SoundTools.io Online Granular Synthesizer is a free software synth that lets you explore granular synthesis in your web brower.
Granular synthesis is a technique where audio gets sliced into tiny fragments (5–100 milliseconds) and then scattered, pitch-shifted, reversed, and layered back together to create completely new sounds.
It’s completely free, and lets you play and record directly from your browser. Everything runs on your machine, so nothing gets uploaded and no account is needed. You can record the output and download it as a WAV.
The Online Granular Synthesizer is available now as a free online synth.
Applied Acoustics Systems (AAS) announced the release of Objeq Delay 2, the brand-new version of their acoustic filter and delay plug-in.
Dual modulators provide LFOs, dynamic touch, and pitch tracking — used independently or combined for intricate, evolving effects. Four delay topologies range from straightforward one-tap to complex four-tap with psychoacoustic panning. AAS’s morphable acoustic filter weaves through it all, transforming these powerful tools into something entirely new.
Next-level delay — Introducing Objeq Delay 2. Objeq Delay 2 reimagines delay by merging classic techniques with acoustic resonance. Four delay topologies range from “elegantly simple” to “intricately novel,” with select modes featuring immersive psychoacoustic panning. Dual modulators provide LFOs, dynamics-based controls, and pitch tracking, enabling evolving and responsive effects. AAS’s morphable acoustic filter weaves through it all, transforming these powerful tools into something entirely new.
“Objeq Delay 2 grew out of everything we learned building the original, and then pushed further than we initially imagined,” says Eric Thibeault, lead product designer at Applied Acoustics Systems. “The four topologies each bring a distinct creative angle, the additional modulator adds real expressiveness throughout, and the redesigned acoustic Objeq filter—with its morphable objects and frequency-response inversion—gives the whole thing a sonic character that I think adds to any production arsenal.”
New Objeq Delay 2 features include:
Four delay topologies — one-tap, two-tap, four-tap, and split, each designed for a different kind of echo, rhythm, and spatial motion.
One extra modulator — for complex, evolving effects.
New Objeq module — features morphable object types and frequency?response inversion for a wider range of resonant colours.
New user interface — fresh look with improved visual clarity.
Brand-new library — 100+ inspiring presets for instant use, exploration, and discovery.
Objeq Delay 2 runs on both macOS and Windows in 64-bit hosts that support the VST3, Audio Units, and AAX Native formats.
Objeq Delay 2 is available now. Normally priced at $99 US, Objeq Delay 2 is available at a 20% discount until May 5, 2026. The upgrade for Objeq Delay 1 registered users is priced at US$49, but until May 5, is available for only $39.
For additional information on the new AAS Objeq Delay 2 Acoustic Filter and Delay plug-in, go to the AAS website.
Tentij Instruments shared this short demo of the Orb Optical Reed Bass, a fully analog, two-octave bass piano that is designed to recreate the character of a vintage Wurlitzer in a lower register.
It’s designed for creating basslines with a distinctive low-end growl
Here’s what they have to say about it:
“At the heart of the instrument are optically amplified carbon-fiber reeds, paired with true hammer action. This combination gives the keys a light yet responsive touch and produces a deep analog bass tone.
Tuning is easily done from the outside with the included tool, no need to open the instrument.
The ORB MK1 comes with a ¼” jack output (line-level), USB-C port, and tone and volume knobs with color-coded LEDs. All this makes it a versatile and studio-ready instrument that is surprisingly compact.
Each ORB MK1 is handmade with careful attention to detail. Its vintage-inspired exterior reflects the classic roots of the instrument, while the innovative internal mechanism features a fresh, modern approach to electric piano design: old-school aesthetics with new engineering.”
Here’s a look inside the Orb, and how you can adjust the action:
The Tentij Instruments Orb is available for €1,499.00. A Pro edition is also available.
