DiscoDSP has released the Mac OS X version of Discovery Pro, a virtual analogue synthesizer featuring 12 oscillators (8 Virtual Analog + 4 Wave) with extensive sound design capabilities. Here are the details….. Features: 128 Patch Memories per bank Parameter Morphing using Modulation Wheel or MIDI velocity 2x oversampling 2x oversampled distortions Bank browser (by… Read More Discovery Pro Virtual Analog Synthesizer
Algoriddim’s music player and DJ software djay 2.2 has been updated – now letting you control almost all functions through intuitive Multi-Touch finger gestures on notebook trackpads. “djay allows users to control almost all aspects of its user interface faster and more precisely than using the keyboard — similar to real physical devices, but much more… Read More Mac djay Software Gets Multitouch Support
Synthtopia readers – can you help another reader out? On a recent post on binary beats, didjeridoo player Tom Lange writes: I’m exploring binaural beats myself, hoping to incorporate them with my music. Starting as an acoustic musician I’m facing a steep learning curve but I’d love to get a small midi keyboard and Gnaural or something… Read More What The Best Mac Application For Getting Started With Electronic Music?
Toontrack has introduced Drumtracker, a stand-alone, multi-track audio to MIDI converter designed to let you replace drum sounds. It’s available for Windows and Mac for $149 USD / €99 EUR. Features: The built-in filters in Drumtracker allow you to detect the most common instruments and specify the velocity threshold for each section of your song. In… Read More Toontrack Intros Drumtracker Drum Replacement App
Intermorphic has announced that Mixtikl – its multiplatform music software – is now in beta. Mixtikl looks like it will be a very interesting app, with mobile support and generative features. Here are the details: Mixtikl is open: Use your own content, or from in add-on Tiklpaks. Capture / mix / work on content on the… Read More Mixtikl Now In Beta
Koblo Audio Software announces the official release of the Vibra3000 polyphonic, multiple oscillator mini-synthesizer plug-in. The Vibra synthesizer line was known for its unique filters and sound, and was originally part of the Studio9000 bundle distributed by Digidesign. Koblo’s sound can be found in many trance, breakbeat and techno compositions, but for years, you could… Read More Koblo Announces Release Of Vibra3000 Mini-Synthesizer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFo1l8SJeik In this demo video, Chris Warren is controlling a soft synth developed especially for AudioCubes by Percussa, to be released in the next few months. No setup or configuration necessary to make the cubes talk to the software, since the software was designed specifically for the cubes. No drivers necessary, and runs on Mac OSX… Read More Sound Design With Percussa AudioCubes
MellowMuse Mellowhead is a guitar and fx modeling plug-in for OSX. Description: The emphasis here is on creating the raw organic sound of a miced tube amp. There are 10 convolution based speaker cabinets and 10 different pre-amp/tone settings, ranging from clean to brutal distortion, as well as 3 band tone controls. The 5… Read More New Guitar FX Plug-in For OS X
Spectrasonics has announced that Omnisphere, its hotly anticipated mega-synth, is now shipping with an MSRP of $499 US and €379 Euro. Omnisphere is cross-platform, compatible with Apple Macintosh OS X 10.4 and higher as a native Universal Binary and also with Microsoft Windows XP/Vista. Audio Units, VST, and RTAS plug-in formats are supported for compatibility… Read More Omnisphere Virtual Synthesizer Released
Cockos Reaper might not have the greatest name ever, but it’s an impressive audio/MIDI Digital Audio Workstation. It’s relatively inexpensive, $225, or $50 for non-commercial use. It runs on Windows 98/ME/NT/2k/XP/Vista/WINE, and a OS X version is on the way. A new version, Reaper v2.45, is available. Here’s what’s changed: Tracks can be set to… Read More Cockos Reaper Gets Update
