News - Waldorf Largo

Waldorf music has launched his new virtual synth the Waldorf Largo. The main charactericists are :

• 5 Oscillators (Analog Modeled / Wavetable )
  
• Ring Modulator for Osc 1 / 2
• Noise Generator with Noise Colour
• 2 Multi Mode Filters (Low, High,Band and Notch all 24 dB / 12 dB )
  
• Comb Filter
• Sample&Hold
  
• Modulation Matrix
• 3 LFOs
• 4 Envelopes
  
• Poly, Mono, Dual or Unisono Mode with selectable Voice Count
• Arpeggiator
• 2 Effect per layer (Chorus,Flanger,Phaser,Overdrive,Delay,Reverb )

Waldorf Largo Part 1

Waldorf Largo Part 2

Source :

• Youtube.com by tsching1

More info about Waldorf Largo :

• Waldorfmusic.de
  

Waldorf Largo manuals :

• Waldorfmusic.de ( Waldorf Largo user manual PDF )
  

Synthesizer Programming - Episode 5 - Bell sound

This is the latest episode of my "Synthesizer Programing" tutorials. Few months ago someone ask me if I could create a bell sound using Synth1 and this is the result.

Synthesizer Programming - Episode 5 - Bell sound

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• Episode 5 - Bell Sound
  
  How to create a bell sound using FM modulation. The parameters values are approx. Values are expressed in %. The synthesizer is synth1 a free vst synthesizer but you can get similar sounds using similar parameters with other synts ( hardware or software )
  
  If you like this video remember to subscribe to be updated of my new uploads

Source :

• Youtube.com by Thalassa77

More info about :

• Frequency Modulation
  

Related Posts :

• Synthesizer Programing - Episode 1
• Synthesizer Programing - Episode 2
  
• Synthesizer Programing - Episode 3
  
• Synthesizer Programing - Episode 4 - Trance / Dance gated / polysynth sound
  

Sound Synthesis - Filter Envelopes

Tutorial about how to control filter using envelopes. Tutorial created by Howaudio.com

Subtractive Synthesis - Filter Envelope

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• Taken from the Subtractive Synthesis at HowAudio.com, David Alexander explains how to control a filter envelope. In the tutorial David uses Reason to demonstrate the nuances.
  
  To view the entire video tutorial on Subtractive Synthesis, go to www.HowAudio.com.

Source :

• Youtube.com by HowAudioTV

More info :

• Howaudio.com
  

Native Instruments - FM8 review 2/2

Native instruments FM8 review part 2. This second part explain how to program this FM synthesizer.
To watch the first part click here

FM8 Power Review Part 2/2 HQ

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• http://www.PlugInGuru.com
  
  Part 2 of PlugInGuru's Power Review for Native Instruments FM8. This review is called "Programming Fun with Native Instruments FM8". I hope you enjoy !
  
  Skippy has created 12 FREE patches for FM8 that YOU can download right now at PlugInGuru.com plus there are 60 more inspiring patches you can purchase for $30 USD.
  
  FEED YOUR PLUG-INS !

Source :

• Youtube.com by thepluginguru

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More info about Native Instruments FM8 :

• Native-instruments.com ( Native Instruments FM8 review )
  
• Futuremusic.com ( Native Instruments FM8 review )
• Remixmag.com ( Native Instruments FM8 review )

Synthesizer Performance with Native Instruments Maschine

Native Instrumentss Maschine in action

NI MASCHINE + Akai MPD32 + Ableton 7 Jam

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• This is one of the first jams with my new setup. NI Maschine is running as a AU Plugin in Ableton Live 7. All Drums come from Maschine and the 303 Bassline is done with the awesome D16 Phoscyon. There is no external FX used beside an EQ on the Master. If you want to get a real taste of how sweet this setup sounds, download the original video file here:
  
  http://www.suicide-server.com/video.mov

Source :

• Youtube.com by SuicideServer

More info about Native Instruments Maschine :

• Native-instruments.com
• Futuremusic.com

Native Instruments Maschine manuals :

• Native-instruments.com ( Getting Started Manual ZIP )
• Native-instruments.com ( Reference Manual ZIP )
  

Native Instruments Maschine pictures :

• Flickr.com
  

Buy Native Instruments Maschine :

• Native-instruments.com
  

Studio Techniques - Using Vocoder

Good tutorial about how to configure Reason 4 to use the vocoder included on the software.

vocoder setup(reason 4)

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• reason 4 vocoder setup for beginners(old school electro style)

Source :

• Youtube.com by 9999rich9999

Spectrasonics - Omnisphere

Omnisphere vol2

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• Omnisphere DEMO

Source :

• Youtube.com by PXE02321

More info about Spectrasonics Omnisphere :

• Spectrasonics.net
• Filmmusicmag.com ( Spectrasonics Omnisphere review )
• Spectrasonics.net ( Spectrasonics Omnisphere video tutorials )
• Remixmag.com ( Spectrasonics Omnisphere review )

Buy Spectrasonics Omnisphere :

• Spectrasonics.net
  

Native Instruments - FM8 review 1/2

Native Instruments FM8 review. The author has divided this review in two parts, and in this first part makes an overview of the instrument.

FM8 Power Review Part 1/2

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• This Power Review MUST be seen in HQ Mode !! - John "Skippy" Lehmkuhl is going to introduce you to Native Instruments FM8 - an FM based synthesizer that has a lot of incredible abilities that you can learn about simply by watching this POWER REVIEW. This is Part 1 which covers an overview and power tips for optimizing the Browser to be more useful... Skippy has 12 free sounds for FM8 and 60 more sounds you can purchase at his web site: www.PlugInGuru.com.

