Archive for February, 2024

HoRNET New SpringVerb Reverb Plugin lets you download for free, but you only have a few hours left to get this Algorithmic Spring Reverb


HoRNet takes the sting out of buying a new reverb plugin by letting you download SpringVerb for free, but not for much longer.

When developers offer discounts on plugins, it can be hard to establish how long they will apply for, but in the case of HorNET’s SpringVerb, the message is very clear. Right now, you can have this algorithmic spring reverb plugin for free, but this is a 24-hour-only offer that’s only got around half that time left to go.

SpringVerb promises to recreate the physical interactions of a spring reverb, giving you control over everything from the spring vibration time (which sets the length of the reverb) to the damping of the springs (essentially a decay time control). You can also change the resonance point of the spring and define the highest frequency it can reach.

You also get dry/wet mix and diffusion controls, the latter being used to switch the tone between everything from lush to metallic. You can change the number of springs, too, which in turn will change the way the reverb behaves.

If all of that sounds like a bit of you, head over to the HoRNet Plugins website now and do the download thing. If you’re too late for the free offer, the regular price for SpringVerb is €12.99. It runs on PC and Mac in VST/AU/AAX formats.

 

 

Recreating the Drums of Jean-Michel Jarre’s Oxygene with Modular Synths


Frap Tools shared this video, exploring recreating the the Korg Mini Pops percussion sounds and pattern that Jean-Michel Jarre used in his classic Oxygène, using a Eurorack modular synthesizer.

This is probably a case of “the journey is the destination”. The final result sounds close to sound of the Mini Pops, but not as accurate as sample-based virtual instruments and sound libraries.

But, the process of creating patches to recreate the Mini Pops’ sounds offers a better understanding of how those vintage sounds are synthesized, and also an understanding of how you can use a modular system to create a wider and more creative range of percussive sounds.

 

 

 

 

Spatial Symphony, New App brings Gestural Synthesis to Apple Vision Pro


Hudson Heavy Industries has introduced Spatial Symphony, a new hand-controlled music synthesis app for Apple Vision Pro.


Features:

  • 20 built-in presets including Theremin, Pulsewave, Megablast, 8-bit, and more.
  • Hand gesture controls for pitch and volume adjustments.
  • Customization with user-controlled waveforms and effects.
  • Immersive experience designed for Apple Vision Pro.
  • Intuitive interface “perfect for professionals and hobbyists alike”.

 

Spatial Symphony is free to download and try, with six presets. Unlocking the app is a $6.99 in-app purchase.