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Reveal Sound has released version 0.9.4 of Spire, a virtual synthesizer instrument for Windows and Mac.

Spire is a software polyphonic synthesizer that combines powerful sound engine modulation and flexible architecture, a graphical interface provides unparalleled usability. Spire is the embodiment of the best opportunities, both software and hardware synthesizers.

Changes in Spire v0.9.4

• Fixed: Problems with the buffer in Logic and FL Studio (noise and clicks).
• Fixed: Automation in Logic.
• Fixed: Wavetable Phase Modulation (CtrlB) when CtrlA at zero.
• Fixed: AMSync Phase Retrig.
• Fixed: Site hosting.
• Added: CC64 – Sustain.
• Added: Oscillator mixer Off buttons.
• Added: Insert & Remove-Backup for preset manager.
• Added: Program Change.
• Update: Presets.

The Spire beta for Windows and Mac (VST/AU) is available to purchase for 69 EUR (regular 149 EUR). Prices ex. VAT.

More information: Reveal Sound

Tek’it Audio has announced version 2.3.1 of its Genobazz free bass synthesizer plug-in for Windows.

This new update of Genobazz focuses on user interface improvements. Genobazz 2 is a free monophonic bass synthesizer plug-in, using it you can create sound ranging from simple bass, drum kick and complex wobble to acid bass line.

Changes in Genobazz v2.3.1

• Performance options are now saved with the preset.
• GUI Modified screen color to gray.
• GUI Moved info, social and help buttons next to the Tek’it Audio logo.
• GUI Improved random and Undo icons.
• GUI Improved performance options (Bend range, Env retrigger, Priority) selector.
• GUI updated the info screen.
• User Manual updated.

Genobazz is available to download as a freeware VST instrument plug-in for Windows.

More information: Tek’it Audio / Genobazz

Rob Papen has announced that the availability of the limited-edition EDM and Urban synth bundles has been extended to the end of June, 2013.

These two special bundle packs were created with Urban and Electronic Dance Music producers in mind.

The EDM Synth Bundle and the Urban Synth Bundle each include three Rob Papen synths, saving you around 45% off the combined price, but don’t wait around as there are only limited amounts available worldwide.

Limited-edition bundles

• The EDM Synth Bundle SRP: € 199.00 / $239 / GBP 169.00
  Comprising Rob Papen’s Predator virtual synth, Punch drum machine, and Blade virtual additive synthesizer plug-ins, the EDM Synth Bundle is a highly-flexible electronic monster, offering masses of diverse sounds for electronic dance producers.
• The Urban Synth Bundle SRP: € 199.00 / $239 / GBP 169.00
  Ideal for producers of Dubstep, Drum ’n’ Bass, Garage, and Grime, the Rob Papen Urban Synth Bundle includes the SubBoomBass ultra deep bass synth, Punch drum machine, and Predator virtual synth plug-ins, and will also seamlessly fit into Hip Hop, Rap and R&B music creation workflows.

Users that already own one or more Rob Papen products can get an upgrade offer at an authorised dealer or directly from robpapen.com.

Note: these bundles also include Predator 1.6.4, the latest version with over 450 new presets.

Rob Papen has also announced that his The 4 Element Synth book/DVD set is now available at student pricing for everyone.

After all, anyone who wants to know what all those knobs and sliders on their favourite analogue synth actually do is a student of subtractive synthesis!

Remember that when Rob started to play his first synth at the end of the ’70s he had to learn the hard way… reading (and rereading) the Korg MS-20 manual from cover to cover. Had a well-written book about synthesis existed at that time then it would have helped Rob enormously in his quest for new sounds! Of course, the Korg MS-20 had no presets so Rob had to create sounds from scratch each and every time he wanted to play.

Over time that became easier, but you can benefit from all his blood, sweat, and tears. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this well-written book that’s as easy on the eye as it is to understand, together with more than 10 hours of entertaining and educational DVD material.

As well as watching additional online video content to supplement the book, other good news is that readers can download the demonstrative Predator presets used by Rob on the DVDs.