Source :

• Youtube.com by thepluginguru

More info about Native Instruments FM8 :

• Native-instruments.com ( Native Instruments FM8 review )
  
• Futuremusic.com ( Native Instruments FM8 review )
• Remixmag.com ( Native Instruments FM8 review )

Synthesizer Programming - Episode 4 - Trance / Dance gated / polysynth sound

Episode 4 of my Synthesizer Programming tutorials. This episode will show how to get a dance / trance gated or polysynth sound.

Synthesizer Programming - Episode 4 - Trance / Dance gated / polysynth sound

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• Episode 4
  
  How to create a Trance / Dance gated / polysynth sound. From a basic patch to a powerful dance sound using supersaw wave . The parameters values are approx. Values are expressed in %. The synthesizer is synth1 a free vst synthesizer but you can get similar sounds using similar parameters with other synts ( hardware or software )
  
  Click here to watch stereo version
  
  You can watch the previous episodes here :

• Episode 1
• Episode 2
  
• Episode 3
  

Source :

• Youtube.com by thalassa77
  

News - Native Instruments - Maschine

Two weeks ago on the Namm , the German company Native Instruments , introduce Maschine, a new groovebox / drum machine / controller . Maschine will be available the 1st of March and the price will be $669/ €599 .

This is some of the features ( from Native Instruments website )

• Combines intuitive sequencer, sampler and over 20 high-quality effects with real-time control and flexible routing into an inspiring Groove Production Studio
• Dedicated controller with 16 high-quality pads, 41 buttons, and 11 rotary encoders for playing, recording, sequencing, automation and arrangement
• Fastest workflow with pattern-based arrangement and perfect hardware, software and host environment integration
• Features step sequencing, real-time recording, note repeat, slicing, and auto-mapping for intuitive jamming
• Works as a plug-in for any software sequencer supporting VST®, AU™, or RTAS®

Introduction to Native Instruments Maschine

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• This is the first in a series of 17 videos that explain Maschine, the upcoming computer-based groove production studio from Native Instruments.
  
  To see the other videos that cover all areas of Maschine in detail, visit
  http://www.native-instruments.com/mas...

Source :

• Youtube.com by NativeInstruments

More info about Native Instruments Maschine :

• Native-instruments.com
  

News - Gforce - impOSCar 2 preview

Gforce has previewed the impOSCar 2 on the Namm 2009 . The "New Feature List" is huge, some of them are :

• New LFO
• Pink noise
• Improved arpeggiator
• Ring modulation
• Mono and poly unison
• Chord memory
• .......

There's not release date yet. For more videos, info and news visit Gforcesoftware.com

impOSCar2 - Chord Memory

impOSCar2 - Poly Unison

impOSCar2 - Arpeggios

impOSCar2 - Ring Mod

Source :

• Gforce Software
  

More info about Gforce impOSCar 2 :

• Gforcesoftware.com
  

Synthesizer Programming - Episode 3

Episode 3 of my Synthesizer Programming tutorials.

Synthesizer Programming - Episode 3 - Harpsichord

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• Episode 3
  
  How to create a Harpsichord sound. From a basic patch to 18th century Harpsichord ;) This sound is very useful in a lot of music styles, just add some effects and you will get for example funky clave sound.
  
  The parameters values are approx. Values are expressed in %. The synthesizer is synth1 a free vst synthesizer
  

• Click here to watch stereo version
  
  
• You can download the synth1 synthesizer here
  

Source :

• Youtube by Thalassa77

Synthesizer Programming - Episode 2

Episode 2 of my synthesizer programming tutorials

Synthesizer Programming - Episode 2 - Trance Lead

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• Episode 2
  
  How to create a trance lead sound.
  
  
Starting with a sequence using a basic patch I'll show how to get a typical trance lead sound.
The last version of Synth1 has some kind of supersaw that you can get it detuning oscillator 1. This become this synth perfect for dance sounds.The parameters values are approx. Values are expressed in %.

Click here to watch stereo version


• You can download the synth1 synthesizer here
  

Source :

• Youtube by Thalassa77
  

Synthesizer Programming - Episode 1

Synthesizer Programming - Episode 1 - Simple Bassline

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• This is the first of a series of videos where I will show how to program different kind of sounds on a synthesizer. I'm going to work with Synth1, a free VST synthesizer. This first episode is about how to program a simple bass line. The parameters values are approx. Values are expressed in %. You can download the synth1 synthesizer here
  

Source :

• Youtube by Thalassa77
  

Sound Synthesis - Dance / Trance Strings

Some of the most characteristic sounds of dance / trance music are the epic strings pads and the supersaw leads. This sounds are created with the supersaw oscilator that is a layered waveform with seven saw waves detuned and placed across the stero sepectrum. The Roland Jp-8000 was the first synthesizer with this kind of wave included in his oscilators. Here you can see one tuturial about how to program this kind of sounds using the Synth 1 , a free vst synthesizer.

Rank1 Strings / SuperSaw Tutorial

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• This is short showcase how to make strings or supersaw lead from initial sound in free VSTi Synth1.Here's the link to this VSTi:
  http://www.geocities.jp/daichi1969/so...

Source :

• Youtube.com by bWWd0
  

More info about Supersaw oscillator:

• Urbandictionary.com
• Wikipedia.org