Noisebug shared this hands-on demo of the 505 Multimode Filter, a Moog format module that’s been reissued by Synth-Werk/Moon Modular.
The M 505 is the first Moon Modular module reissued by Synth-Werk. The M 505 MULTI MODE FILTER features low pass, high pass, band pass (12 dB/oct each) and notch (6 dB/oct) modes, which are available simultaneously at their respective output jacks, as well as a combined signal at the mixed output, where the filter mode is voltage controlled.
GLT Audio has introduced PM-80, a dedicated hardware MIDI controller for Yamaha CS-80 software synthesizers.
The PM-80 is designed to bring the hardware experience of patching an original CS-80 to virtual instrument versions.
Here’s what they have to say about it:
“For many musicians, owning a CS-80 synthesizer is a dream that’s out of reach – both financially and in terms of required maintenance. While today’s VST replicas sound remarkably close, the true spirit of the CS-80 only comes alive when you have all controls at your fingertips. That’s why GLT Audio created the Poor Man’s CS-80 — the PM-80, featuring 75 dedicated faders and a ribbon controller, offering an inspiring hands-on experience.”
Developers have announced that JE-8086 – software emulation of the Roland JP-8000 synthesizer – is now out of alpha testing, and is officially available as a free download.
They say that it’s “100% bit identical to the hardware and runs the original firmware”, so it should sound essentially the same as the original.
Here’s a guide to getting this set up, via Autodafe:
JE-8086 is available now to download for free for Linux, Mac and Windows. The catch is that it requires that you have a copy of the original ROM from the hardware synths, which is copyrighted.
