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.
Arturia has unveiled the latest edition of V Collection, its popular and extensive bundle of software instruments and synth emulations. V Collection 11 brings seven new instruments into the fold, including Jup-8000 V, an emulation of the Roland JP-8000, and Pure LoFi, a synth and sampler designed to craft authentically degraded lo-fi sounds.
Jup-8000 V is a software recreation of the Roland JP-8000, an analogue modelling synth that found favour with trance producers following its release in the late ‘90s, beloved for its supersaw oscillator which stacked seven detuned sawtooth waves to create a lush and harmonically rich sound.
Arturia says that it has meticulously reverse-engineered the original synth’s circuitry to create a “true-to-life” recreation of the JP-8000’s “anthemic” tones, while integrating new features such as a multi-arpeggiator, polyphonic sequencer and additional effects.
The plugin’s seven engine modes (comprising Supersaw, Triangle Mod, Noise, Feedback Oscillator, Square, Sawtooth and Triangle) can be shaped using an “ultra-sharp” multimode filter with switchable slopes, and processed via an extensive selection of 18 effects that includes a take on the classic “trance gate” gate sequencing effect.
Pure LoFi is a software instrument designed to capture the sonic imperfections of vintage hardware, from tape machines to classic samplers. The plugin’s trio of sound engines (Realistic Instruments, Creative Sampler and LoFi Oscillator) span both synthesis and sampling and can be imbued with lo-fi goodness via nine vintage hardware emulations and six processing modes that recreate digital artifacts, tape flutter and vinyl crackle.
Also included in V Collection 11 are several instruments that have been unveiled since the release of V Collection X: MiniBrute V, an emulation of the company’s first hardware synth, released in 2012, and Synthx V, a recreation of the ‘80s Elka Synthex that augments the original with expanded polyphony, new filter modes and modulation options.
SEM V, Arturia’s take on the classic Oberheim SEM synth, has been completely redesigned and equipped with a new modulation engine, effects rack and multi-mode arpeggiator. MiniFreak V has also received an comprehensive update, along with five of Arturia’s Augmented series of software instruments.
Two new Augmented instruments have also been added to V Collection: Mallets augments the bright and percussive tones of the marimba, vibraphone and celeste with an array of “cutting-edge” synth sounds to create a varied selection of multi-layered presets, while Yangtze gives the same treatment to a range of traditional Chinese instruments that includes Bass Dizi, Xiao, Pipa, Guqin, Yangqin and Erhu.
Arturia has also introduced V Collection Intro, an affordable alternative to the full collection that features a curated selection of 10 software titles. In addition to Pure LoFi, V Collection Intro offers Jun-6 V, Prophet-5 V, DX7 V, MiniFreak V, Stage-73 V, Mini V 4 and Analog Lab Intro, along with Augmented Grand Piano and Augmented Strings.
Check out the full list of instruments included in Arturia V Collection 11 below:
V Collection Instrument Overviews:
V Collection 11 Pro is priced at €699/$699 and V Collection Intro is €199/$199. Existing users will be able to access an upgrade at a discount.
Music gear marketplace Reverb announced this week that two new investors —Creator Partners and Servco — have entered into an agreement to purchase the company from Etsy.
Once the deal closes, Reverb will be a privately-held, independently operated company, backed by two investors that share Reverb’s experience in the music industry and focus on musicians.
“Creator Partners and Servco share our passion for the musical instruments industry and a community-first approach, plus a deep desire to strengthen creative industries,” said David Mandelbrot, CEO at Reverb. “The musicians, shops, and brands who use Reverb have always been at the center of all that we do, and these two partners will help us support our music-making community in new and better ways.”
“Reverb is the #1 global marketplace for musicians, and a one-of-a-kind platform that has transformed access to quality used gear for creators of all levels” said Kerry Trainor, Creator Partners Founder and former CEO of SoundCloud and Vimeo, “We are thrilled to join the Reverb mission to make the world more musical, and grow the entire industry through seamless secondhand commerce.”
“We are thrilled and honored to be a part of Reverb’s continued success,” said Executive Chair of Servco, Mark Fukunaga. “For nearly 90 years, Servco has been deeply involved in musical instruments and music education programs. And we remain committed to being good stewards of leading musical instrument companies, like Reverb, and supporting players everywhere in pursuing their passion to create music.”
When the deal closes in the coming months, Reverb will return to being an independent business. According to Mandelbrot, buyers and sellers won’t notice any disruption as a result of this news, but he does expect the Reverb community to notice positive changes and new innovations in the coming months as the team continues to focus on making Reverb the best place to buy and sell music gear.
“We’ve got a lot of exciting changes in the works. We’re expanding access to music-making software on Reverb and we’re getting ready to pilot a new option for selling that allows musicians to get paid faster, while skipping the listing and shipping process. Our teams are working on improving our search functionality, making it easier to ship, and shortening the time it takes to resolve support issues,” said Mandelbrot. “All and all, there’s a lot for our community to look forward to and I’m very excited about what’s coming as we move forward as an independent company again.”
