Sound designer and synthesist Ian Dixon has shared a free sound library for the Korg Wavestate synthesizer.
The Korg Wavestate is a powerful and flexible synthesizer, but is best known for creating digital wave sequence sounds, which feature prominently in the synth’s preset sounds.
Dixon’s sound library demonstrates that the Wavestate can also do classic analog sounds. The free collection features patches based on the classic sounds of Solina, Mellotron, Elka, Roland, and ARP keyboards. It includes iconic sounds of Pink Floyd (“Shine On You Crazy Diamond”), Vangelis, and others.
Vintage Analog Strings is compatible with the Korg Wavestate, Wavestate mkII, Wavestate Rack, and Wavestate Native.
In the video, Dixon demos each of the sounds, and also shares some of the sound design secrets of his patches.
Topics covered:
00:00 Introduction
01:03 2600 Strings and CP80
01:56 Analog Perform
03:40 Res Strings
04:24 2600 Res Synth
04:49 2600 Strings
05:30 Dual Strings
06:22 Bass Section
06:40 Band Pass Strings
07:25 Chord Strings
08:02 CS80 Strings
08:51 Elka sounds
10:19 JP Sq Pad
10:36 JP Strings
11:00 JX Strings
11:50 Mellotron Strings
12:19 PWM Strings
12:57 Phased Solina Strings
13:42 Prog Tron
15:10 PWM Strings
15:29 Quadra String Ensemble
15:44 Seq Strings
16:20 Shine On Strings and Lead
16:57 Solina Strings
17:16 String Dance
17:26 TD Style
18:33 Trident Strings
18:52 Vangelis Strings
19:28 VP-330 Human Voice
19:40 VP-330 Strings
19:54 Warm Strings
Vintage Analog Strings is available now as a free download.
RYK Modular has introduced the M114 Complex Oscillator Bank, a new module in Roland 100m format.
The RYK M114 Complex Oscillator Bank features four oscillators that can be used in series or parallel, so you can create FM or additive style sounds.
Features:
Four oscillators can be configured in series or parallel combinations, to create Complex FM or additive sound textures.
Eight selectable algorithms to enable setup of signal flow between oscillators.
Each oscillator has controls for Level and Frequency, allowing easy adjustment of FM timbres
Modulation inputs for Frequency or Level for each oscillator – patch in a couple of Envelopes, and you have an instant FM synth voice.
Wave Warp and Wave Fold can be applied to oscillators.
A Global Detune CV input for spreading out the oscillator tuning spacing, for big complex drone patches.
Stereo Output option for panning oscillators between Left and Right.
And, an onboard Stereo Chorus to add a vivacious 1980’s shimmer to all your FM creations.
Authentic high quality reproduction of Roland System 100m panel, with 100m grey paint finish and 70’s off white screen print.
The M114 Complex Oscillator Bank is available now for £537.50.
In the video, Rich Bernett offers a sneak preview of the Cassettone Two, an updated version of his DIY cassette tape Mellotron.
“Just like its predecessor,” he explains, “This instrument will let you play cassette tapes like a synth, but with new features including two integrated cassette players, individual pitch controls, and the ability to cross-fade between your cassettes. The XL model will add even more features, including reverse play functionality, a ‘drone’ mode, speakers, and stereo output.”
The Cassettone Two is still in the development stages. Bernett plans to share updates via The Sound of Machines Patreon page.
