VCV Rack - I am a Freq

Published on May 30, 2018 Omri Cohen

Patching an 8 voice Plaits Polysynth in VCV Rack

Published on May 30, 2018 Matthew Tyas

"How to make a simple 8 voice polysynth using 'macro oscillator 2' (Plaits by Mutable Instruments) in VCV Rack.
It is a very simple patch with very little modulation (had to make it short). But it shows off the possibilities in creating amazing sounding polysynths in VCV Rack

There is no talking so there is no sound until 8'19'', while the patch is being made."

ROLI: Colours Of India by A. R. Rahman's KM Music Conservatory

NEW Colours Of India soundpack: Mahesh Raghvan performance

Published on May 30, 2018 ROLI

Performed by Mahesh Raghvan — http://www.maheshraghvan.com/


Published on May 30, 2018 ROLI

"Download the new Colours Of India soundpack today! Add authentic Indian colour to your tracks with realistic instruments from A. R. Rahman’s KM Music Conservatory. Weave wondrous melodies and rhythms using timeless sounds from one of the world's great musical civilizations.

For the first time ever, traditional instruments such as the veena, nadaswaram, bansuri flute, and tabla drums will be available as digital samples in NOISE as an in-app purchase. Four of the sounds are now also included free in Equator.

'I wanted to share these sounds through ROLI’s sound library because it will inspire new music,” said A.R. Rahman. “I hope this soundpack inspires everyone to make great music and also introduces you to the magic of India.'"

How To: Access Virus TI2 Rack Kit Install

Published on May 30, 2018 Marshal Arnold

I was always kind of curious about this as the jacks on the back shift, and there are no side panels on the Virus TI2.

"How To: Access Virus TI2 Rack Kit Install

In this video I walk through installing the Rack Kit for the Access Virus TI2 Desktop Synthesizer."

Synthesize surf sound effects using analog filters w/ Eric Archer

Published on May 30, 2018 EA78751

"Tips on getting simulated surf sound effects with an analog synthesizer. Use a pink noise generator, bandpass filter, notch filter, and VCA. Use envelopes to control the VCA and notch filter. The shape of the envelopes affects how realistic it is. This video explores the envelope shapes that make good analog surf sounds."

Jam with Cubase, Monologue, and bass

Published on May 29, 2018 SynthMania

"(The track starts at 1:27) A modulated synth lead from the Korg Monologue; drums, guitars, and syn vox plugin sounds from Cubase; and a Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Ray4 bass."

Yamaha CS5 Analog Synthesizer + Vesta Kozo (Kaza) DIG-411 Digital Delay Test

Published on May 29, 2018 SUBTOKYOSHOP

"Yamaha CS5 70's Analog Monophonic Synthesizer
+ Vesta Kozo (Kaza) DIG-411 80's 12bit Digital Delay Test

CV control Sequencer : Korg SQ-1
Reverb : Sony HR-MP5
recorded by Ableton Live"

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Accusonus releases ​Beatformer​: All-In-One Beat Sculpting Plug-In

Published on May 29, 2018 accusonus

Playlist:
Beatformer | All-In-One Beat Sculpting Plug-In by accusonus
Thavius Beck: A Quick Way to Improve Your Drums and Beats Using Beatformer
Thavius Beck: Comparing Beatformer to Ableton Live's Drum Buss

Press Release:

MAY 29, 2018 - ​Accusonus Inc​, developers of music software tools based on artificial intelligence technology and makers of the critically-acclaimed beat-making plug-in ​Regroover announce the immediate release of ​Beatformer​. ​Beatformer is an all-in-one beat sculpting plug-in for the modern beat maker. Beatformer allows users to effortlessly shape their beats, without compromising their character and musicality. You can use ​Beatformer in every beat track, either you want transparent or extreme sound manipulation. The plugin has four intuitive controls (Boom, Punch, Squash and Air) that offer powerful Digital Signal Processing in a delicate design. With more than a dozen high-quality algorithms under the hood, ​Beatformer opens up a wide range of musical beat shaping possibilities.

