Posts Tagged 'Synthesizers'

Roland AIRA Series: System-1 Synth Demonstration – Video

February 14, 2014·0 comments·

Two days before the world wide presentation of the new AIRA series of Roland, this saturday, we were invited to see for ourselves if our high expectations are met. Not only did we get some inside info on the Aira development, we als got to play with the new equipment and saw the rehearsal of dutch dj/live artist Sluwe Vos, together with Belgian dj Faisal and product specialist David Ahlund. We were able to make video’s for some exclusive footage of them performing with the new Roland TB-3 (acid), TR-8 (bassss), VT-3 (vocoder) and System-1 (synth).

Synths and workstations

More free goodies from Novation: 1992 – Today Iconic Synth Sounds

February 12, 2014·0 comments·

Novation is proud to present 1992 – Today: Iconic synth sounds, a free soundpack for UltraNova and MiniNova users. 40 instantly recognisable sounds from tracks released over 22 years of Novation’s history give you the power to fill your productions and performances with tried, tested, and inspiring sounds.

Synths and workstations

Universal Audio Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor – Gearjunkies Review

February 12, 2014·0 comments·

In the line of focusing on one of the emulations of hardware compressors modelled for Universal Audio by Brainworx we’ll look at the Shadow Hills mastering compressor plug-in. The plug-in combines two compressors in series being an optical and a VCA compressor in stereo or dual mono mode.

Synths and workstations

Rob Papen releases RP-AMOD FX Plugin for registered users

February 12, 2014·0 comments·

As you will probably know, a modulator is a term that is used in synthesizers. They are various types of settings that can change and alter a sound. With RP-AMOD you can use it’s modulators to alter your audio in different ways.

Synths and workstations

Steinberg – 30 years Of Creativity

February 11, 2014·0 comments·

Thirty years ago, nearly to the day, Manfred Ruerup and Karl Steinberg founded the company that has become one of the world’s largest manufacturers of music and audio software and hardware, with more than 1.5 million users worldwide, Steinberg.

Synths and workstations

New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #190

February 8, 2014·0 comments·

Below are some of the new releases we have encountered this week on the Loops and Samples front. Just like the quality of the audio software we use these days the quality of the content we use (loops and samples) equally matches the high standards of this software. Below is this weeks selection.

Synths and workstations

More Roland AIRA Series – New Video and Pictures

February 7, 2014·0 comments·

Cool! One word to describe the new Roland AIRA series. Just under little two weeks we will get the lowdown of this new series of instruments by Roland. Having its world-premiere at Dancefair here in the Netherlands, we can’t wait to get close to them. Be sure to check here around 15 and 16 februari! Until then Roland has released yet more ‘teaser’ video and pictures of AIRA as you can see below.

Synths and workstations

Something For The Weekend: PhilSynth – The Synth Doctor

February 7, 2014·0 comments·

As you might know, if you visit us here regularly, we are strong supporters of the ‘old and analog’. ‘Vintage‘ is a word or term that gives a slight warm feeling inside. In our studio we have a few synths and drumcomputers of the vintage hardware realm. Many of our followers and visitors share this affection. But what if these old machines break down or are in need of a good service/tune up? Then it is good to know there are people out there who have the knowledge and expertise to help you out. PhilSynth from Berlin is one of these companies that can help you out!

Synths and workstations

Dave Smith Prophet 12 Module version now available

February 7, 2014·0 comments·

Dave Smith is proud to announce that its Prophet 12 module — a space-saving tabletop and rack-ready reworking of its 2013 NAMM Show-launched Prophet 12 keyboard, the twelve-voice hybrid digital/analog synthesizer that company founder and renowned designer Dave Smith duly declared his “best synth” — is now shipping.

Synths and workstations

Introducing the Dreadbox Murmux Initiate analog synth

February 7, 2014·0 comments·

Well, we don’t catch everything all the time. For example this Murmux ‘The Initiate’ from a little company from Greece, Dreadbox, was introduced at the NAMM. This tiny box has a powerful sound and according to the company: Suitable for beginners in the Analog Synthesis! Well, there ya go.

Synths and workstations

Get a Taste of Camel with a free sound library

February 6, 2014·0 comments·

Camel Audio is giving a free copy of their Taste of Camel sound library to use with the free Alchemy Player desktop plugin (VST/AU) to all owners of Alchemy Mobile Pro. Taste of Camel contains 120 presets and 1GB of samples selected from their extensive range of desktop Sound Libraries.

Synths and workstations

More Bad Ass Distortion with Tekit Audio Badass 2.5

February 6, 2014·0 comments·

Tek’it Audio has updated Badass 2 plug-in to version 2.5. Badass is a multi-effects distortion plug-in that give to your sounds a little bad grain or destroy them completely helped by ten types of effect, a sequencer and a massive modulation system.

Synths and workstations

Novation Heritage – Short Documentary and Sweet Competition

February 5, 2014·0 comments·

Novation is celebrating its heritage with a short film that explores Novation past, present, and future, along with a completely free sample pack comprising over 1GB of loops, single hits, multi sampled patches, and drum kits from its unforgettable and modern classic synths.

Synths and workstations

200 80s Sounds for Tone 2 Nemesis with Classic FM soundset

February 5, 2014·0 comments·

Taking you back to a decade of incredible dance and party music, when cassette tapes and power chords ruled the world. Classic FM features 200 inspiring presets with the unique tones and character of the famous FM hardware, like the DX7 that defined the 80s.

Synths and workstations

Karma-Lab releases KARMA Motif Software Version 3.1

February 5, 2014·0 comments·

Karma-Lab has released KARMA Motif Software Version 3.1, a major update that adds support for several more Yamaha instruments and Mac OS X Mavericks 10.9. A free update for any current owners, version 3.1.

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