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Woodman’s Immaculate Maple Syrup Studio has released WoodSynth v2.0 – a major update to its multi layer synthesizer for iPad and macOS.

Here is what’s new in WoodSynth v2.0:

• Added multi-point ADSR display/editor for the Amplitude Envelope.
• Added FM synthesis (Phase modulation between the main oscillators).
• Added source selection for the main LFO’s:
• LFO signal can now come from the samples of any of the 4 layers.
• LFO signal can come from the track or side chain audio (low-passed or RMS)
• Added unison mode per layer (4 layers * 16 voices -> 64 voices !).
• Added Aux Envelope ADSR routing to: Phase modulation (FM synthesis), Ring Modulation of OSC1&2, LFO frequency modulation, Crossfade OSC1&2
• Added oscilloscope window.
• Added Midi Learn for almost all controls.
• Layer Velocity and Pressure popups are now multiple selection panels.
• Added volume control for each step in the sequencers.
• Added Parameter2 control for each step which can be routed to :?Filter Up/Down?Filter Q?LFO frequency modulation
• Added oscillator and samples frequency modulation to the main LFO’s.
• Added 15 presets.
• When not using iCloud the AUv3 presets will be copied into a “from_auv3” folder in the stand-alone app.
• Fixed font scaling in Cubasis and Garageband.
• Fixed crash in samples when auto gain is on and slice width set to zero.

Visit the Woodman’s website for details.

IK Multimedia shared sneak preview of their upcoming UNO Synth Pro.

The UNO Synth Pro will be available in two formats – as a 37-key keyboard with aftertouch and as a desktop synth module, with 32 capacitive touch keys.

The new synth features three wave-morphing oscillators, dual filters with 24 modes, deep modulation options, 3 effects slots with 12 effects, a 64-steps sequencer with automation of 84 parameters and USB/MIDI/CV/Gate connectivity.

The UNO Synth Pro – next generation analogy for everyone and UNO Synth Pro Desktop are  now available.

IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro Desktop

A revised version of Skulpt is coming.

Modal Electronics today introduced Skulpt SE Portable Synthesizer. Modal Electronics says that Skulpt SE is the most affordable MPE hardware synth available today.

Modal Electronics has taken the original Skulpt portable synth back to the drawing board and returned with the Skulpt SE, offering the same compact form factor as its predecessor, this replaces the grey and black touch keypads with more traditional black and white ones. The front panel descriptors have been made more legible, and the build quality has been improved.

User gets 127 brand-new patches and MPE support – something that was added to the original Skulpt via a firmware update. The sound architecture consists of two Wave groups per voice, each with four oscillators. This enables user to smoothly sweep between waveforms, and there is additional oscillator modulation, as well. There are also state-variable 2-pole filters – these can morph from low-pass through to bandpass and high-pass – and three envelopes. The two LFOs – one global and one polyphonic, can be synced to internal or external tempo, and there are integrated delay and distortion effects.

Additionally, the Skulpt SE also comes with an integrated sequencer and arpeggiator, and you can polychain up to four of the devices or the original Skulpt, to create a 16-voice virtual analogue sound engine. In-depth sound and editing and management can be done using the Modal Electronics app, which runs on all major computer and mobile platforms and is VST/AU compatible. The presets from the original Skulpt can be accessed from the Modal Electronics website.

Find out more on the Modal Electronics website.

The Skulpt SE Synthesizer  now available.