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.
Free Windows Music Software: This is a demo of AudioBulb‘s Sophia (.zip), a free Windows synthesizer designed to create ambiences and modulated sound effects: The initial sound generation results from the accumulation of 4 oscillators and a sub-harmonic wave table. Multiple stages of delay and reverb combine with various low pass / band pass filtering… Read More Free Ambient Music Synthesizer For Windows
Sound design with FabFilter Twin 2 – Part one was uploaded by: fabfilter
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Xhun Audio has introduced LittleOne – a virtual emulation of the Moog Little Phatty analog synthesizer. Description: LittleOne emulates every component of the Little Phatty (oscillators, filter, envelopes, LFO …), preserving the original frequency responses and frequency ranges. The result is an analog-sounding instrument – all in the digital domain. In addition to the Little… Read More Virtual Moog LIttle Phatty Analog Synthesizer
Image-Line has released Drumaxx, a new virtual drum instrument for Windows and Mac. Features: 16 Physically modeled drum pads Multi-output for individual effects processing on each pad Huge range of modeling possibilities covering sounds from cymbals to kettle-drums Velocity modulation matrix for detailed expressiveness Integrated Stepsequencer with trigger-key playback Integrated effects Single-pad version ‘Drumpad’ available… Read More Image-Line Drumaxx
TranceDrive is a new free software synthesizer for Windows that’s designed specifically for making trance music. TranceDrives offers supersaw oscillators, “harsh” filters, a trance gate and massive reverb. If you’ve used TranceDrive, leave a comment with your thoughts!
Arturia has announced Jupiter-8V v2, the latest version of its virtual Roland Jupiter-8. Features: SoundMap preset navigation system Ability to use NRPN midi messages for automation Presets now respond to modulation wheel Fresh batch of presets made by a selection of top sound designers MIDI RPN “pitch bend range” message is now recognized Increase of… Read More Arturia Updates Jupiter 8V
ProLoop (App Store link) is a powerful and flexible loop player for the iPhone and iPod touch. It can play up to 6 loops simultaneously and besides changing the volume each loop can also be pitched/transposed, reversed, muted, panned, ring/frequency/phase-modulated by any other loop, and synchronized to a masterloop.
KORG DS-10 PLUS Trailer was uploaded by: XSEEDgames
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De La Mancha has unleased bassbomb, a monophonic bass synthesizer focused on creating a wide range of bass sounds. It features custom waveforms, a composite filter and non-linear envelopes to give that “old school synth sound”, with 2 LFOs and 3 envelopes. It retails for $24. If you’ve used BassBomb, leave a comment with your… Read More New Synth Unleashes A BassBomb
ARGON (v1.1.0) : #1 – Synthesizer for iPhone/iPod Touch was uploaded by: icegearnet
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