhead Software today is thrilled to announce Reason 10, the biggest content update ever for Reason owners. Built on an award-winning legacy to make musical dreams a reality, Reason 10 features two massive brand-new synthesizers, three new live-sounding organic instrument devices, a top-notch acoustic piano, creative modulation device, and 3GB of cutting-edge drum loops and samples.

'Great-sounding instruments and effects inspire musicians to create more and better music. With Reason 10, not only have we delivered some of the best-sounding instruments we’ve ever created, the result is the biggest upgrade we've ever done,' said Mattias Häggström Gerdt, Propellerhead Product Manager. 'I'm particularly fond of the new synths, Europa and Grain, that set a new standard for what's available in the box. With the two new synths, a plethora of sampled instruments, drums, loops and much more — we can't wait to hear what music makers are going to create with Reason 10.'

Reason 10 includes two brand-new synthesizers: Europa Shapeshifting Synthesizer and Grain Sample Manipulator. Europa is a dynamically generated wavetable synthesizer with extreme flexibility. Apply a wide range of modulation to the waveform itself, to start with. Add advanced spectral filtering, harmonics processing and even draw your custom waveforms. And the best part: despite its deep synthesis powers, it’s still surprisingly easy to use. Grain opens up the world of granular synthesis for Reason users with immense sonic power and an inviting interface. Drop any sample into Grain and explore the endless sonic variations you can create with Grain’s selection of algorithms, ultra-flexible modulation, routing and effects.

In collaboration with Soundiron, Reason 10 includes three new sampled instrument collections. Klang Tuned Percussion includes 10 high-quality sampled melodic percussion instruments, perfect for spicing up modern pop and electronica. Pangea World Instruments includes 11 world instruments, adding a unique flavor to any genre of music. Humana Vocal Ensemble is a collection of choirs and solo vocals, perfect for a human touch or a bombastic film or game soundtrack.

Reason 10 also now includes Propellerhead’s acclaimed Radical Piano instrument and Synchronous Effect Modulator – previously only available as Rack Extensions via the Propellerhead Shop. Radical Piano is an authentic, flexible, and bendable piano instrument that provides sounds for every situation and every song. Synchronous will bring your music to life. Create quick sidechain effects or draw your own LFO curves to control filter, delay, reverb, distortion and level.

In addition, Reason 10 comes with over 3 GB of sample content in Reason Drum Supply and Reason Loop Supply. These ReFills include a wealth of new drum samples and loops, from vintage drum machines to the sounds of the future.
View the Reason 10 video announcement here.

For details, see propellerheads.se/Reason10Announcement.

Pricing and Availability
Reason 10 is available as a direct download from Propellerhead’s website or from an authorized dealer.

Reason 10 will be available for purchase worldwide on October 25, 2017, at the following suggested retail pricing:

Reason10 USD $449 / EUR €405
Reason Essentials 10 USD $129 / EUR €120
Reason 10 Upgrade (from any previous Reason version) USD $129 / EUR €129

Propellerhead is offering a grace period for customers who purchased Reason 9 on or after September 1, 2017. Purchasing and registering a qualifying product today makes users eligible for a free upgrade to Reason 10 instantly when it becomes available."

Soundiron - Granada 49 - New Soft Synth Based on the Vintage FESMA Granada 49

Published on Aug 28, 2017 Soundiron

"Craig Peters walks you through our newest library Granada 49 which is the newest library of our Vintage Keys Series."

Note this is the first post to feature FESMA. They were primarily an organ maker. You'll find a video of the original FESMA Granada 49 from YouTube below. First, some samples and details via Soundiron.



via Soundiron

"GRANADA 49 faithfully captures a rare 1970's-era portable analog synthesizer by the now defunct Italian synth-maker Fesma. The instrument's classic wood-accented body echoes the popular aesthetics of the 1970s and its fat, warm analog sound cuts through the mix. We've sampled its 9 stock waveform presets and included tons of custom FX patches and sound-designed ambient synth pads created from the source to make this compact library extraordinarily playable and versatile. Whether you're looking to recreate an old 8-bit videogame sound, fat synth bass tones or razer-sharp lead lines, the Granada 49 library can do it!

