Orchestral instrument specialist Vienna Symphonic Library has unveiled its latest free plugin, the Soft Imperial piano.
This is designed to bring the sound of the Bösendorfer Imperial concert grand to your DAW, and promises “clear and transparent tones” that can be used in all manner of styles.
The samples for the instrument were captured in Vienna’s second studio, the Silent Stage, which has what the company deems to be a “tight and controlled ambience”. You can tweak the sound in the supplied Vienna Synchron Player, which houses the library and comes with various presets. These include dry and big hall patches.
Behringer has introduced Space FX, a 24-bit digital stereo effects module for Eurorack systems.
The Behringer Space FX features 32 effect algorithms, with up to 3 adjustable parameters. The effects include: 15 reverb types including rooms, chambers, halls, plates, and springs; 8 different delay and modulation effects including echo, chorus, flanger, phaser, and tremolo; as well as special effects such as pitch shifter, talkbox, LFO filter, and clipper distortion.
Other features include combinations of the different effect types for further sonic manipulation. While the module does not offer any modulation inputs, a tap button lets you manually sync delays and other time-based effects.
The Behringer Space FX is available to retail for $87. The company says that “As soon as we receive the chips required to put this into production, SPACE FX will ship immediately.”
Reason Studios has introduced BV-X Multimode Vocoder, described as ‘a modern take on the classic vocoder effect’.
What they say about BV-X Vocoder:
“BV-X Multimode Vocoder is a new Effect that makes the classic vocoding sound accessible.
The built-in powerful synthesizer is custom-made for the vocoder and allows producers to get a great result with just a few simple steps. Enabling Auto Play means you don’t have to play any MIDI notes—BV-X will track along with your voice.”
Features:
Vintage and Modern mode for both crunchy classic vocoding and unsurpassed precision and clarity
Built-in synthesizer for simple set-up and a great sound
Powerful modulation matrix for dynamic vocoding and creative sound design
Tailor-made effects for production, vocal twisting, and special effects
CV and audio inputs and outputs connect to other devices in the Reason Rack
