Sound Magic has introduced Violin One, a free physical modeling violin virtual instrument plugin for Windows. A Mac version is also in the works.
What Sound Magic has to say about Violin One:
“Violin One combines physical modeling with behavior modeling. This results in a smaller footprint and excellent playability.
A standout feature of Violin One is its support for MIDI 2.0 and MPE, offering users an entirely new way to interact with the instrument through their devices. The higher resolution of MIDI 2.0 provides more precise control over the sound, along with numerous advantages when used with the latest MIDI 2.0-compatible keyboards and controllers.
Violin One is a virtual instrument with great potential, and we’re committed to continuously improving it. We greatly value user feedback—it’s the driving force behind the evolution of Violin One.”
We do not see any audio demos at the Sound Magic site at this time, but here’s a demo via Elektronick Musick:
Violin One is available now as a free download for Windows.
Sample Logic has introduced GrainScaper – a new granular synthesis software synth, for Mac and Windows, that offers precise control over pitch, timing, density, and more.
They say that you can used it to create “shimmering atmospheres, rhythmic patterns, and otherworldly effects….perfect for electronic music, soundscapes, film scores, and experimental genres.”
Features:
240 Granular Presets
4 independent grain modules with dedicated cloud mixing
Drag & Drop modulators
XY spatial controller
Built in Master effects
Realtime virtual instrument or audio processing
Randomizer for quick inspiration
Grainscaper Audio Demos:
GrainScaper is available now, with an intro price of $69 (Normally $99).
Developer Momo Müller let us know that he’s introduced KORG NTS-3 kaoss pad Editor, a dedicated control app for the Korg NTS-3 that you can use in your DAW or Standalone.
The editor has two interfaces, one contains all the controllable settings of the NTS-3 and the second has only the controls that are important for live control, with a large x-y pad and x-y controls with which you can precisely set the x-y values or record an automation.
“The advantage of my editor is that you can quickly adjust the effect settings in the NTS-3 kross pad and have an overview of all the settings, notes Müller. “With the random function of the editor you can create new and surprising effect combinations. You can save the Editor settings as Presets and use them again quickly if required. The 100 factory programmes are also available as editor presets.”
The official intro video:
The KORG NTS-3 kaoss pad Editor and Controller are available now for € 6.90/ $ 7 for the following platforms:
PC: As VST2 and Standalone for 32bit and VST2, VST3 and Standalone for 64bit Windows.
MAC: As VST2, VST3, AU and Standalone, compatible with MAC Intel and Silicon.