The book/dvd set is now available to purchase for 55 EUR / $69 USD (available in the US through Sweetwater).

More information: Rob Papen

xoxos has announced the release of Adze, a percussion resynthesizer instrument plug-in for Windows.

Adze VST resynthesizes percussion samples by performing a single frame FFT analysis for the length of the sample, availing spectral functions alongside an extensive featureset.

Adze features

• Spectral Features:
  • Enhance: emphasises the preexistent spectral content (2 modes).
  • Smear: changes the time (phase) information, for resynthesis or timestretching.
  • Frequency Shift.
  • Spectral Inversion.
  • FFT low and high shelf filtering.
  • Stereoisation / Restereoisation.
  • Monophonic Bass.
• Standard Features:
  • Downsampling to 32x.
  • 6 interpolation modes.
  • Bit reduction: 12, 8-1.
  • Preamp section with envelope assign.
  • 54 filter modes + bypass, 8 filter algorithms (4 zero delay feedback), lp, bp, hp, br, pk, punch, add harmonics.
• Modulation:
  • Morphing LFO (bias, shape, 2 rnd modes, host sync).
  • Curve adjustible pitch and filter envelopes.
  • Curve and shape ADSR amplifier.
  • -5 to +7 possible octave range.
  • Start Position/Reverse.
  • Wide Parameterisation.
  • Panning.
  • Channel swap.
  • Signal inversion.

Adze for Windows (VST) is available to purchase for $13.37 USD. Existing xoxos customers pay $4.20 USD. The free/demo Stoooner VST version is limited to two voices instead of six.

More information: xoxos

Rob Papen has released version 1.6.4 of the Predator software synthesizer instrument for Windows and Mac.

Predator is a “phat sounding” killer synthesizer that combines inspiring presets and first-class features to make this your ‘go-to’ synth for contemporary music production.

Changes in Predator v1.6.4

• New big screen graphic mode.
• New effects, clipper distortion (with symmetry control) & tape chorus.
• Vowel readout and Formant 2 band and Formant 4 band readout.
• Distortion dial has different function if Vowel or Formant 2/4 is selected. The menu box displays the Vowel or the band width.
• External Midi Capture Mode (back panel).
• Other small fixes.
• Over 450 of new presets:
  • Bank 02 Predator dance 04 (preset 058 until preset 067).
  • Bank 03 Classic Synth 04 (preset 067 until 119).
  • Bank 03 Classic Synth 05 (preset 001 until 015).
  • Bank 08 Ambient 02 (preset 081 until preset 096).
  • Bank 12 DubStep 02 (preset 114 until preset 127).
  • Bank 12 DubStep 03 (preset 01 until preset 020).
  • Bank 20 all basses 04 (preset 092 until preset 096).
  • Bank 20 Hardstyle BD basses (preset 01 – 084).
  • Bank 20 hardstyle core BD basses RF (preset 01- 100).
  • Bank 29 JoMal-bank 2 (preset 01-128)

Predator for Windows and Mac costs 149 EUR / $179 USD.

Until the end of May, 2013, it is also available as part of the limited edition EDM and Urban synth bundles, priced at 199 EUR / $239 USD.

More information: Rob Papen / Predator

E-Phonic has updated its Drumatic drum synthesizer for Windows to version 4 public beta 19.

Drumatic uses a mix of subtractive, FM and wavetable synthesis to get the best results possible.

Changes in Drumatic 4 beta 19

• Complete new GUI.
• 10 Sounds in stead of 6.
• Rename sounds.
• Mute sound parts (osc, noise1, noise2).
• Choke option.
• Right Click envelopes to change shapes.
• Copy & Paste sounds (right click on sound name).
• Randomize sound (2 modes!).
• New pitched noise oscillator.
• GM Drum map setup as default.
• Option to set keyboard to GM Drum map.
• Option to set keyboard to 6 note split setup.
• Parameter readout (still some work to be done here).

Drumatic 4 for Windows (VST) is available to purchase for the introductory price of 29 EUR (regular 49 EUR). Prices ex. VAT.

More information: Drumatic