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GForce, in collaboration with Oberheim, has introduced Oberheim TVS Pro, a software emulation of the original Two Voice Synthesizer from 1975.

What they have to say about it:

“In 1975, Tom Oberheim revolutionised synthesizer design with the original TVS – Two Voice Synthesizer. By combining two SEMs and a keyboard, he introduced true duophony to the world—enabling musicians to play two independent voices simultaneously and explore harmonically rich, evolving soundscapes. It was a bold step forward, embraced by visionaries including Martin Gore, Adrian Utley, Peter Baumann, Lorn, The Prodigy, and Nils Frahm.

Decades later, the TVS Pro modernized that vision, adding a built-in sequencer, extended modulation, and refined controls—all while staying true to its unmistakable sonic DNA.

Now, with the GForce Oberheim TVS Pro plugin, this landmark instrument enters a new era. Developed in collaboration with Oberheim, this recreation captures not only the depth, warmth and character of the original, but also the spirit of innovation that made it extraordinary.”

Features:

• Designed in collaboration with Oberheim
• Now with an additional 3rd VCO
• Over 635 patches, with 220+ new sounds and 400+ adapted SEM patches
• Powerful dual 16-step sequencer
• Stereo delay, phaser, reverb, undo/redo, extend & flip modes
• SEM presets can be exported to and imported from OB-E and SEM
• Extensive velocity and aftertouch modulation
• Categorized patch librarian

GForce Oberheim TVS Pro is available now for with an intro price of £33.00 (normally £66.00).

Waldorf has released Blofeld for iPad, a port of the hardware synth engine, including AUv3 for use in DAWs like Logic, Garageband, Cubasis, AUM and others.

The Blofeld app can also be used to control your hardware and is compatible with existing Blofeld soundsets.

What Waldorf has to say about Blofeld for iPad:

“The sound generation of the Blofeld plugin delivers the typical fat and rich Waldorf sound character that so many Waldorf users worldwide love when they are playing their Blofeld, Q, Q+, Microwave, Microwave II/XT or even the flagship, the Wave. The secret of its sound is a powerful wavetable engine that enables these intense and expressive sounds.

This unique synthesis system is based on the revolutionary PPG synthesizers of the early 80s. When you hear the Blofeld for the first time, you’ll immediately remember those edgy, assertive or bell-like timbres that have been an integral part of countless worldwide hits since the PPG era.”

Blofeld for iPad is available now, with an intro price of $12.99.

A signature sound that adds emotion into music, film and games.

This obscure Andean instrument, played by composer Gustavo Santaolalla, is the star of Spitfire Audio’s latest plugin: Ronroco by Gustavo Santaolalla.

The ronroco is a mandolin-like instrument with 10 strings arranged in five double courses, the middle pair tuned an octave apart to create a distinctively resonant tone.

Spitfire Audio’s new instrument samples the composer’s own ronroco, handmade by master luthier Chiquito Rodriguez, meticulously capturing Santaolalla’s unique and emotive playing style and signature E minor tuning.

Equipped with multiple articulations, including slides, slurs, twiddles, tremolos and vibrato, the instrument incorporates adjustable strum speed and authentic fret and string noise for added realism.

The plugin features three performance modes (Note, Chord and Sequencer) that can be used to perform and program realistic chords, strums, arpeggios, and lead lines.

Its auto-chord voicing feature automatically maps chords with reference to traditional tunings and realistic finger placements, recreating how the chords would sound if performed by a ronroco player.

The plugin is also equipped with a 32-step sequencer with per-step articulation, and an effects section that includes two types of reverb and a delay with modern, tape and ping-pong options.

Ronroco by Gustavo Santaolalla Walkthrough:

Ronroco by Gustavo Santaolalla is priced at £139/$169/€149, but an introductory discount of 20% is available until 8 May.

Find out more on Spitfire Audio website.