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analog instrument (| sampled | physically modeled | synthesized | granulated | wavetabled | physically)

UVI Workstation, Instrument, Link, Sampled, Retro Organ Suite, UVI

Retro Organ Suite

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Retro Organ Suite

“Retro Organ Suite delivers in a very raw and personal way the sounds that define a near 100 year legacy of electronic organ instruments. Dating back to the early 1900s, a small and specialized group of manufacturers first designed and produced these elegant instruments as low-cost alternatives to wind-driven pipe organs for houses of worship and homes of the social elite. Later finding place in jazz ensembles, organs gained popularity in many genres of contemporary music through the mid 20th century. By the late ‘70s, due to the rapid pace of technological advancement and tastes, their popularity and commercial presence saw extraordinary decline. Since that time these instruments have seen some emulation in digital form, but their tangible beauty, the sounds of their raw mechanisms clad in wood and novel amplifiers have largely vanished, frozen in time on commercial recordings of old.”

Workstation|Sampler|Player, Link, Sampled, Sahara, Rhythmic Robot Audio

Sahara

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Sahara

“The first digital sampler for the rest of us: the Mirage defines an era of popular access to sampling technology • Thick, warm, gritty sounds from 8-bit DACs and a tiny 128kB of sample storage • Entire Ensoniq factory soundset: 179 original Mirage patches, plus custom Multis: Splits to recreate original keyboard splits, and Layers to take the Mirage sound in whole new directions • Extensive control set gives you the option to sculpt the sounds; or click “Vintage” to restore authentic 1984-compatible settings!

The Ensoniq Mirage was a landmark machine in the history of sampling. Before its release, sampling was strictly the purview of the very well-heeled musician: a Fairlight Series II cost £30,000 (the price of a house); a Synclavier would set you back between $25,000 and $200,000 (yee-ouch); and there were no alternatives.

All that changed in 1984. Two astonishing machines hit the market more or less simultaneously: the superb Emulator II snuck it at just under $10,000 and captured the hearts (and wallets) of mid-range studios and musos who wanted in on the sampling action but couldn’t stretch to a Fairlight. But if it thought it was going to steal all the limelight, it was wrong – because elbowing its way into the party like a scrawny punk rocker who no-one invited, here comes the Mirage”

Schlagomat, Arpeggiator|Sequencer, Drum Machine, KONTAKT, Link, Sampled, SturmSounds-Electro

Schlagomat

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Schlagomat

“SAMPLE SEQUENCER AND DRUM EXPANDER for KONTAKT

HYBRID DRUM AND SAMPLE SEQUENCER

Discover intuitive drum design and sample sequencing
Expand your creativity spectrum – generate Sound sets and Pattern randomly
Create ideas in no time – dive in a world of endless Sound

INTUITIVE WORKFLOW

SCHLAGOTMAT enables you to “roll the dice” with random sounds and noises. Beat shreds, melody fragments, or wild Sound experiments will turn into new ideas – in no time.

You can import your own samples in the 11 existing sequencer-tracks.”

Arturia, Synthesizer, Link, Physically Modeled, SEM V

SEM V

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SEM V

“More than a Resemblance

A giant has come back to life. Oberheim’s legendary SEM – Synthesizer Expander Module – is back for the first time as a high-end software emulation powered by Arturia’s exclusive TAE® technology.

The SEM module was originally made to compliment other synthesizers but later came into its own as a great sounding synth. The unique filter that allowed continuously variable operation from low pass to high pass gave it a sound that no other had. When multiple SEM’s were connected into a 4 or 8 voice polyphonic system, it became a thing of beauty.

Analog masterpiece revisited

Accurately recreating the tone, waveshapes, multimode 12dB/octave filter and other detailed characteristics, SEM V delivers all the deep analog sounds that made its grand ancestor so unique and praised. Our voice programmer mode allows you to recreate the sound of the huge and rare 8 Voice.

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KONTAKT, Synthesizer, Link, SH Studio, Sampled, Rhythmic Robot Audio

SH Studio

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SH Studio

shstudio

“The Roland SH-7 has been the cornerstone of the Rhythmic Robot studio for several years now. We love it for a lot of reasons: the almost modular level of modulation control; the raucous oscillators and slightly insane ‘organ stop’ additive layer; its unpredictably forays into Radiophonics Workshop territory. It’s a little sound sculpting paradise in khaki green and black.
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Arturia, Instrument, Link, Physically Modeled, Solina V

Solina V

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Solina V

“No strings attached

We’re keeping the love alive with Solina V, our physical model of the classic Arp/Eminent Solina string machine.

Before polyphonic synthesizers, there were the string machines. The Solina, made originally by Eminent and rebranded for Arp, defined a class of sounds that are still as in demand today as ever. The Solina was probably heard on more albums in the 1970’s and 80s than any other single keyboard.

Like fresh Oxygen

We began by modeling the original Solina MK1 from Eminent making sure that the Violin, viola, cello, horn and trumpet sounds were as rich and warm as the original. The renowned ENSEMBLE effect was carefully modeled and is a thing of beauty that cannot be found in any of the sample-based string machines.

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Arturia, Instrument, Link, Physically Modeled, Stage-73 V

Stage-73 V

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Stage-73 V

“EPIC ELECTRIC PIANO

The Stage-73 gives you actual authentic modeling of both Stage and Suitcase versions of the most popular electric piano on the planet —completed with unparalleled control of virtual mechanics, a complement of effects pedals, and built-in classic amps.

