Basic noise.io for iPhone video published
August 9, 2008
Following news of noise.io for the iPhone, here’s a basic demo video of the software in action:
PaklSound1: Virtual Tenori-On for the iPhone
August 7, 2008
Funnily enough, yesterday I said how cool it would be to have a Tenori-On simulation on the iPhone, and lo-and-behold I find a YouTube video of one in development.
It’s not perfect, of course, but it has all the makings of being a great application. Maybe I’ll do some digging around at some point and see what the comparative specifications between the two systems are. That might give an idea as to how much further this application could be taken.
(Via MatrixSynth)
noise.io iPhone synthesiser software coming to App Store
August 5, 2008
The iPhone is one very cool phone, and thanks to the recent addition of third-party applications, there’s some pretty nifty software coming out for it.
I must admit, though, that I’d not considered the iPhone being used for any serious synth work / music creation. Yes, there are applications that let you play a virtual keyboard or guitar, or build up basic four-part tracks from preset loops, but noise.io sounds like one of the first dedicated bits of synth software for Apple’s handset.
Technabob reports that Amidio will release the software on the 25th August. This full-featured sound synthesiser uses Enhanced Subspace Frequency Modulation (ESFM), and features a unique multi-touch interface (as you might expect from any self-respecting iPhone app) which lets the user manipulate every aspect of the created sound.
The software should include a sequencer, audio effects, plus 81 sound presets and a preset editor. As it will only cost $6.99 (about £4) when released, I’m tempted to give it a go. It’s probably going to be best suited to dance-style music, but there’s nothing wrong with that.
Now, what other music and synth apps will be developed for the iPhone? How about a soft Tenori-On? 
(Via Technabob)
Native Instruments announce KOMPLETE software instrument/effect bundles
September 17, 2007
Native Instruments has announced new KOMPLETE bundles that combine its acclaimed software instruments and effects into highly affordable collections for musicians and producers of all styles and genres. This includes the fifth revision of the KOMPLETE package, which contains new product versions and is now even more affordable, as well as the new KOMPLETE SYNTHS and KOMPLETE CLASSICS bundles that combine the award-winning software synthesizers and vintage emulations from Native Instruments.
The new KOMPLETE 5 builds on its position as the most powerful all-in-one collection for contemporary music production, live performance and sound design. The new bundle adds the acclaimed MASSIVE synthesizer as well as the latest versions of the industry-leading high-end sampler and digital guitar studio, KONTAKT 3 and GUITAR RIG 3. Further products included in KOMPLETE 5 are ABSYNTH 4, AKOUSTIK PIANO, BATTERY 3, B4 II, ELEKTRIK PIANO, FM8, PRO-53 and REAKTOR 5. The new KOMPLETE bundle is available for $1149 / €999, with several update and upgrade offers being available.
Two new bundles extend the KOMPLETE range with thematically focused instruments collections that provide maximum sonic versatility in their respective field for a price of $449 / €399 each. The new KOMPLETE CLASSICS package specializes on vintage emulations and contains AKOUSTIK PIANO, B4 II, ELEKTRIK PIANO and PRO-53, while the new KOMPLETE SYNTHS provides a comprehensive synthesizer arsenal by combining ABSYNTH 4, FM8, MASSIVE and PRO-53.
All components of the KOMPLETE bundles are also fully compatible with KORE, the advanced host system from Native Instruments.
KOMPLETE 5, KOMPLETE SYNTHS and KOMPLETE CLASSICS will be available in October 2007.
For more information, visit their web site at www.native-instruments.com
Image Line Software Introduces a Revolution to the World of Additive Synthesis with Morphine 1.0
July 11, 2007
Image Line Software, the creator of FL Studio, has released its first additive synthesizer, Morphine. With a flexible architecture and low CPU usage algorithms that retain a warm sound, Morphine introduces a revolution to the world of Additive Synthesis. Available in AudioUnit, VSTi and Standalone versions.
‘The development of Morphine was a long, stressful process — it took thousands of man-hours work, but it was worth it,’ said Maxx Claster, the developer of Morphine. ‘Now we have a powerful additive synthesizer with a tightly optimized, high-quality sound engine, great resynthesis features and a logical user-friendly interface.’
Propellerhead Software and Abbey Road Studios create Keyboards ReFill for Reason
June 7, 2007
Abbey Road Studios and Propellerhead Software have teamed up to produce the Abbey Road Keyboards ReFill for the Reason software.
Abbey Road Keyboards delivers a hypersampled collection of seven unique instruments, recorded using the original equipment at the legendary Abbey Road Studios.
The instruments are:
- Steinway Vertegrand “Mrs. Mills” piano
- Challen studio piano
- Hammond RT-3 & Leslie Model 122
- Mannborg Harmonium
- Mellotron Model 400
- Schiedmayer Celeste
- Premier Tubular Bells
The software is a two DVD set containing 16- and 24-bit versions of the sound library, and also comes with a 40-page Guide to Abbey Road Keyboards.
(Via Synthtopia)
RemixToolkit Releases Dirty South Vol.1 Drum Sample Library
June 4, 2007
Remix Toolkit has released Dirty South Vol.1, a unique collection of radio-ready drum samples covering the sound of today’s Hip Hop & RnB.
Dirty South Vol.1 contains 128 individual “one-shot” drum samples professionally mixed, mastered and meticulously edited.
All individual sounds are organized into 8 complete drum kits. Each complete drum kit has been created “in-the-spirit” of a specific artist or producer on the charts today. Dirty South Vol.1 includes the following kits; Lil Jon Kit, BunB Kit, Ying Yang Kit, Lil Rob Kit, Pitbull Kit, E-40 Kit, ¬Juelz Kit, Sparxxx Kit.
Released in 16 bit / 44.1 stereo wav format, the Dirty South V.1 Drum Sample Library is compatible with all major software and hardware samplers including Kontakt, Halion, EXS24, MachFive, EmulatorX2, Battery, Guru, NN-XT, Akai MPC Series, Roland Fantom Series, Yamaha Motif Series, Korg Triton Series, and many others.
PowerFX launches new virtual instrument
April 25, 2007
PowerFX has announced the release of Grand Colour, a new virtual instrument piano library.
The acoustic pianos consist of the Bösendorfer 290, the Steinway D, the Baldwin Vertical and the Yamaha C7. Each piano has been recorded in Moscow, by Russian classical recording engineers using up to 20 different stereo dynamic levels for 40 seconds plus release and noise layers in a perfectly acoustically tuned environment. The end results are highly accurate emulations of these legendary instruments. The Bösendorfer download is $89 and the other pianos are $59 each.
(Via Synthtopia)
VirSyn releases Poseidon 1.1 virtual synthesizer
April 9, 2007
Gear Junkies reports that VirSyn has released Poseidon version 1.1, fixing various bugs and adding a key trigger modes for envelopes: normal, reset and single, and 64 new presets.
What’s the best Wurlitzer modelling VSTi?
April 9, 2007
Analog Industries asks what the best Wurli Model is.
The electric piano is more or less alone amongst electro-mechanical instruments inasmuch as it is relatively easily and accurately modeled. What is your favorite Wurli modeling VSTi? I’d be okay with a sample set as well, as long as it was Halion, or came with a player.
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