“In accusonus, we believe that as technology is evolving beat making must become more intuitive and inspiring. Music creation is all about creativity and when our users are “in the zone”, they need fast workflows.” says Alex Tsilfidis, CEO of accusonus. “With ​Beatformer we offer advanced technology in an intuitive user interface. This allows us to facilitate the fast workflows of our users but at the same time to preserve character and musicality. We think of ​Beatformer as the perfect companion to ​Regroover,​ our flagship drum loop un-mixing plugin”

Use Beatformer to:
● Glue your drum mix together
● Bring energy into overprocessed loops
● Easily enhance your beat’s dynamics
● Add colour and personal character to your beats
● Add substance to thin sounds
● Instantly transform the sound of your beats

Price and Availability
Beatformer ​(AU, VST, AAX 64-bit Mac & VST, AAX 64-bit Win) is immediately available at in intro price $79 (Reg: $99).

https://accusonus.com/products/beatformer

The Incredible Story of AudioKit Synth One // 1st Pro Open-source iPad Synth

Published on May 29, 2018 MATTHEW FECHER

"The 2-year struggle to make the first Free & Open-Source Professional iPad Synthesizer app.
Learn more at http://audiokitpro.com/synth

Release date: Mid-June 2018"

Follow-up to AudioKit Synth One for iPad In the Works.

"AUDIOKIT SYNTH ONE
The Largest Free & Open-source iOS Music Project in History.

AudioKit Synth One is the first completely free & open-source full-featured professional iOS synthesizer app in history.

Created by volunteers, the app will include MIDI support (play it with a MIDI keyboard or controller), sequencer, vintage-inspired analog filters, expressive arpeggiators, warm analog delays, and, over 200+ presets to get you started!

Plus, it’s completely open-source. Use the code to learn how to build your own synth app or modify the app yourself. Anyone can contribute code & features!

EXCLUSIVE SOUND DESIGN AND CONSULTING FROM ENGINEERS AND SYNTH TECHS WHO HAVE WORKED WITH M83, TYCHO, RIHANNA, KANYE WEST, MIKE POSNER, SAVOY, OWL CITY, TEGAN & SARA, NEON TREES, RED SKY LULLABY, BRICE BEASLEY, DJ PUZZLE, AND MORE!

AUDIOKIT SYNTH FEATURES:
This synthesizer will be completely free, fully functional, and ad-free. It’s the ultimate free iPad music instrument app.
Hybrid Analog/FM Poly Synthesizer
Over 200+ Presets crafted by famous sound designers
Audiobus 3 & Inter-app Audio (IAA)
Five Oscillators (2 DCO, FM, Sub, Noise)
2 Assignable LFOs with dozens of routing possibilities
100+ Alternative Scales & Tunings
Vintage-Style 16-Step Sequencer
Classic poly arpeggiator
MIDI in (Control with a MIDI Keyboard or DAW)
Touchable ADSR Envelopes for Amp & Filter
FM Oscillator w/ Mod
Dedicated Sine/Square -12/24 Sub Osc
4-Pole Vintage Low-Pass Filter
High-Pass/Band Pass Filters
Mono portamento & legato
Beautiful Sean Costello Reverb
Multi-tap (ping-pong) delay
TouchPads
Preset Import/Export & More…
Compact app size (under 25mb)
MIDI Learn on all knobs, MIDI Bank/Patch & Sustain Pedal support
Full Source code included

This is the perfect synth for those who like to make their own sounds- Easily sculpt and customize your own sounds!

COMING SOON
Ableton Link
AUv3 Plug-in support to use in your iOS host
MPE Midi Support – Expressive control with Roli Seaboard, etc"

Europa by Reason - Available as a VST and AU Plugin

Published on May 30, 2018 Propellerhead

"Experience an infinitely powerful spectral wavetable synthesizer capable of morphing waveforms into sounds you didn’t know were possible. Get our flagship Europa synth as part of Reason 10, or as a standalone VST/AU plugin.

Europa by Reason combines advanced synthesis with straight forward accessible controls. Morph between 30+ wavetables—from traditional analog waveforms to complex, dynamic waveforms that respond to your performance. Create epic pads, huge chords, aggressive biting basses, and everything in between."

Europa was first introduced in Reason 10.