Monocasual has released version 0.5.8 of Giada – a ‘minimal, hardcore audio tool for DJs and live performers’. Giada lets you load or record up to 32 samples, and play them in single mode (drum machine) or loop mode (sequencer). It’s available for Linux, Mac & Windows.
Xferrecords has introduced Cthulhu – a chord creator & arpeggiator for OS X & Windows. Here’s an introduction to Cthulhu from developer Steve Duda:
u-He has a free holiday present for you – Podolski, a simple, CPU-efficient virtual analogue synthesizer, for Mac & WIndows. Here’s what u-He has to say about the free software synth:
Audio Spillage has released Elecktroid, a new drum machine for Mac that’s described as ‘a fusion of drum synth and and drum sampler with a custom designed rhythm sequencer.’ Elecktroid blends synthesis and sample playback in a single integrated package.
Linear Display has introduced R_Mem – a granulator effect plug-in with additional ring-modulator, multimode filter and delay. Here’s what they have to say about R_Mem: R_Mem lets you deconstruct the input signal and turn it into a totally different sound, from windy soundscapes to noisy clicks. What makes it special is the addition of a… Read More New ‘Morphing Granulator’ Effect, R_Mem
This week, audio recording equipment manufacturer Apogee Electronics unveiled a new desktop audio interface and control center for the Mac, called Quartet. The first USB MIDI interface from Apogee, the Quartet features a signature single controller knob, four inputs, eight outputs, MIDI, and top panel display and control. Quartet connects to any Mac via USB… Read More Apogee Intros Quartet for Mac
Notam has released Mac OS X and Windows versions of Radium, a free music editor, in addition to the existing Linux version. Notam is ‘inspired by trackers, but has fewer limitations and uses graphics to show musical data.”
TAL has released U-NO-LX – a fully rewritten emulation of the Roland Juno-60 hardware synth, with a new engine and GUI. Here’s a preview of what U-NO-LX is capable of:
Sonic Charge has announced Permut8, their first new VST / AudioUnit since Bitspeek last year. Here’s what they have to say about Permut8: Permut8 is an effect that can take on many forms. It is one of those products that is hard to describe in a couple of sentences. The kind that a marketing department would… Read More Sonic Charge Permut8 “Excels In Digital Noises Of All Kinds”
Cakewalk has announced that it’s going Mac with Z3TA+, its waveshaping synth. Z3TA+ offers a formidable sound synthesis generation engine, with unique per-oscillator waveshaping capability, vast filters, multi-stage envelope generators, morphing and advanced modulation matrix with powerful effects routing. Here’s what’s new in Z3TA+ 2.1: Completely redesigned user interface Quicker access to needed controls More parameters and… Read More Cakewalk Goes Mac With Z3TA+ Waveshaping Synthesizer
