Archive for December, 2025

New Software Synth, Fors Junior, Inspired By Nintendo Game Boy Soundchip


Fors has introduced Junior, a 4-bit software synth for Linux, Mac and Windows that’s inspired by the limitations and characteristics of the Nintendo Game Boy soundchip.

They say that “Junior emits raw and harmonically rich 4-bit values that will cut through anything.”

Features:

  • 4-bit Wave Oscillator
  • 7-bit LFSR Noise Generator
  • 4 × Table Modulators
  • Stereo 2-Voice Unison
  • Chipstyle Arpeggiator
  • Portamento
  • Tuning support via:
  • MPE Continuous Pitch Bend
  • ODDSound MTS-ESP
  • CLAP Note Expressions
  • Up to 16 voice polyphony
  • Random Preset Generator

Fors Junior is available now, priced at $39.

Free Music Software, Sinevibes Skew 2 Non-Linear Reverse Delay Effect


Sinevibes has released a major update to Skew, its non-linear reverse delay plugin for Linux, Mac and Windows, and made it available as a free download.

Skew constantly records the incoming audio into a buffer and plays it back in reversed chunks, rhythmically synchronizing them to the host transport. Furthermore, this algorithm warps the delay playback speed via a selection of non-linear curves, bending the pitch in interesting ways.

This is not a limited-time offer – Skew v2 is now a free plugin in Sinevibes’ lineup.

New in Skew v2:

  • Added non-destructive Feedback parameter that operates via a newly-added, third playhead (thus preventing the optional speed/pitch bend effects from accumulating over time)
  • Revised selection of curves with new “Warp” curve type
  • Re-calibrated reverser fade in/out envelopes
  • New input/output mixdown controls with separate Send, Return and Mix parameters
  • Updated collection of factory presets

Skew 2 is available now as a free download. Email registration is required.

 

SoundForce Intros SFC-Mini V4 Minimoog Software MIDI Controller


SoundForce shared this video introduction to their SFC-mini V4, a new dedicated MIDI controller for Minimoog-style VST plugins.

The SFC-mini V4 controller is designed to provide a hardware-like experience to using Minimoog-inspired software synthesizers. Featuring more than 65 hands-on controls arranged in a Minimoog-style layout, it provides an analog-inspired workflow to software synth users.

Features:

  • Hardware MIDI controller for Minimoog emulation plug-ins
  • Provides hands-on control of software plug-ins
  • Support for bidirectional MIDI information with Arturia Mini V4
  • Compatible with any CC mappable device, with preset configurations for the following plug-ins:
    • Arturia Mini V4 (incl 2-way)
    • Arturia Mini V3/iMini
    • GForce Minimonsta 2
    • Cherry Audio Miniverse
    • Universal Audio Minimoog
    • Softube Model 72
    • Native Instruments Monark
    • Synapse Audio The Legend HZ
    • Plugiator Minimax
  • USB type B connectivity for data and power

The SFC-Mini V4 Minimoog Software MIDI Controller is available now for $429 USD.