The power of Granada is really unlocked by our easy-to-use yet powerful 3D-modeled user interface. Basic sound shaping options are included: volume swell, note attack time, release time and sample start offset let users mold the sound anyway they want. Other main controls include vibrato and a special "Octave" knob, which really beefs up your tone by smoothly rolling in lower and higher octave layers.

The "Glide" option adds an adjustable-speed portamento pitch bend between notes. The advanced tempo-syncable LFO system features configurable LFO shape, modulation target, speed, intensity, and fade-in time. A versatile filter system allows you to select between 13 filter types, modulation options, and control the frequency and resonance. As always, we included our customizable arpeggiator, which lets users control pattern direction, rhythm, swing, randomization and duration. The advanced GUI is rounded out by our modular FX rack, which lets users put any of 18 different effects (reverb, distortion, etc.) in up to 10 slots, in any chain order they desire. This also includes 119 of Soundiron's high quality impulse responses which can be loaded into the "Reverb" effect.

The library is programmed for the full version of Kontakt 5.5.2 and later (OSX 10.9 or later / Windows 7 or later required). It comes equipped with a custom user interface and dynamic sound shaping and mixing controls: volume, attack, release, offset, vibrato, octave, bank preset loading (with optional key-switching), adaptive arpeggiation, advanced LFO and filter systems and our full FX rack with convolution reverb with your choice of well over 100 different rooms, halls, spaces and special FX impulses."

Note the following is a user video I found on YouTube of the original. It is not a video from Soundiron.


FESMA -GRANADA 49 Published on Mar 4, 2015 MUTAN MONKEY Creative Music Instruments

After Hours - Three synth Jams

Published on Mar 3, 2016 GForce Software

"Good hardware and good software should always play well together.

Here are three examples of what we get up to after-hours as the sun sets and we start to wind down. The first two tracks are totally live improvisations using both software and hardware instruments, while the third track was initially recorded as a live 808, Oberheim 8 Voice & Modular synth jam, before several extra overdubs were added.; again, some software and some hardware.

Because it all has to come from the music, we don't only use GForce plug-ins either and here you'll find other good food from plug-ins such as Soundiron's Emotional Piano, Spectrasonics' Omnisphere & Stylus, iZotope's Iris, plus the AAS Lounge Lizard (through iZotope's wonderful DDLY), all sitting alongside impOSCar2, Minimonsta and Oddity2.

For the hardware fetishists, instruments include the Roland Jupiter 8, Oberheim 8 Voice, Prophet 5, Yamaha CS-80, Roland TR-808, Minimoog, Moog Sub37, EMS AKS, Simmons SDS-V, Roland SH-101 and a modular synth so special we daren't speak its name.

All music by GForce's Dave Spiers."

Soundiron - Ambius 2

Soundiron - Ambius 2: Systematik - Walk through 1 by Brad Halverson
Published on Dec 11, 2012 by Soundiron Sampling

"A detailed walk-through video and tutorial of Soundiron's new Ambius 2: Systematik library. This cutting-edge hybrid synthetic/organic lead, pad, texture and ambience design library is built on powerful new adaptive groove-building tools and inspiring performance shaping features that you won't find anywhere else. Create and tweak your own multi-layered instrument concepts with nearly 5GB of freely mixable content and dozens of unique presets, each with nearly limitless creative potential."

http://www.soundiron.com/instruments/ambiences/ambius2/

Soundiron - Ambius 2: Systematik - Walk through 2 by Brad Halverson
Published on Dec 11, 2012

"A detailed walk-through video and tutorial of Soundiron's new Ambius 2: Systematik library. This video focuses on the Layer Builder presets in Ambius 2: Systematik."

Soundiron Tuned Artillery review

YouTube Published on Jun 13, 2012 by SoundsAndGear

"http://soundsandgear.com/soundiron-tuned-artillery-review checking out a tuned percussion library from Soundiron called Tuned Artillery for Kontakt 4 and Kontakt 5. Helmets, grenades, and artillery shells all turned into musical instruments."