Synapse Audio has introduced EKS-9, unique VST/AU plugin dedicated to creating vintage-style electronic bass drum sounds – and has served up a sexy 3d ad for a virtual instrument to boot. Description: Its virtual analog engine is not only capable of authentic recreations of the sounds from such machines, but can synthesize new kick sounds… Read More Synapse Audio Intros EKS-9 Electronic Bass Drum Synth
Spectrasonics’ Eric Persing introduces their updates for Trillian, Omnisphere and their new Spectrasonics iPhone app. The iPhone app seems like more trouble than it’s worth – but Trillian and Omnisphere are both amazingly powerful and great-sounding. via SonicState
FabFilter has released FabFilter Micro, a new lightweight filter plug-in. Description: Featuring the filter first developed for the FabFilter One synthesizer with low-pass and high-pass filter shapes, FabFilter Micro has a “smooth and creamy sound that will turn into raw self-oscillating madness at a flick of the Peak knob”.
2010 NAMM Show: Spectrasonics announced new v1.2 updates for Omnisphere and Trilian — bringing full 64-bit cross-platform support for their complete line of virtual instruments. The new version 1.2 updates include several new features and enhancements to the Spectrasonics STEAM Engine including improved browser features, new synthesizer filter algorithms and a new ‘Sample File Server’… Read More NAMM – Spectrasonics Announces 64-Bit Support For Mac, Windows
Apple has released updates for Logic Pro and MainStage, allowing the applications to run in 64-bit mode. The main advantage of 64-bit support is that you can address vast amounts of memory. With 64-bit mode, the application memory is not limited to 4GB as with 32-bit applications, so there is essentially no practical limit by… Read More Apple Logic Pro, MainStage Go 64-Bit
D16 Group has introduced Syntorus Double Path Analog Chorus: D16 set out to create a plugin which would have a rich analogue chorus similar to the effect found on classic synthesisers like the Solina, Synthex or Juno. This new effect is called Syntorus and is the latest addition to the Silver Line of plugins. Syntorus… Read More D16 Group Intros Syntorus Analog Chorus Effect
Image Line has introduced Harmless, a software synth that creates the sounds of subtractive synthesis through additive synthesis. “Everything is fake,” says Image Line, “the tone generator, the filter & its resonance, the phaser, all performed on the harmonics, before partials are computed.”
u-he has introduced ACE (Any Cable Everywhere), a modular synthesizer for Windows and Mac. According to developer Urs Heckmann: ACE (Any Cable Everywhere) delivers top quality sound at a highly competitive price. The selection of modules and clear layout make ACE the ideal instrument for newcomers delving into the fascinating world of modular synthesis. The… Read More New Modular Synth For Mac, PC Is Even Better Than Pie
Developer Dan Nigrin has announced that his software Klee Sequencer is now available. The app, available for Mac and Windows, is a software version of the Klee step sequencer. Features: MIDI output to any hardware or software synths Internal or MIDI clock control 10 preset slots for instant recall of parameters Presets can be saved… Read More Klee Step Sequencer For Mac & Windows Now Available
Subsun has released Wobbles, a free vibrato plugin for Mac OSX 10.4 and higher (VST/AU). The effect features adjustable shape, depth and speed. Chorus and phaser type effects can also be achieved by using the dry/wet knob. The developer notes, “If there is interest in this plugin then I might update it with a couple… Read More Free Mac Audio Effect Plugin