The Stage-73 uses our award-winning modeling technology to faithfully reproduce the tine-based sound and playing experience of the most loved electric pianos of all time. We modeled both the Fender Rhodes Suitcase Piano and Stage Piano—including separate 1973 and 1974 models of the Stage in order to capture the difference in their components. We’re talking total sonic and aesthetic fidelity to the originals. You can even easily pop the top and customize the various mechanical components to make your instrument unique. Classic amps and an array of effect pedals round out the virtual electric piano you’ve always dreamed of having.

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Synthesizer, Link, Sampled, Synth Anthology 2, UVI

Synth Analogy

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Synth Analogy

“An incredible collection of hardware synthesizer sounds, expertly programmed, individually sculpted with outboard processors, multisampled and mastered to perfection. Synth Anthology 2 delivers the pure and powerful sounds of 77 hardware synthesizers gently massaged and accentuated to taste with the best hardware processors on the market. You’ll find everything from classic analogs like the Oberheim Xpander to digital powerhouses like the Synclavier and FS1R to modern classics like the OB-6, Prophet 6 and Minilogue, all expertly programmed and exquisitely sampled, delivering the authentic and unmistakable sound of hardware.”

KONTAKT, Synthesizer, Link, Sampled, Synthesizer 2000, Rhythmic Robot Audio

Synthesizer 2000

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Synthesizer 2000

“30 Preset tones – now with the ability to create your own patches • 2- or 4-pass filter, three oscillators and full detuning for thicker, more powerful sounds • 60 factory patches to get you started – plus Glitch control to roll your own instantly • Revel in the glory of Frogman, GrowlWow and Space Reed!

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Synthesizer, Syntronik, Link, Sampled, IK Multimedia

Syntronik

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Syntronik (Free)

“The Legendary Synth Powerhouse

Syntronik is a cutting-edge virtual synthesizer that raises the bar in sound quality and flexibility thanks to the most advanced sampling techniques combined with a new hybrid sample and modeling synthesis engine. Syntronik includes 17 amazing instruments, available as a collection or separately, with over 2,000 preset sounds covering a wide selection from 38 of the most iconic to ultra-rare and painstakingly multi-sampled vintage synthesizers. Syntronik’s synthesis engine goes well beyond traditional sampling thanks to a brand new analog modeled filter section created with the utmost expertise from IK, the pioneer in virtual circuit modeling. This is coupled with exclusive DRIFT™ technology to accurately reproduce the behavior of oscillators from real hardware synths. All of this combined with an effects section that is unrivaled in the world of virtual instruments along with advanced features like 4-part Multis, splits and arpeggiators make Syntronik the ultimate source of inspiration with the widest palette of synthesizer sounds ranging from exact reproductions of the originals to sounds never heard before that will stand out from the crowd in productions covering any genre and style.

Zero Risk: Syntronik Free

Experience the amazing quality, flexibility and authentic sounds of Syntronik for yourself. Syntronik Free is a fully functional FREE version of Syntronik with 50 instrument presets, 38 effects, parts, Multis and arpeggiators that you can play and edit with sounds taken from the massive Syntronik library that can be used as a plug-in or standalone virtual instrument.

Syntronik Free lets you explore an array of iconic synthesizers with thick basses, soaring leads, punchy brass sounds, lush pads and strings from a carefully curated selection of 50 presets that you can play, edit and add a full range of effects to that demonstrates the character and versatility of the vast library of sounds available. It also includes some “light versions” of the Instruments with a reduced key map range (in the extreme high and low registers,) and fewer round-robin oscillator samples in some cases.”

AAS, Synthesizer, Tassman, Physically Modeled, Link, Modular

Tassman

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Tassman

tassman

“What’s Tassman?

Tassman is an extremly rich modular sound synthesis environment based on physical modeling. It is both an impressive collection of unique synths and effect processors, and a tightly integrated synthesis studio which lets you customize instruments in any way you wish or even create your own from scratch.

A huge collection of instruments

Choose from a library of 50 synths and more than 1000 presets created by top sound designers. These offer a near infinite range of creative possibilities, from highly realistic emulation of acoustic instruments, analog and FM synthesizers, loop processors to unique hybrid creation simply not possible by any other means.

A synthesizer or an effect processor

Tassman can be used both as a synthesizer and a real-time audio effect processor. For example, acoustic resonators can be used to add unique texture to your sound. Use Tassman as an effect plug-in in your favorite host application.

The benefits of physical modeling

Sound manipulation at the source core
Presets load in a flash
Super smooth dynamics—no velocity layers!
Small memory footprint
Installs in less than a minute”

KONTAKT, Synthesizer, Link, Sampled, Tubes & Wires, Rhythmic Robot Audio

Tubes & Wires

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Tubes & Wires

“Tubes & Wires is a huge, rusting hulk of a synthesiser, smelling of Bakelite and hot valves, glowing and humming and breathing.

The heart of this synth lies in hundreds of careful hand-tuned samples of three classic vintage signal generators. We chose these bits of ageing scientific lab equipment specifically for their character and crusty goodness: there isn’t a clean trace among them. They’ve been used, and abused, and left in the dusty sheds of men with beards, until we rescued them and made them sing for us. Continue reading Tubes & Wires →