Cherry Audio teases Yamaha CS-80 Virtual Instrument, ‘The Greatest Synthesizer of all time’
Cherry Audio today shared this Blade Runner-inspired teaser for a new virtual instrument, saying that “They’re replicating the greatest synthesizer of all time.”
That synthesizer would be the Yamaha CS-80, the instrument that Vangelis relied on to create the sound of Blade Runner.
Details are to come, but Cherry Audio’s flagship software synthesizer will debut November 22nd, 2022, at 10 am Pacific Standard Time.
Alter Audio has released a firmware update for its Timetosser audio re-sequencer.
In addition to fixing bugs, the firmware update adds two more play modes to the unit: a looper and a slicer.
The Loop mode allows you to record a loop of up to 16 beats, play patterns during that recording and have the Timetosser loop that, or remix a recorded loop like you would do in the original Live mode.
The Slicer mode allows you to make slices of a recorded loop and play those slices on top of the live audio in MPC style. Overall a very quick and easy way to make live samples of your ongoing audio.
“Next to that, we have added a full set of new preset patterns which auto-remix your music by adding in a bit of beat shuffling, some nice offbeat timings and drop in the odd mute and reverse within the pattern,” adds Alter Audio’s Oscar Van Wingen.
Additionally, the update brings Apple Silicon support for the Mac version of the VST3 plugin.
For details on the update, see the Alter Audio website.
this.is.NOISE inc has launched an Indiegogo campaign to fund production of the MIDI Blaster, a MIDI controller featuring 4 infrared sensors and RGB LED’s, designed to give you gestural control over 4 effects.
MIDI Blaster uses these infrared sensors to track your hand across 4 points, then sends the corresponding CC data to your DAW or synth to control 4 effects simultaneously, yet individually. The developers say that “The result is the potential for incredible soundscapes at the tilt of your hand, offering a splash of RGB goodness and musical creativity.”
Features:
4 Infrared Sensors and RGB LEDs
2 Assignable Buttons
USB MIDI + TRS MIDI Jacks
Rigid Black Aluminum Casing
Acrylic Faceplate
CC or MPE Message Support
LED Effects
Preset Support
The MIDI Blaster is available to campaign backers with pricing starting at $99-$124.99. The campaign reached its funding goal in 2 hours of launching.
*Note that crowdfunding campaigns can involve risk. Check the Indiegogo website for details.
Details are to come, but Cherry Audio’s flagship software synthesizer will debut November 22nd, 2022, at 10 am Pacific Standard Time.
