Digital Sound Factory Intros E-MU Emax, ESi-32, And Emulator IV SoundFont Libraries

DigitalSoundFactory.com has announced re-mastered original Emulator sampler libraries, in addition to the Proteus and other ‘synth’ libraries already available for direct download on the site. Working under exclusive license from E-MU Systems and Creative Labs Inc., Digital Sound Factory has converted the factory sample content developed for playback on this legendary sampler product line. The… Read More Digital Sound Factory Intros E-MU Emax, ESi-32, And Emulator IV SoundFont Libraries

September 18, 2007September 18, 2007Leave a comment

Classic Oberheim Sounds Get Resurrected!

Nucleus SoundLab has introduced OB Resurrection, a new sample library created focused on evolving the classic Oberheim sound into the new millenium. OB Resurrection relies on a large waveform base drawn from various Xpander and Matrix synths. According to Nucleus, every classic sound is represented: Brass, Strings, Bells, raw Saw/Square/FM waveforms, Clavs, EPs, and more.… Read More Classic Oberheim Sounds Get Resurrected!

July 23, 2007Leave a comment

Puremagnetik Releases Analog Bass Pack

Puremagnetik has released Analog Bass Volume 1 for Live 6, Kontakt 2 and EXS24. Analog Bass is a large collection of over 50 multisampled analog bass instruments, recorded directly from classic monosynths. Among the sound sources are TB-303, Minimoog, Doepfer Modular and ARP 2600. Puremagnetik has captured the classic character of these instruments and customized… Read More Puremagnetik Releases Analog Bass Pack

May 24, 2007May 23, 2007Leave a comment

Suzanne Ciani Talks Synths

This classic video from the kids’ program 3-2-1 Contact, produced by Children’s Television Workshop, features pioneering synthesist Suzanne Ciani talking about how synthesizers work.

May 16, 2007June 17, 2016Leave a comment

Soniccouture Intros Virtual Synthi AKS For EXS24

Soniccouture have released Synthi AKS For EXS24, a library exploring the legendary sound of the vintage E.M.S. Synthi AKS from 1972. Sampled at 24 bit throughout, the library features extensively detailed multi- samples, a huge selection of hits and effects patches, sequenced loops and convolution of the famous Synthi Spring reverb programmed for Logic’s Space… Read More Soniccouture Intros Virtual Synthi AKS For EXS24

March 27, 2007March 27, 2007Leave a comment

GForce M-Tron Gets Universal Binary Update

GForce has announced that M-Tron, the first of the company’s Universal Binary instruments, the M-Tron, is ready for download. This virtual keyboard is modelled on the famous tape-based instrument used on classic tracks like the Beatles’ Strawberry Fields Forever and used by such keyboard luminaries as Rick Wakeman and Tony Banks. More recently bands such… Read More GForce M-Tron Gets Universal Binary Update

March 17, 2007March 16, 2007Leave a comment

E-MU Intros Emulator X2 Platinum 64-Bit Streaming Sampling Synthesizer

NAMM: E-MU Systems announced the new Emulator X2 Platinum Streaming Sampling Synthesizer, which offers both 32-bit and native 64-bit applications, multi-processor and multi-threading support, and includes over 20GB of sounds. Its sound library includes over 5,500 instruments that include everything from vintage keyboards and orchestral instruments to the Hip-Hop and Electronica soundsets of E-MU’s legendary… Read More E-MU Intros Emulator X2 Platinum 64-Bit Streaming Sampling Synthesizer

February 24, 2007February 24, 2007Leave a comment

E-MU Announces Xtreme Lead X Sound Library For Emulator and Proteus

NAMM: E-MU Systems today announced the Xtreme Lead X sound library that delivers every last preset and sample of E-MU’s cutting edge Xtreme Lead-1 Electro/Dance Sound Module to its Emulator X and Proteus X users. Xtreme Lead X offers everything from soothing ethereal pads and screaming digital noise to pounding drumkits and percussion, providing all… Read More E-MU Announces Xtreme Lead X Sound Library For Emulator and Proteus

February 24, 2007Leave a comment

CS-80 History

Arturia has created a interesting video on the CS-80 and its history. It looks at the synth’s features, famous users, CS-80 recordings, and uses this as a starting point for introducing Arturia’s CS-80V.

February 20, 2007Leave a comment

Arturia Intros Virtual Jupiter 8

2007 Winter NAMM Show: Arturia announced the Jupiter-8V, a software recreation of Roland’s famous Jupiter-8 which was in production from 1981 to 1984. The Jupiter-8 was a synth that not only inspired a generation of musicians ranging from Prince to Howard Jones, from Depeche Mode to Moby, it was also a unique machine that offered… Read More Arturia Intros Virtual Jupiter 8

January 24, 2007January 26, 20071 Comment

Synthtopia

Tag: classic synths