New Controller / Editor For Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator


Developer Momo Müller has introduced a third-party MIDI Controller and Patch Editor for the Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator.

“With the TR-1000 Editor you have direct access to many parameters from TR-1000 Rhythm Creator,” notes Müller. “In the PlugIn VST version, you can record the controller movements, and thus integrate the Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator into your DAW project.”

Features:

  • Direct access to the sound parameters of the Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator
  • X-Y modulation of all parameters
  • Multi-Pad: Up to four controllers can be operated simultaneously using the mouse.
  • All controllers can be automated.
  • The editor settings can be saved as a preset in the editor or in the DAW along with the project.
  • New drum sounds can be generated using the random function

The Editor is available now for 6,90€/ $ 7 (Contains all versions):

  • PC: As VST2 and Standalone for 32bit and VST2, VST3 and Standalone for 64bit Windows.
  • MAC: As VST2, VST3, AU and Standalone, compatible with MAC Intel and Silicon.

 

Software vs Hardware Emulation: Can TAL J-8X Match Roland JX-8P Sound?


TAL shared this head-to-head comparison of their new TAL J-8X soft synth and the hardware synth it emulates, the Roland JX-8P.

TAL-J-8X is a virtual instrument plug-in that emulates the sound of the analog 80’s synthesizer and expands on it with new capabilities.

Features:

  • Emulation of the 80’s hardware synthesizer (rev 2 / OS 3.1).
  • Modern filter mode that allows self-oscillation.
  • Create and play chords.
  • Arpeggiator with different modes.
  • High Quality EQ, Delay and Reverb FX.
  • Aftertouch and MPE support.
  • Microtuning support (tun file import and MTS Client).
  • Original factory banks included.
  • More than 600 presets by Electric Himalaya, Saif Sameer, Sound Author, Empty Vessel, VIC-20, TAL, Heat Audio, FMR and others.
  • Individual tuning for every voice converts the synths DCO into a VCO.
  • Reads Sysex files and Sysex MIDI from the hardware device (tone data from JX-8P, JX-10, MKS-70).
  • Can also control a hardware device. If enabled, it sends Sysex through the plug-in MIDI output (only possible when supported by the DAW).

Does it match the original hardware sound? View the demo and share your thoughts in the comments!

TAL J-8X is available now with an intro price of $55.20 USD + VAT (normally $69.00).

 

Banan-a-Synth Now Available To Pre-Order


MicroKits’s David Levi has launched a Kickstarter project to fund production of the Banan-a-Synth, a banana-shaped synthesizer.

MicroKit is the creator of the Synth-a-Sette. The Banan-a-Synth not only expands on the Synth-a-Sette design, but goes bananas with it.

You can play it directly, using its touch keyboard, or you can use conductivity to make your own instruments – like a banana-controlled Banan-a-Synth.

Features:

  • Custom Sound Engine: 12 different instrument sounds, 8 built in sound effects. It’s also 4 note polyphonic, so you can play a chord.
  • Play Conductive Objects: Use the included alligator clips to turn all sorts of conductive objects into keys you can play.
  • Learn Music and Physics: An intro to both the physics of conductivity and the art of applying filters and effects to synthesizer sounds.
  • Control Effects with Touch: An analog conductivity sensor to control effects. The harder you press the sensor, the stronger the sound effect.
  • Take It Anywhere: Super portable, with built in speaker, headphone jack, and powered by 2xAA Batteries. Also can be powered via USB-C.
  • No Screen, No Computer: Does not connect to a computer or anything with a screen. Focus on exploring music without distraction.
  • No Knobs, No Problem: Change tuning, volume, and sound mode by simultaneously touching a setting touchpad and one of the keyboard keys.
  • Metronome: Select your beats per minute and rhythm structure.

Production of the Banan-a-Synth Banana Synthesizer is being funded via a Kickstarter project, and it is available to project backers starting at $56 USD. The project has already met its funding goal.

*Note: Crowdfunding projects involve risk. Visit the project site for details.