Created from rare piano recordings, classic synths like Moog modules, and run through analog effects like tape and granular effects, Continuo 2 focuses on complex sounding cinematic textures.
It's a simple enough idea, bringing a host of quality guitar effects pedals into eurorack format at an uber affordable price per module... but it's also potentially a gamechanger too.
Earlier this week Behringer put out a request for BETA testers to give the upcoming Wave synthesizer a proper work-out. Now synth engineer involved with the PPG Wave has become involved.
Polarities is the latest sound expansion pack by composer and sound designer Simon Stockhausen, exclusively available for Steinberg’s granular and spectral synthesizer, Padshop 2.
Model:Cycles from Elektron is an FM-based instrument with excellent sound scultping and sequencing strings to its bow(s). This short video shows how to quickly add variation and interest to tracks.
SampleScience Vaporwaves 3 is the follow up to, you guessed it, Vaporwaves 2. If you're looking to add retro, old-school sounds to your tracks on a budget, this is worth your attention.
V Collection 7.2 is a free update that boosts speed, improves ease of use so you can focus on discovering timeless synths in Arturia's award-winning instrument collection.
The Iridium is the all powerful Quantum synth-engine in a compact desktop format, and it's now officially announced. Here's all the info plus a first-look video and chat with the developer.
This new virtual instrument suite offers four meticulously sampled iconic Roland JP Synthesizers. Matt Vanacoro discovers it oozes both quality and playability.
Ready for a game-changing update for your Elektron Digitakt and Digitone? There's some sweet new features including being able to capture audio from compliant USB devices, step recording and more.
FRMS (pronounced frames) gives granular synthesis a musical edge by mixing it with subtractive and FM synthesis to produce a wide variety of possible timbres.
The more synths the better, right? Only if they all fit nicely in the mix... Matt Vanacoro shows how you can have your cake and eat it with these five essential synth mixing tips.
If you needed an excuse to buy an extra audio plugin then the idea of getting a Contact synth 100% free is as good as any. But the offer ends today, so act fast!
