U-He has announced that Zebra 3 is now available as a public beta.
Here’s what they have to say about it:
“Built on decades of experience gained from developing Zebra2, but surpassing it in every way, Zebra 3 is packed with powerful new modules that take advantage of Zebra’s renowned workflow.
Those of you who have already experimented with Zebralette 3 should have an inkling of what to expect…
With its unique oscillator, modal resonator and other complex modules, Zebra 3 is certainly on the deeper side of synthesis. Dive in, discover, experiment—guided by the comprehensive user guide whenever necessary—you will soon find making sounds in Zebra 3 highly rewarding!
Zebra 3 Beta is fully functional and awaits your input…”
North Carolina-based synth maker GLX Audio shared this preview of the Balsam 8-Voice Modal Synthesizer.
Balsam is designed to let you pitch bend and manipulate voices using an array of sliders. According to the company, “BALSAM encourages players to explore novel forms of harmonic, timbral, and rhythmic expression.”
Features:
Arturia has announced a new edition of its MiniFuse 2 audio interface, designed specifically to provide a portable and easy-to-use recording solution for musicians and content creators working with mobile devices.
What sets MiniFuse 2 OTG apart from the previously released MiniFuse 2 is that it features USB OTG (On The Go) connectivity, allowing it to be connected directly to devices such as smartphones and tablets.
They say that it’s designed for people who need to produce live audio content “on the go”, but are struggling to handle complex audio routing.
The interface’s dual USB connectivity allows you to hook up with both a computer and mobile device simultaneously, with flexible routing between the two managed by Arturia’s companion software. This, along with its loopback functionality, makes MiniFuse 2 OTG an ideal choice for streamers and content creators that want a simplified setup for working with multiple audio sources.
MiniFuse 2 OTG’s front panel features dual combo mic/instrument inputs equipped with phantom power, each with a dedicated gain control and level indicator. Alongside this you have a headphone output and monitoring controls that let you toggle between USB connections and blend direct input with USB playback using the Mix dial.
On the back you’ll find stereo TRS outputs, dual USB-C ports and an extra USB-A connection designed to attach a MIDI controller or USB device without using up one of your computer’s ports.
MiniFuse 2 OTG ships with a generous bundle of software that includes Ableton Live Lite, Arturia Analog Lab Intro and a three-month subscription to Auto-Tune Unlimited, alongside a variety of additional software and plugins.
Features:
500 vintage & modern keyboard presets with Analog Lab Intro
Arturia FX Suite:
Rev PLATE-140 reverb
Pre 1973 vintage preamp
Delay TAPE-201 echo
Chorus JUN-6 analog chorus
Tutorials – learn recording, streaming, and production basics with MiniFuse
Exclusive content – tips, tricks, and advice from industry experts
Dedicated online portal – access everything you need in one place
Subscriptions – complimentary introductions to world-class audio & mixing services
2 x combo Mic/Inst/Line XLR inputs with 48V phantom power and instrument/line level switch
2 x 1/4 TRS balanced line outputs with dedicated monitor level control
1 x stereo headphone output with independent volume control
Dual USB connectivity – connect computer + phone/tablet simultaneously (OTG & main USB)
Direct Monitor & USB Source selector – blend between DAW, OTG, or both for flexible monitoring
Loopback function – capture computer audio for streaming or recording
Direct mono summing – set via MiniFuse Control Center
1 x USB2 type A hub (200mA max.) for MIDI controller or USB device
Compatible with thunderbolt via 3rd party adapter
Backlit gain knobs with real-time overload indication
Bus-powered USB-C interface – class-compliant, compatible with PC, Mac, tablets & mobile devices
*OTG-port is data-only and does not power or drain connected devices
Here’s MiniFuse 2 OTG Video Tutorial:
The Arturia MiniFuse 2 OTG is available now for $219.
