Results for Yamaha

Hideaway Studio has announced the release of Zero-1, a synthesizer sound library for Native Instruments Kontakt.

The Zero-1 is based on the Yamaha CS01 synthesizer.

Zero-1 is in essence a single oscillator virtual analog synthesizer (VA) loosely based on the CS01 monosynth which was released in 1982 as an affordable entry into the world of analog synthesis… but with a twist! Rather than simply sample the basic DCO oscillators from the original instrument I thought it might be more interesting to first pass them through a tube overdrive and Watkins Copicat tape delay. Mangling the raw oscillators in this manner injected a significant amount of character and movement to the original waveforms – even the splice in the tape loop adds something! Five oscillators were multi-sampled in 24-bits in this manner: triangle, sawtooth, 50% square, 25% square and PWM.

One unique feature of the Zero-1 is the ability to switch between a Mk I and Mk II CS01 filter emulation. This selects either a 12dB/oct or 24dB/oct filter and changes the livery of the control panel to match the original variants – a flash of genius by Stephen Howell at Hollow Sun!

Zero-1 features

• The Zero-1 Synth for Kontakt.
• 50 24-bit tube & tape waveshaped oscillator samples.
• 40 editable example instrument patches with ability to save.
• 10 example layered multi patches.
• User Guide.

Zero-1 for Kontakt is available to purchase for £5 GBP.

More information: Hideaway Studio / Zero-1 Synthesizer

Vintage Synth Pads has announced Lush Life, a soundset for the Lush-101 software synthesizer by D16 Group.

Lush Life is a new set of 150+ presets and 60+ new timbers for Lush101. Over 210+ new sonic elements.

In this collection we focus on pads and emulations of classic hardware. This classic collection was inspired by and will remind you of: D50, Dx7, ObXa, Expander, Odyssey, CS80, Moog Modular.

We did our best to emulate some of the sounds and styles from these classics but in a modern way. Many presets are layers of multiple synths such as a D50 and CS80. Of course, there are more then just pads but that is the main focus.

Also included: Bass, Leads, Keys, Apegs, Fx.

The soundset will cost $34.95 USD. It is now available to pre-order at a 30% discount, use code 30now at checkout Lush Life will be available within 2 weeks (the discount will end upon release).

More information: Vintage Synth Pads / Lush Life

UVI has launched Vintage Legends – Iconic Synth Collection, a bundle of 6 vintage synthesizer sound libraries.

Take 6 iconic vintage synthesizers, carefully restore them, create a massive array of presets and deeply multi-sample them, professionally process and master the sounds, infuse them into the industry proven UVI Engine–giving you endless sound shaping options, then wrap the results in immaculately prepared GUIs and you’ve got UVI Vintage Legends; 6 brand-new soft synths with the brilliant depth and character of classic hardware.

Instantly call up inspiration from the Yamaha CS-70M, CS-40M and CS-20M, the crazy Italian Elka Synthex, the Rhodes Chroma, the king of FM—the Yamaha DX1, the rare DK Synergy, and rediscover the classic K250.

The Iconic Synth Collection is available for the introductory price of $299 USD (regular $349 USD). Individual synth libraries are $99 USD each.

More information: UVI

Propellerhead Software has announced the release of the PX7 FM Synthesizer, a new Rack Extension for Reason.

The PX7 FM Synthesizer is a six operator FM synth for the Reason rack. As a faithful recreation of the popular DX series keyboards, it provides a wealth of new sounds, ranging from classic 80′s bass and brass to modern textures, leads and growls.

PX7 FM Synthesizer features

• Six operator classic FM synthesis for the Reason rack.
• 32 selectable algorithms.
• Advanced envelope generator.
• Includes tons of classic and vintage presets, ranging from 80′s bass to keys and brass.
• Comes with a set of new, exclusive patches for modern music productions.
• PX7 does not require a full understanding of FM synthesis—the macro controls make tweaking sounds fast, easy and fun.
• Propellerhead’s online patch converter lets you convert any Yamaha DX7 patch to PX7 format.
• CV control of operator levels lets you apply modulation from any device in the Reason rack.
• Combine two PX7 synths with the Combinator to easily create layered sounds that never was possible with the hardware it’s based on.

The PX7 is available to purchase for $99 USD.

More information: Propellerhead / PX7 FM Synthesizer

MaxSynths has released a free collection of waveforms for use with Tone2′s RayBlaster software synthesizer for Windows and Mac.

The archive include two folders:

1. ElextraX filters (almost all, only the EQ filters has been excluded). The impulses has been sampled using a Saw waveform in Analog mode with the Amp Simulation on with different cutoff levels (see file names).

2. Waves sampled from hardware synths:

- Some analog waveforms from a DIY prototype
- Arp Avatar
- Some Blofeld waves
- CS1-X
- Gakken SX-150
- Korg Z1
- Roland SH-201
- Siel Mono
- Some custom Virus waves

This archive includes also some filter types from Crisalys

The impulse responses sample pack is a free download at MaxSynths.

More information: MaxSynths (direct download) / RayBlaster

Steinberg has announced the upcoming release of Sonote beat re:edit, the ideal beat instrument plug-in for Steinberg’s recently announced Cubase 7 and Cubase Artist 7 music production systems.

“For all Cubase users who’re into meddling with beats, sonote beat re:edit is a unique approach to making new grooves from your content,” remarked Matthias Quellmann, product marketing manager at Steinberg.

Based on Yamaha’s renowned sonote technology, sonote beat re:edit extracts beat slices within an audio loop and replaces them with similar sounds. Analyzing the transients of individual waveforms, sonote beat re:edit defines and categorizes fragments — so-called sonotes — in dedicated databases based on parameters, such as loudness, attack and frequency. This allows sonote quickly to exchange fragments with comparable audio material and generate new rhythmical content.

Exclusively compatible with Cubase 7 and Cubase Artist 7, sonote beat re:edit perfectly integrates into the Cubase environment, allowing for drag-and-drop of audio events from and to the Project window and MediaBay.

sonote beat re:edit includes a factory library with three databases of acoustic, electronic and standard beats and additional VST presets of rhythmical phrases.

sonote beat re:edit features

• Exchange the sounds of your beat with sounds of your own music.
• Create your own sonote database out of your favorite sounds and tracks.
• Seamless import and export of audio material from and to Cubase.
• MIDI support to control virtually all parameters via external devices.
• Out-of-the-box factory library.
• Available as download for Windows and Mac OS X Intel.

Sonote beat re:edit will be available in December exclusively as download through the Steinberg Online Shop, with a retail price of 49.99 EUR including German VAT.

More information: Steinberg / Sonote beat re:edit