Arturia Now Shipping Jupiter-8V Software Synthesizer

Musikmesse Update: Arturia has announced that the Jupiter-8V is now shipping. The Jupiter-8V is a software recreation of Roland’s famous Jupiter-8, coupled with a new generation of features. The result? A wide sound palette, unique and contemporary. Among those new features are the Galaxy, the step sequencer and the new possibilities with the effects’ architecture.… Read More Arturia Now Shipping Jupiter-8V Software Synthesizer

Soniccouture Intros Virtual Synthi AKS For EXS24

Soniccouture have released Synthi AKS For EXS24, a library exploring the legendary sound of the vintage E.M.S. Synthi AKS from 1972. Sampled at 24 bit throughout, the library features extensively detailed multi- samples, a huge selection of hits and effects patches, sequenced loops and convolution of the famous Synthi Spring reverb programmed for Logic’s Space… Read More Soniccouture Intros Virtual Synthi AKS For EXS24

Native Instruments Releases PRO-53 Universal Binary Update

Native Instruments has released PRO-53 3.0.3, an update for its popular virtual analog synthesizer. Introducing Universal Binary support, the new version lets users of Intel-based Macintosh computers utilize the full potential of this faithful emulation of the much-famed analog synthesizer from the 80s. The 3.0.3 update for Windows and Mac is now available as a… Read More Native Instruments Releases PRO-53 Universal Binary Update

Native Instruments Massive Gets More Massiver, 303 Filter

Native Instruments‘ Massive 1.1 is now available, featuring 140 new sounds, virtual-analog oscillator modes, an Acid Filter and a Hardclipper Effect, adding “even more beef to the already enormous sound spectrum of Massive”. Registered Massive customers receive the update for free. For everyone else a new demo version for Mac and PC is available for… Read More Native Instruments Massive Gets More Massiver, 303 Filter

CS-80 History

Arturia has created a interesting video on the CS-80 and its history. It looks at the synth’s features, famous users, CS-80 recordings, and uses this as a starting point for introducing Arturia’s CS-80V.

NAMM: Korg Announces Legacy Collection Analog Edition 2007

2007 Winter NAMM Show: Korg announced its latest software synthesizer offering, the Legacy Collection – Analog Edition 2007. It pairs the “MS-20” and “Polysix” soft synths from the original Legacy Collection with a newly created version of the classic “Mono/Poly.” The Legacy Cell software synthesizer plus MS-20FX and MDE-X effect plug-ins are also included. Each… Read More NAMM: Korg Announces Legacy Collection Analog Edition 2007

Korg’s New R3 Synth Features Vocoder

2007 Winter NAMM Show: Korg introduced the tiny R3, a full-fledged synthesizer that provides an easy way to enjoy sophisticated synthesis and advanced sound creation. In a compact and light-weight body, it packs 37 full-size, velocity sensing keys, along with two-timbre/eight-voice performance power. The sound generator section uses the same MMT (Multiple Modeling Technology) used… Read More Korg’s New R3 Synth Features Vocoder

DKS Intros Drum Synthesizer

AraldFX has released DKS, a professional drums synthesis solution. DKS was born after three years of studying the classic analogue drum machines, which were able to produce convincing drums sounds by simple electronic means. By joining the “classical” oscillator-based electronics drum synthesis approach with simple FM synthesis, physical modeling of the drum shell, a powerful… Read More DKS Intros Drum Synthesizer

Sylenth – A New Polyphonic Synth VST

LennarDigital has introduced Sylenth1, a new polyphonic virtual analog synthesizer. Sylenth1 was built—from a producer’s point of view—to create superior quality sound and music. A lot of research has been invested in order to achieve superb warmth and clarity. The graphical interface ensures the highest level of usability so you can fully unleash your creativity.… Read More Sylenth – A New Polyphonic Synth VST