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Audio technologies developer Sound Magic has introduced Amati Violin, a new hybrid modelling virtual instrument for Mac (AU 32-/64-bit, VST 32-/64-bit) and Windows (VST 32-/64-bit), that captures the sound of a rare instrument from 1664,

Amati Violin is based on a priceless antique violin, created by Nicolò Amati in the year 1664. Nicolò Amati gained his reputation as a renowned violin maker in Italy. He also had two world-famous pupils, namely Antonio Stradivari and Andrea Guarneri. The trio is known for creating the best violins ever made.

What Sound Magic say about Amati Violin:

“The Amati Violin sounds unique, as it evokes emotion. This adds a special timbre color to the final sound. Regardless of the style of music you compose, this violin can add special characteristics to its sound, with a natural dynamic. Also, the multi dynamic sampling ensures the violin can have enough dynamism when doing crescendo and decrescendo.

Amati Violin offers far more sound-shaping options than a sampling instrument with five bands parametric EQ and more control over the harmonic partial sounds. This means you can quickly change timbre with a simple turn of a knob or tune every single note with the Scala tuning system.

We’ve also made it possible to finish all techniques on a single track with our performance keyswitch system that allows the Cadenza Violin to be used in live performances without sacrificing quality or efficiency.

No two sessions, songs, or musical experiences are alike, which is why Amati Violin has been recoded in a variety of formats to suit every need including non-vibrato, pizzicato, sustains, staccato and spiccato, —all to ensure it fits every musical style. Also most articulations also have different vibrato depth to make it cover more situations.”

Audio Demos:

The Amati Violin is available now for $199, with an intro pricing of $99 until February 12th, 2022.

AVP Synth has introduced the Quadwave Multi FX, a compact analog/hybrid effects unit, featuring an analog phaser and 4 separate delays, allowing for all kinds of sound manipulations.

AVP says that the combination of the phaser with 4 delays lets you create wide, ethereal landscapes, both in the studio and live. The repeats in Delay 2 allow the input signal to self-oscillate into ‘crazy’ feedback modulation, especially mixed with the LFO delay section (tape mangling effect).

Features:

• 1 analog phaser with LFO and manual/cv control
• 2 separate stereo hybrid delays, with additional LFO delay
• 20 knobs/controls for different parameter settings
• Control range lets you also create Chorus and Reverb type effects
• 3.5 mm individual CV input for manual control of the phaser modulation
• 6.3 mm mix outputs (Left and Right)
• 6.3 mm Inputs (Main, Delay 1 and Delay 2)
• Steel enclosure

The AVP Synth Quadwave Multi FX is available to pre-order for  400€ .

Synthesizers.com has introduced the Q169 Oscillator++ module, a dual-oscillator synth voice that features a wide array of cross-modulation possibilities, an LFO, envelope generator and sample-and-hold functions in a triple-wide MU panel.

In addition, the Oscillator++ can be used as a dual oscillator in a traditional synth patch, as a stand-alone voice, as a pair of FM operators for additive synthesis, as independent functions, or as a complex modulation source.

Both audio oscillators are paired with a VC amplifier, and each can modulate the other’s pitch, pulse width and amplitude at the same time and in variable amounts.

Developer Roger Arrick says that the Q169 is the equivalent of 10 modules and 20 patch cables, arranged in a musically-useful and understandable way.

The optional Q168 Aid module provides patch points for LFO waveforms, the envelope, noise, S&H and a multi-purpose invertable attenuator.

Below quick demo of a dual-oscillator synth voice patch:

The Q169 Oscillator ++ and Q168 Oscillator++ Aid are available to pre-order now, with intro prices of $612.00 and $162.00