Claude Debussy

Jul 29, 2024 | synthtopia.com | Claude Debussy

Aodyo Instruments shared this video preview of Anyma V, a powerful hybrid physical modelling virtual instrument for Linux, macOS & Windows. Anyma V uses physical modelling technology to simulate acoustic sound sources like strings and reeds, as well as resonating structures such as wood, glass, and metal. It’s also the virtual counterpart to their Anyma Phi hardware synthesizer.

Jul 29, 2024 | synthtopia.com | Claude Debussy

VIDEOWhat’s Waldorf teasing? Today, Waldorf shared a brief teaser video, featuring only the image of a vintage Microwave synthesizer. The Waldorf Microwave, introduced in 1989, is an analog/digital hybrid synthesizer, featuring wavetable oscillators paired with an analog VCF and VCA. No official announcement has been made, so we’ll have to wait and see what they are introducing. In the meantime, let us know what you think is coming in the comments!

Jul 28, 2024 | synthtopia.com | Claude Debussy

VIDEOSunday Synth Jam: Synthesizers.com shared the music video for Giulio Carmassi‘s Cycles of Life. Carmassi’s performance features the sounds of his Box 22 Moog-format modular system. Core to the performance are sequences created with the Dotcom Q119A, a ‘compact’ MU format sequential controller and RP20 Ribbon & Pressure controller.

Jul 27, 2024 | synthtopia.com | Claude Debussy

Native Instruments has followed up on its Alicia’s Keys piano virtual instrument from 2010 with a new virtual instrument, Alicia’s Electric Keys. Alicia’s Electric Keys is based on the sound of her Yamaha CP-70 electric grand piano, and features her personal effects chains. Features:The sounds of Alicia Keys’ personal electric grand pianoCustom-made effect chains built and used by Keys herselfWalkthrough Video:Pricing and Availability:Alicia’s Electric Keys is available now for $149 USD.

Jul 27, 2024 | synthtopia.com | Claude Debussy

This video, via Malo Beats, takes a look at old-school beatmaking with the Rossum SP-1200 sampler. The Rossum SP-1200 is a reissue of the classic E-mu Systems SP-1200. E-mu Systems co-founder and original SP-12 and SP-1200 designer Dave Rossum duplicated the analog and digital electronics of the original 12-bit drum machine sampler. The Rossum SP-1200 maintains exactly the same 12-bit linear data format and 26.04 kHz sampling rate as all vintage SP-12 and SP-1200 units.