Trogotronic shared this demo of their Model 673 WaveWraith – Handmade in California – an analog vacuum tube instrument that combines the power of Valkyrie with MotherMutant modern interface they say is “simultaneously delicate & brute, terrifying & beautiful.”
In addition to its internal synthesis capabilities, the instrument features a dozen CV/Gate inputs, for integrating with other analog gear.
Features:
Developer Mark Moore let us know that he has released a collection of user oscillators for the Korg ‘Logue synths, including the Prologue, Minilogue XD and NTS-1.
tsoniq viper oscillators recreate classic waveforms and wavetables from the Korg DW-8000, Kawai K3, Ensoniq ESQ-1 and PPG Wave.
Features:
Dual oscillators
High quality, alias-free synthesis core with 16 bit sample resolution
Simulated multi-sampling allows tonal shifts at different key ranges
Slew-rate limiting for glitch-free modulation
Single-stage pitch envelope for ‘auto-bend’ effects and white noise generator
Wavetable modulation using the filter EG and shape LFO2
tsoniq ds80 is a ‘Logue user oscillator that emulates the digital waveforms of the vintage Digisound DS-80-21 VCDO rack module .
The use of additive synthesis means that the output is very high quality, with full anti-aliasing. It is also permits efficient compression of the sound data, allowing a full set of 32 wavetables from the PPG Wave to fit into a single ‘Logue plugin.
Though Off-topic, but interesting: In his latest Tested video, host Adam Savage talks with Academy Award-winning sound designer, film director, editor, screenwriter and voice actor Ben Burtt.
Ben Burtt is probably best known for his working creating the iconic sounds of Star Wars, from R2D2’s bleeps and boops to Chewbacca’s roars to Darth Vader’s heavy breathing. Burtt shares the stories behind the sounds, and the story of how he got started in film making.
