Something 10 Years in the Making Coming From Spectrasonics in 2 Days...

via @spectrasonics

Some people are speculating an update to Omnisphere while others say it will be much bigger? Hardware? We'll find out soon enough.


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

Update: and we have Keyscape:


Introducing Keyscape Published on Sep 2, 2016 SpectrasonicsVIDEO

Update2: and the official press release released September 12, 2016:

"'New 'Keyscape' Virtual Instrument from Spectrasonics Extensive 'Collector Keyboards' V.I. Software is Now Available

Burbank, CA - September 12, 2016 - Spectrasonics has announced that their major new software virtual instrument Keyscape(tm) is now available worldwide. Ten years in the making, Keyscape features the largest selection of collector keyboards in the world. The instrument includes an eclectic array of rare and unique keyboards that have never been sampled before. Each of the 36 sought-after keyboards were carefully restored and then deeply sampled and behavior modeled in unprecedented detail by the award-winning Spectrasonics Sound Development team. As the company's fourth virtual instrument, Keyscape operates both as a self-contained software plug-in and also integrates fully within the company's flagship synthesizer, Omnisphere 2. Keyscape has a suggested retail price of $399US and 349€, and is available now for delivery.

Visit http://www.spectrasonics.net/keyscape for more information.

Technical Specifications
• Extensive library with over 500 "Best-in-class" sounds, 36 Instrument Models and Hybrid "Duo" Patches
• Deeply Multisampled sounds with up to 32-way velocity switching, Round Robins, etc.
• Custom Controls specially crafted for each patch allow intuitive sound modification
• Software features high quality, authentic circuit modeled amplifiers and effects
• Mechanical Noise, Pedal Noise and Release Noise behavior modeling
• Available as Download (77 GB) or Boxed USB Drive Edition
• Optional "Lite" installation (30 GB) for stage use
• Full Omnisphere(r) 2 integration

Keyscape is available to purchase now in either Boxed or Download Editions. The boxed edition features USB installation drives, and is sold exclusively through Spectrasonics' worldwide authorized dealer network. The Download edition is available exclusively from the Spectrasonics Webstore: https://www.spectrasonics.net/sales/techshop/?main_page=product_info&products_id=53

Keyscape has a suggested retail price of $399US and 349€. An extensive introduction video, full sound listings, background information on each model and over 5 hours of audio demos showing Keyscape are available at: https://www.spectrasonics.net/keyscape"

Make Noise 0-Coast

Make Noise 0-Coast from Perfect Circuit Audio on Vimeo.

"Demo of the Make Noise 0-Coast sequenced by an Arturia Beatstep Pro."

https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/make-noise-0-coast.html

1978 Roland SH-5 Synthesizer SN 521310

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"The SH-5 is a classic yet very advanced monophonic synthesizer rivalled mainly by its successor, the SH-7. The SH-5 has just about two of everything. There are two analog VCOs with triangle, ramp, square and pulse waveforms, two LFO's, two filters, two VCA's, white and pink noise generators, and more."

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Oberheim Xpander SN G43917

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"This Oberheim Xpander is in excellent working condition and very good cosmetic condition. It sounds amazing and all tuning procedures pass, as shown in the photos. There are a few minor scratches here and there as also shown in the pics. It was inspected by a professional vintage synth technician earlier this year. It's not apparent in the photos, but the LCD screens are much clearer in person and very easy to read."

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AKAI AX-60 SN 10425-21483

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via this auction

Update: auction link fixed.

"For sale is an AKAI AX60 polysynth keyboard from the 1980s in good condition. Plays well and looks great with only minor signs of wear due to age. As noted in the condition description, 2 knobs needs to be replaced but are still fully functional."

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AqA Elektrix M/S Matrix demo

Published on Aug 30, 2016 MrRostislove

"Testing firstly mono reverb on sides, then on mid. Then add Geiger counter on sides."

Modular vid #249

Published on Aug 30, 2016 Phisynth

"Base of the patch here is the TPS sequencing the BugBrand E350 Morphing Terrarium. Some BB DRM's added for good measure...

Working perfectly so far...still have to finish and mount the Touch Responsive Keyboard"

Reaktor Blocks As A Eurorack Sequencer

Published on Aug 30, 2016 Voltage Control Lab

"This week, we're exploring using Reaktor Blocks as a Eurorack sequencer with a modular synthesizer and the many ways this connectivity can be approached.

https://www.voltagecontrollab.com/"

Modular Jam #34 - Tonnetz Chords

Published on Aug 30, 2016 DivKidVideo

"Here's some random camera action ... tried to move around and get lots of the patch in spread across a large system as none of it was close together. But at the core is the Noise Engineering Tonnetz Sequent making different chord intervals. Good fun."

The Synth Sounds of Stranger Things - Two Tutorials on Creating the Theme

Published on Aug 30, 2016 Reverb.com

This is a bit of a double post. In the video above Reverb.com goes over how to create the theme to Stranger Things using hardware synths. If you click here, you'll get a write-up from Ask.Audio on how to create the track on U-he's Diva. The completed track there is impressive.

BTW, If you have Netflix and haven't seen Stranger Things yet, go watch it. If you don't have Netflix, Stranger Things just might be worth picking it up for a month. It is that good and so is the theme music. It's throwback to soundtracks of the 70s and early 80s, most notably John Carpenter.

The following is the description for the video by Reverb above.

"Netflix's 'Stranger Things' has seemingly taken over popular culture, in no small part thanks to it's moody, synthesized soundtrack by Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein. In this video, Justin DeLay attempts to take us in to the Analog Upside-Down and show you how to approximate some of these fantastic sounds on analog synthesizers of the day.

Download The Free "Stranger Things" Ableton Pack: http://bit.ly/2bTqIqN

1:27 - "Main Title" - K. Dixon / M. Stein
5:15 - "Kids" - K. Dixon / M. Stein
11:22 - "Castle Byers" - K. Dixon / M. Stein

Synthesizers Used:
Roland Juno-6: http://bit.ly/2c5POBd
Roland Juno 106: http://bit.ly/2bORcHQ
Sequential Circuits Prophet 5: http://bit.ly/2bPIooc
MiniMoog Model D: http://bit.ly/2bD3ClM
Ableton Live: http://bit.ly/2coU2Zo

Read more about "Stranger Things" on Reverb: http://bit.ly/2bQ1F91"