Cynthia is a free Windows VSTi/VST inspired by the classic EMS Synthi A. Specifications (like Synthi A): 3 oscillators with controls for shape and level of the waveforms OSC1: Range from 0.6 Hz to 16 kHz, sine and triangle OSC2: Range from 0.6 Hz to 16 kHz, square and triangle OSC3: Range from 0.015 Hz… Read More Cynthia – Free Windows VST That Emulates EMS SynthiA
Native Instruments has released KONTAKT RETRO MACHINES, the latest sound library for KORE 2 and the free KORE PLAYER. The sounds in KONTAKT RETRO MACHINES originate from eleven analog synths, five vintage digital synthesizers and six classic drum machines, with a dedicated sample set for each of the over 130 included KoreSounds. KONTAKT RETRO MACHINES… Read More NI Intros Kontakt Retro Machines
CNet Asia reports that the Korg DS-10, the software synth for the Nintendo DS, should be available in Japan in July: The original MS-10 (price 53,500 yen in 1978; US$300 then) was a monophonic, single oscillator job. DS-10 simulator works as two synthesizers (each of them, dual-oscillator affair), since Nintendo DS has dual-screen, upper and… Read More Korg DS-10 Update
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1qVB4p8BDk Arturia’s preview for the Origin synth is a teaser, more than anything else. Origin is the first Arturia Hardware synthesizer. It is a modular system, featuring modules based on some of the best synthesizers of all time (Moog Modular, ARP 2600, CS-80, Minimoog and Prophet VS). Features: 500+ presets created by talented musicians and… Read More Arturia Origin Preview
Probably no synth has been cloned more times, both in hardware and software, than the Roland TB303. But while excellent hardware 303 clones (FR777) have been available for years, virtual versions have never been completely satisfying. AudioRealism‘s BassLine 2 changes that. It cranks out authentic 303 sounds, using a simple interface that will be familiar… Read More Is This The Best Virtual TB303 Ever?
Musicrow has released Modular Dreams – a collection of 200 presets for Arturia Moog Modular V. Here’s what they have to say about it: Modular Dreams makes a full use of all the features that Arturia Moog Modular V has to offer. The classic Moog tones are there, but you might be surprised by how… Read More Modular Dreams For Arturia Moog Modular V
Arturia has announced version 2.0 of its Analog Factory software. The update is free for all registered owners, and includes numerous improvements and bug fixes. New Features: Includes 3500 sounds instead of 2000 Now includes presets from the acclaimed Jupiter-8V Improved effects management Vst 2.4 \ Cubase 4 ready Main Bug Fixes: Preset switching has… Read More Arturia Analog Factory Gets Update
Lineage is a high-quality universal refill consisting of 320 presets for the award-winning Korg Legacy Edition. Details: 128 Legacy Cell presets 128 MS-20 Presets 64 Polysix Presets You can preview Lineage below. More demos are available at the Nucleus Soundlab site. Lineage for Korg Legacy is available now for electronic distribution for 29.95 EUR.
Neuenberger have released a beta version of their JellyFilter v2.0 freeware polyphonic lead synth for Windows. Here’s what’s changed since the alpha release: Fixing Filters: Only the experimental Notch Filter needs some update now Noise Frequency now has an effect on the sound The LED Switch of the User Interface has been updated such that… Read More Beta Version Of Free JellyFilter v2.0 VST Synth Now Available
Audeon has announced the availability of a Mac OS X version of their flagship software synthesizer UFO (Unique Filters and Oscillators). UFO is built using Audeon’s TransModal Synthesis technology, which makes sound programming particularly flexible and intuitive: The sound is defined by various perceptual attributes such as Periodicity, Brightness, Noisiness, Chaos, etc. These sound characteristics… Read More Audeon Releases Mac Version of UFO Synthesizer
