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In 1984, Roland released its classic Juno-106, which became one of the most celebrated electronic instruments of the decade. And now the classic six-voice polysynth has been lovingly recreated by Softube as the Model 84 plugin, promising “the sound of the 80s”

 

Softube promises to recreate every element of the Juno-106’s six-voice architecture right down to component level, and adds a few new features in to spice things up. The iconic factory presets are here and we are informed to expect authentically modelled mod- and pitchwheel assignments, filter tracking and proper voice allocation.

 

With all that in mind, we are assured, it is a synth that sounds and behaves just like the original, but then goes beyond it with an extended unison mode, velocity and aftertouch support and an expanded control panel.

 

Model 84 is working as a VST/AU/AAX plugin on PC and Mac, and is also compatible with Softube Modular and Amp Room platforms.

 

Find out more on the Softube website.

 

 

Model 84 has a full price of €159 but is currently available for €99.

 

 

 

Synth4ever has introduced Supersonic, a collection of versatile custom sounds for the UDO Super 6 Synthesizer, covering pads, strings, leads, sequences, arps, keys, textures, bass and FX.

Here is what they have to say about the sound library:

“The Super 6 is a beautiful sounding, versatile and powerful digital/analog hybrid synth, and I tried to push it in new directions when creating many of these patches using firmware v0.26. In addition to traditional “bread and butter” sounds, this UDO Super 6 soundset also includes some experimental motion loops, generative soundscapes and texture-based approaches to sound design.

These 64 custom patches will install to user banks A-H on your UDO SUPER 6, and nearly all contain tasteful aftertouch and pitch bend (positive and negative) modulation assignments. This gives you additional expression and timbre possibilities within the patch itself – so be sure to experiment with these controllers!

Overall, I’m proud of the SUPERSONIC soundset and believe it covers a lot of interesting sonic territory for musicians and listeners alike. Thanks for your interest in and support of my work; I hope you enjoy exploring and performing with these patches on your UDO Super 6 as much as I do on mine, should you wish to acquire them.”

In the video, all sounds are from UDO Super 6 without external effects, mastering or compression.

Sound timecodes:

00:00? – Majestic Brass

00:42? – Clocktower

01:31? – Harmonious

02:15? – Tek Bass

02:54? – Dissipate

03:43? – The Past

04:42? – Gamelan

05:35? – Strings

06:36? – Distant Memories

07:13? – Abstraction

08:08? – Revolutions

09:09? – Atmospheres

10:10? – Fragments

11:15? – Epsilon

12:10? – Sync It Up

12:49? – Square Lead

13:33? – Vapor Trails

14:29? – Prisms

15:25? – On The Run

16:16? – Centrifuge

17:06? – Electric Bass

17:38? – Cosmos

18:34? – Enigmatic Keys

19:14? – Eastern Travels

19:40? – Eastern Temple

20:20? – Vistas

21:14? – Liquid Dreams

22:14? – Spinners

22:56? – Whistler

23:55? – The Light

24:42? – Alien Jungle

25:29? – Riffer

26:21? – Mystic Organ

27:14? – Belmont’s Quest

28:19? – Dread

29:17? – Wavescaper

29:40? – Gossip

30:13? – Mech

31:00? – Sunrise Pad

31:49? – Timeless

32:41? – Circles

33:47? – Cinematic

34:43? – Brooding

35:29? – Autechrish

36:20? – Fuzzy Plucks

36:50? – Voxbox

37:29? – Firebirds

38:16? – Days Gone By

39:15? – Perpendicular

39:47? – Bass Grinder

40:22? – Choir Pad

41:03? – Geodes

41:54? – Steel Pluck

42:40? – Tundra

43:26? – Voices

43:53? – Cold Space

44:29? – Elastic

45:32? – Vocaloid

45:55? – Floating Pad

46:56? – Daydreams

47:48? – Airborne

48:46? – Metalworks

49:36? – The Expanse

50:34? – Zenith

Supersonic is available now for $17.99

 

Host Ziv Eliraz takes an in-depth look at the Norand Mono, a new synth that pairs an all-analog signal path with deep control and performance options.

 

The Norand Mono features ‘contextual modulation’, a unique modulation system that gives you full control over every parameter. Each parameter has its own envelope and audio-frequency modulator – with 13 dedicated envelopes for modulation and 20 dedicated modulators.  Other features include a sequencer with ratcheting and probability per step, continuously variable waveforms and a wide range of randomization features.

 

Topics  included:

0:00 Intro

1:45 Overview

3:40 Mod per knob

6:10 Mod notes

8:50 Connectivity

9:50 Oscillators

11:50 Analog mods

14:10 Filter

16:30 Digital mods

19:35 X-env to depth

20:10 Sequencing

22:25 Randomize

22:50 Scales

23:10 Accent, slide

24:45 Custom accent

25:40 Automation

26:55 Mod note seq

28:00 Ratchet, prob

29:15 Unlink x-env

30:10 Advanced RND

31:40 Glitch sonata

32:40 Project & patterns

36:20 Pros & cons

42:30 Factory patterns

46:45 Outro jam

The Norand Mono is available now for €700