A software synthesizer, also sometimes known as a virtual synth, is a computer program designed to create and control a variety of sounds. The concept of the modern synthesizer was defined by Robert Moog in the mid to late 1960\’s, but software synthesizers did not become popular until the late 1990\’s.
Here are the most recent posts at Synthtopia about software synthesizers.
Unity Live is a new software sound module for iOS, designed for live performance with an external MIDI controller. The app lets you create create set lists, using the hundreds of Unity sound banks in splits and layers. Each sound may be edited via knobs for transpose, coarse, fine, volume, and pan, as well as per-algorithm… Read More Unity Live Software Sound Module For iOS
Developer Elliott Garage has released an update to EGSY01 Analog Synth, a virtual analog for iOS, adding support for 56 keyboard scales, a granular filter effect and more. Here’s what’s new in EGSY01 Analog Synth v2.2:
Tone2 Audiosoftware has released Electra2, a major upgrade to its ElectraX synthesizer instrument for Windows and Mac. According to Tone2, Electra2 is ‘the most powerful synthesizer on the market’. Here’s what they have to say about it:
UVI has introduced Vintage Vault, a bundle that they say puts ‘the history of synthesis at your fingertips’. Vintage Vault bundles UVI’s entire line of vintage series instruments, including 36 virtual instruments, with over 5,000 custom presets. The bundle is priced at a savings of 80%, compared with buying the individual instruments. Includes: Beat Box Anthology, Darklight… Read More UVI Vintage Vault ‘The Ultimate Vintage Synth Collection’
Madrona Labs Kaivo on a Touchscreen Monitor [HD Quality] was uploaded by: inbetweenmovements
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Bruns and Spork have introduced Grooove– a new virtual drum machine for Mac & Windows. According to the developers, Grooove is aimed at beat programmers and musicians who prefer a fast, inspiring and creative approach to drum sound design. Here’s a video demo:
Introducing String Studio VS-2 was uploaded by: Applied Acoustics Systems
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IK Multimedia has announced SampleTank 3 – an updated version of their software sound module. According to the company, SampleTank 3 has been rebuilt ‘from the ground up’, offering 33 GB of sounds, over 4,000 instruments, over 2,000 MIDI files and 2,500 loops.
PollySynth, a ‘multiplayer polyphonic synth’ that combines elements of gaming with synthesis, is now available as a public beta. It is designed for browser-based use with mobile devices.
AudioRealism has released ReDominator – an unofficial software emulation of the classic Roland Alpha Juno 1/2 (JU-1/2). The Alpha Juno became popular in the early 90’s techno and rave scene, particularly the classic Hoover sound. But beyond those niche sounds is a versatile synthesizer that does bass, pads, leads, organs and other sounds. Here’s the official intro… Read More AudioRealism ReDominator Brings Roland Alpha Juno Sound To Your DAW
