Archive for June, 2024

Skyridge, New Vocal-Based Software Synth For Mac + Windows


ZAK Sound has introduced Skyridge, a vocal-based software synth that generates ethereal and inspiring pads

The developers say that Skyridge is perfect for creating “unparalleled soundscapes. It comes with everything needed to produce unique atmospheres, from soft, billowing clouds to otherworldly textures.”


Features:

  • Two samplers: Engine X and Engine Y
  • 78 textures based on voice recordings.
  • Master rack: Atmosphere, Compressor, and Limiter
  • Double arpeggiator for each layer.
  • Envelope controls, graphic EQ, two filters with eight types.
  • Saturation, chorus, delay, phase and reverb effects.
  • 100 presets.
  • Randomizer function.
  • Modulation of filters with LFO, MPE, and tables.
  • Lossless audio sample compression
  • Space: 80MB (Windows) / 120MB (macOS)

Skyridge is available now for $25.27 through June 11th, 2024 (normally $42.12).

 

Make Noise Erbe-Verb is Retiring

Make Noise has announced that it’s retiring its Erbe-Verb Eurorack effects module, once the current run is sold.

“To celebrate its legacy,” they say, “we have produced one last run of Erbe- Verbs in Black & Gold faceplates.


Features:

  • Mono In, Stereo (or Mono) Out, all analog Dry signal path
  • Size ranges from “coffin” to “the heavens”
  • Continuously variable Decay settings all the way to infinite feedback
  • Wide ranging Pre-Delay settings from 7ms – 500ms
  • Manual or voltage controlled REVERSE reverb
  • Control over Absorption, Internal Modulation Depth and Speed allows for programming smooth resonances, chorused Doppler effects, shimmer, ghost choirs and more
  • TILT shapes the tone of the reverb, dramatically emphasizing low or high frequency content
  • Pre-Delay, Reverse and Internal Modulation all able to be synchronized to external clock via TEMPO input
  • CV Out completes the conversation between Erbe-Verb and rest of system!
  • Utilizes High performance DSP hardware with 24bit, 48kHz codec, 32 bit floating point processing and reasonable power consumption

The Make Noise Erbe-Verb has a street price of $489.