Reason Studios has introduced BV-X Multimode Vocoder, described as ‘a modern take on the classic vocoder effect’.
What they say about BV-X Vocoder:
“BV-X Multimode Vocoder is a new Effect that makes the classic vocoding sound accessible.
The built-in powerful synthesizer is custom-made for the vocoder and allows producers to get a great result with just a few simple steps. Enabling Auto Play means you don’t have to play any MIDI notes—BV-X will track along with your voice.”
Features:
Vintage and Modern mode for both crunchy classic vocoding and unsurpassed precision and clarity
Built-in synthesizer for simple set-up and a great sound
Powerful modulation matrix for dynamic vocoding and creative sound design
Tailor-made effects for production, vocal twisting, and special effects
CV and audio inputs and outputs connect to other devices in the Reason Rack
Behringer continues its blitz of the synth world, announcing plans for a clone of the Oberheim OB-X, a classic analog poly synth design from 1979.
The company shared previews of the Behringer OB-X, above, and said that they plan to offer an 8-voice UB-X for $1,199 retail.
While details are to come, they shared this with the announcement:
“The OB-X is quite different from other synths, as it uses predominantly discrete circuitry, which makes the design and manufacturing more challenging.
As we recently shared with you, now that we have fully developed the firmware platform for the UB-Xa, we can reuse up to 80% for the next Poly synths such as the UB-X, which will tremendously speed up the development.”
Following a mysterious teaser video dropped earlier this week, Elektron today unveiled their new hybrid drum machine and synthesizer, Syntakt
Syntakt, a 12-track drum machine and synthesizer that utilizes a hybrid of analogue and digital synthesis is described by Elektron as a “drum specialist” that’s geared towards complex drum synthesis and sequencing. Despite its percussive specialisation, the Syntakt’s four analogue and eight digital tracks can also be used for melody, harmony and bass sounds.
Across the Syntakt 12 tracks, there are a total of 35 ‘machines’ (these are what Elektron calls its sound generators, each aimed at generating a particular type of sound) available for use. Some of these have been lifted from the Analog Rytm and Model:Cycles, while some have been designed exclusively for the Syntakt.
Sounds produced by the Syntakt can be ran through a variety of effects, including delay, reverb and the impressive analogue overdrive and multimode filters previously found in the Analog Rytm. External audio can also be routed through the Syntakt’s FX block.
Syntakt enables you plenty of opportunity for modulation, with 2 assignable LFOs per track and 2 more in the dedicated FX track. And Syntakt also takes advantage of powerful sequencing capabilities Elektron have developed in previous machines, with a 64-step sequencer offering the parameter locks and trigger conditions that Elektron fans will already know and love.
Weighing in at just over 1.5kg, the Syntakt is hooked up with MIDI In/Out/Thru connections, L/R inputs, L/R outputs, a headphone out and USB Type-B to connect to your computer.
