Behringer’s Spice completes their Moog Knockoff Trilogy


Behringer had announces Spice, a copy of the Moog Subharmonicon in desktop format.

The key visible differences in the design are that the Spice adds MIDI In/Thru, which will make it easier to sync to other MIDI gear; it is desktop-only format, so it cannot be mounted in a Eurorack system; and it is designed to be cheaper to manufacturer.

The company has not announced specifications or features, presumably because their audience will understand that it is a copy of the Moog Subharmonicon.

The Behringer Spice completes the company’s Moog knockoff trilogy:

  • The Behringer Crave is designed to be an inexpensive, unofficial copy of the Moog Mother-32;
  • The Behringer Edge is designed to be an inexpensive, unofficial copy of the Moog DFAM; and
  • The Behringer Spice is designed to be an inexpensive, unofficial copy of the Moog Subharmonicon.

Behringer says that the Spice is “undergoing final beta testing and hopefully will go into production soon”. They are targeting a $249 price.

AIR Music Technology releases Jura “The Synth Of 82”


The Jura is out – Air Music releases new plugin emulation of Roland Juno. Roland Juno-60 synth, to be precise, the 1982 synth that the company is now emulating in its new Jura plugin. Though it is from 1982, but you can also switch to a more modern interface.

You will note from the screenshot that Jura is giving off strong visual Juno vibes, and if you are happy to operate it using an emulation of the original front panel, you have the option to do so.

However, there is also an extended, modern GUI. Switch to this when you want to dive a little deeper.

Jura emulates all the original features, extras include a VCF with saturation and drive, two DCO noise types (modern and vintage) and a second envelope that adds another string to your sound design bow. And, as well as the classic Juno chorus section, which features three modes and a mix control, there’s a further effects section that offers delay, reverb and 3-band EQ. And playable in the authentic 6-voice configuration, you can also extend the polyphony and make use of Unison and Chord modes.

What they say about it:

“Jura gives you the best of both worlds – the classic sound of an ‘80s synth monster, coupled with some very cool modern workflow enhancements.

Jura comes in several versions; a plugin for AU, VST, and AAX DAWs, and there’s the MPC/FORCE Standalone versions for the complete hardware experience of touch control.

Jura is the classic synth for a modern music production studio. The sound of yesterday, the features of tomorrow. The synth of ‘82… reimagined for your future hits.”

Jura Walkthrough Video:

It is available in versions for Mac, Windows and the Akai Pro MPC /Force standalone hardware device. Jura is available now with an intro price of $74.99, rising to $150 on 13 June. Find out more and download a demo on the Air Music website.

Plasmonic + Expressive E Osmose ‘Are A Perfect Match’

Developer Brian Clevinger, (the creator of both Native Instruments Absynth & Rhizomatic Plasmonic), shared this video, demonstrating how to create and control an expressive MPE pad in Plasmonic with the Expressive E Osmose.

Starting with a basic saw + LPF patch, Clevinger shows how to use MPE to control a number of parameters to build a sound with detailed and organic expression.

 

Brian Clevinger says that Plasmonic & the Osmose “are a perfect match”.

For those that are interested in exploring beyond the Osmose’s built-in sound engine, watch the video and share your thoughts on the Plasmonic + Osmose combination in the comments!

Find out more about Plasmonic at the Rhizomatic website.