Archive for August, 2024

Analogue Solutions introduces 4 Voice Maximus Polysynth


Analogue Solutions has introduced the Maximus 4V, a new “mega-polysynth” that they say is “inspired by the dawn of analogue synths”.

AS says that the Maximus 4V is designed with these types of sounds in mind:

  • Standard pad type poly sounds
  • Unusually Poly Sounds
  • Monophonic Synth Sounds
  • A mixture of Mono and Poly Sounds
  • Filmic / Epic ambience sounds
  • Rhythmic patterns, with a new sound on each key press.

Maximus does not have patch memory – it’s a what you see is what you get interface, like early polyphonic synths.

What they have to say about it:

“Although we label this as a polysynth, it is so much more. We can’t think of a single label to assign to this synth since it transcends traditional categories.

When you think of a polysynth, you might imagine flat synths with one set of controls that manage all voices equally. By giving Maximus independent controls for every voice, you have the freedom to create unique styles of poly sounds that are impossible on traditional polysynths, whether they are hardware or software. You can dial up ‘traditional’ poly sounds (pads, etc.) or create something unimaginably different.

Because you can never dial up each voice completely identically, standard poly pads will sound superbly vintage.

All the voice and modulation circuits are, of course, 100% analogue. We purposely avoided digital components, aside from the digital needed for MIDI and the mini-sequencers.

This synth is purely for those who want it just as it was in the 1970s – but new, with parts still in production, for those who want a synth that could have been built in the 70s.

There are no gimmicks – this is pure synthesiser – a huge sound enclosed in a solid metal case wrapped in solid hardwood. No expense has been spared to bring this incredible machine to life.”

The Analogue Solutions 4 Voice Maximus polysynth is available now for £9900.

Nine Inch Nails to score Tron: Ares

At D23 – ‘the ultimate Disney fan event’ – the cast of Tron: Ares came on stage to share a brief look at the film, and revealed that Nine Inch Nails is doing the soundtrack.

NIN’s Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have scored many films under their own names in recent years, including Academy Award-winning scores to The Social Network & Soul. As Nine Inch Nails, their biggest soundtrack has been their classic score for the video game Quake.

Disney’s Tron series of films has a track record of featuring electronic soundtracks. The original Tron (1982) featured a soundtrack by pioneering synthesist Wendy Carlos. The sequel, Tron: Legacy (2010), featured a soundtrack by Daft Punk.

Tron: Ares is schedule for release in October 2025.

Relive The Reverb Of The 90s Video Game Generation: GameVerb Reverb Plugin


DSP-Perfect Classic Video Game Reverb Plugin.

This reverb plugin has painstakingly emulated the sound of classic video games on the SNES, N64 and PlayStation.

Impact Soundworks’ GameVerb models reverbs heard on Ocarina of Time, Super Mario 64, Final Fantasy and more.

Impact Soundworks has announced the release of a reverb plugin emulating the reverbs heard on classic video game consoles like the SNES, Nintendo 64 and PlayStation.

Due to the limitations of these consoles’ hardware, game designers had to be resourceful in programming effects like reverb, making use of “special algorithms, filters and delays” that were light on the CPU; this led to the development of unique-sounding reverbs that Impact Soundworks has recreated with the GameVerb plugin.

GameVerb models the reverbs heard on three consoles, Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64 and the original PlayStation, with tons of presets available emulating the sound of games like Super Mario 64, Donkey Kong Country and Ocarina of Time.

As for control, usual suspects like size, feedback, damping, and width are complemented with a “hardcore” Geek Mode that gives you in-depth control over “every obscure quirk and parameter” of the emulated reverbs.

GameVerb is equipped with pre- and post-processing low-pass filters along with adjustable sample rate reduction and bit-rate reduction for achieving that distinctly ’90s lo-fi vibe.


GameVerb is available now priced at $49 for macOS and Windows in VST/AU/AAX formats. (VST, AU, AAX)