Tag: software synthesizer

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.

VirSyn Intros microTera Waveshaping Synth For iPad

VirSyn has released microTera for iPad – a waveshaping synthesizer. Waveshaping Synthesis is a type of distortion synthesis that can create dynamic spectra in a controlled way. In waveshaping, it is possible to change the spectrum with the amplitude of the sound. A simple example of this method is the clipping caused by overdriving an… Read More VirSyn Intros microTera Waveshaping Synth For iPad

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Madrona Labs Updates Aalto Software Modular Synthesizer

Madrona Labs has released Aalto 1.5 – an updated version of its software modular synthesizer for Mac & Windows. Version 1.5 has some major compatibility improvements for both Windows and Mac users. Performance should be dramatically improved on some Windows systems. The new version has a new OpenGL-assisted renderer, so graphics are amazingly sharp, at… Read More Madrona Labs Updates Aalto Software Modular Synthesizer

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SquareSynth 8-Bit Style Synth Updated With AudioBus

Developer James Navarro let us know that he’s updated SquareSynth, an 8-bit style software synthesizer, based on the NES, adding AudioBus and more. SquareSynth is a table-based synthesizer, and NES simulator for iOS, based on old-school chiptune trackers. Using the tables you can create sounds similar to 8-bit game consoles, and computers. 

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VotanDSP Intros The Votan Platform, A ‘Telepathic’ Synth Engine For iOS & Mac

VotanDSP has introduced the Votan Platform – a new solution for bridging the worlds of iOS music applications and DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) based music production. Here’s what they have to say about it: How many times have you touched a great music app on iOS only to realize it’s limitations begin at the first… Read More VotanDSP Intros The Votan Platform, A ‘Telepathic’ Synth Engine For iOS & Mac

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Free Software Synth, Xynthesizr, Combines Matrix Sequencing With Generative Algorithms

Developer Yuri Turov has released Xynthesizr, a free software synth that combines matrix sequencing, generative music features & a full-fledged synthesizer. With its synthesizer and morphing features, Xynthesizr can be a classic ToneMatrix, an arpeggiated synth, a soft ambient generator,  a drone machine and more. Features: Audiobus support Sequencer features: 1-32 steps variable pattern length Shake… Read More Free Software Synth, Xynthesizr, Combines Matrix Sequencing With Generative Algorithms

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