The Super 8 synthesizer is a 16-voice polyphonic, bi-timbral analog-hybrid performance synthesizer. It features immediate hands-on controls, an expressive 61-note weighted keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch, and the “powerful, flexible and addictive sound of the UDO Audio family”.
Batt says that the Super 8 is a “finely-crafted” polysynth, and “a strong contender for your flagship synth”.
Watch the review, and share your thoughts on the UDO Audio Super 8 synthesizer in the comments!
Tim Exile has introduced Scapeshift, a generative groovebox and sequencer that doesn’t use AI.
The official intro video:
What he has to say about Scapeshift:
“I started building it in a hospital bed, as a tool to soundtrack videos. I was documenting my recovery from major cancer surgery and I wanted a tool that would be fast and flexible and output ready-mixed music.
But I’ve ended up using it for way more than that. It’s become an inspiration machine that can take me all the way to a finished track. I’ve already written and released a full EP with it. Right now I’m listening to it in Wander mode, getting my mind melted as it weaves through continuous variations.
At its heart, it’s a machine designed for evolving, morphing and cross-pollinating rhythms, melodies and textures. The results can stand alone as finished tracks or be used to complement a production in your DAW or DAWless setup. Unlike your DAW, which reads out static sequence data, everything Scapeshift generates is controlled by continuously adjustable parameters. It can do some cool things your DAW can’t. You can morph continually between two completely different patterns, cross-breed multiple patterns or create themes to generate infinite variations on a style. It comes with 12 themes which get you started with one click.
It can feel a bit like using AI, but unlike AI you can then precisely tweak the parameters of what it generates and make it your own. And it does all of this without using gigawatts of power and stolen data.
It’s got a full suite of sound engines: 5 drum synths, two monosynths, a polysynth, a resonator, a noise generator and FX. It’s also got a multiband mixing and mastering section so it outputs audio that’s ready to go wherever you want your music to go.
Scapeshift is available now for $59 + tax. A 50% discount is available for his Patreon backers.
Yum Audio has introduced Ember – a new ‘vibe-driven’ software synth for Mac and Windows.
Here’s what they have to say about it:
“Ember delivers more than just analog warmth; it’s a synthesizer designed for pure character.
Built from the ground up, it offers vibrant, living tones that breathe life into your tracks. Whether you’re after modern clarity or over the top vintage grit, the unique circuits bring out the raw soul in every sound.”
The official intro video:
Features:
Master controls for easily shaping complex sounds through tone, time, and width adjustments
Over 200 presets from artists like Stimming, Craig Bauer, Steve Levine, Mr. Bill, Undulae, Jae Deal, Mike Schmid, Henkka Niemistö and many more
Circuit controls that alter the inner accuracy and modulation, introducing analog-style unpredictability
Oscillators with built-in saturation and sub-oscillator
FM modulation for complex harmonic textures
Resonant analog low-pass filter with key tracking
Creative FX section with Crackle, Ripple, Chorus, Compress, Heat, Echo, and Space
