Applied Acoustics System publishes the AAS Chromaphone 3, a revised version of the Physical Modeling Synthesizer. Chromaphone 3 is a synthesizer that emulates physical models of objects. There are eight resonators to choose from, which represent different shapes and materials: Beam, Marimba, Closed Tube, Plate, Drumhead, Membrane, Open Tube, and String. These objects can be […]
With Blade 2, Rob Papen publishes a revised version of its Blade first version synthesizer plug-in. After all, Blade has been on the market for eight years, so this is a breath of fresh air. The synthesis concept of Blade 2 is based on the dynamic control of “Waveform Harmonics”, the so-called Harmolator, via an […]
Acon Digital’s audio editor Acoustica 7 is a complete software solution for audio editing, audio mastering, and audio restoration for both Mac and PC. Acoustica 7 audio editor is available in a Standard Edition and Premium Edition with an extended range of functions. The Premium Edition supports multi-channel formats up to 7.1 surround systems. In […]
Polyverse Music makes plugins for creative musicians who view their DAW as an instrument. Making complex effects intuitively tangible and modulating them wildly is what all Polyverse plugins have in common. The Comet plugin is a reverb plugin with dense reverberation flags and particularly intuitive morphing options. He acts according to the motto “Bigger than […]
Image Line’s Groove Machine is a drum machine audio plugin for PC and MAC and is one of my favorite VST plugins (also included with the FL Studio DAW). This drum synth plugin can also be operated in standalone mode without a music program. Ideal for concentrating on making drum loops or beats. The Groove […]
The DrumSynth500 drum synth plugin, created in collaboration with AKAI and Alesis, breaks new ground and offers eight drum sounds, six of which are generated with oscillators. Four different combinations of syntheses and samples with nine parameters each can be found on the clear interface. The structure is identical for all sounds: nine controls, an […]
Tone2 Audio has updated the synthesizer-workstation Electra to v2.8. It is a major update, which is available for free. It includes a big GUI with 6 different sizes, enhanced sound, higher performance, new features, and lots of improvements. Electra 2.8 is downward compatible with all previous versions. All existing song projects and patches can be […]
The popular software company FabFilter releases Saturn 2, the long-awaited update of the multiband Saturator and Distortion plugin effect. A new design and new features are waiting for us. Linear phase processing, new distortion models, and improved visual support in the modulation area deserve special mention here. Overall, certainly more than a worthwhile update. At […]
Playbeat is a Creative Groove Randomizer plugin that generates beats and patterns for you. Unlike an ordinary step sequencer, Playbeat creates patterns using algorithmic and random procedures for generating notes by combining Steps, Pitch, Volume, and more. Load, or drag-n-drop your own sounds and Generate up to four patterns simultaneously to get Polyrhythms. Its unique […]
Tone2 has announced a new update for their Saurus analog software synthesizer plugin. The new 2.6 version is downward-compatible with all previous versions. All existing song projects and patches can be loaded without any further steps necessary. They will benefit from the enhanced sound quality. FEATURES: Tooltips and Drag&Drop info can be hidden in the […]
